TODAY'S NEWS, March 19-20, 2026

IN POLITICAL NEWS Strong polling suggests unified grassroots support for President Donald Trump among his political base. The Pentagon considers maintaining National Guard deployments in Washington, D.C., long term amid public-safety concerns. Responsibility for federal student loans shifts away from the United States Department of Education as restructuring continues. Former FBI Director James Comey faces renewed legal scrutiny tied to broader investigations. Diplomatic tensions persist with Iran while Japan’s leadership engages the U.S. on security cooperation in the Strait of Hormuz. Federal authorities charge suspects in an alleged scheme to transfer sensitive AI technology to China. Internal Democratic Party debates intensify following mixed primary outcomes and shifting polling trends. Federal law-enforcement operations reportedly locate and assist thousands of missing or trafficked children. Property valuation disputes involving Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate resurface. Temporary suspension of the Jones Act aims to speed energy shipments. Staffing disruptions affect operations at the Transportation Security Administration. California leadership proposes major environmental infrastructure spending initiatives. Criminal charges emerge in a prostitution case involving a former educator in New York. Debate grows over intelligence-agency priorities and political rhetoric surrounding governance. IN CULTURAL NEWS The University of California, Berkeley agrees to a settlement in an antisemitism lawsuit. Migration trends highlight shifting domestic relocation patterns across U.S. regions. Historical features spotlight the evolution and modernization of the White House. The United States Mint approves a commemorative coin honoring President Trump. IN TRANSOID NEWS A San Diego hospital discontinues certain gender-affirming treatments for minors. A federal appeals court declines to narrow a prior Supreme Court ruling affecting transgender participation in school sports. Plans advance for a memorial at the site of the Pulse nightclub shooting in Florida. IN ECONOMIC NEWS Federal officials announce construction of a $17 billion energy facility in Pennsylvania. Analysts at Goldman Sachs question artificial intelligence’s near-term economic impact. New York Governor Kathy Hochul urges wealthy residents to remain in the state amid tax concerns. Alaska’s oil lease auction attracts hundreds of bidders and generates significant revenue. NVIDIA plans to resume certain chip sales to China. Single-family home prices continue to decline nationwide. Planned Parenthood settles an employment discrimination lawsuit. The Federal Communications Commission approves a major media-sector merger. IN INTERNATIONAL NEWS Actor John Cleese comments on cultural and political shifts in the United Kingdom. Regional tensions escalate as Iran faces broader opposition following attacks on Gulf states. Danish defense discussions highlight contingency planning around Greenland security. Travel restrictions tighten for nationals of China amid internal policy changes. Security forces in Mexico conduct operations against cartel networks. IN ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Martial-arts star Chuck Norris is reported to have died at age 86. Structural changes affect radio operations at CBS. IN MEDICAL NEWS New research examines myocarditis cases among children and potential links to vaccination. Ongoing debate continues regarding vaccine effectiveness studies in older populations. AND FINALLY Conservationists report a significant population rebound for the nightjar bird species. 🐦 Larry SchweikartRock drummer, Film maker, NYTimes #1 bestselling author A Patriot's History (concept trailer) - https://vimeo.com/40949423Buy Larry a coffee - http://buymeacoffee.com/larrys Want more Larry Schweikart politics, current events, and history? Visit www.wildworldofpolitics.com and become an INSIDER. You'll get exclusive content and ongoing video series. Check out more of Larry Schweikart's take on current events, history, and more on AmazonX: @LarrySchwe94560Truth Social: @CyberneticsLSGettrLinkedInFacebook: @LarrySchweikart Learn more about Wild World of History, the premier site for the nation's top homeschool history curriculum based on the New York Times #1 bestseller, A Patriot's History of the United States, by Larry Schweikart and Michael Allen. www.wildworldofhistory.com