he spent the first two weeks saying we dont need anyone — Adam Kinzinger (Slava Ukraini) 🇺🇸🇺🇦 (@AdamKinzinger) March 17, 2026NATO allies have been hesitant to assist with the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran effectively blocked off the crucial maritime passage in response to military strikes from the U.S. and Israel last month. I have never heard him so angry in my life. The arrogance of our… — Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) March 17, 2026Graham’s previous support for military action in Iran has been almost gushing in tone. “He is scaring people and doing damage to whatever message you’re trying to sell to the American public about the Iran war,” she wrote.

Then the team will have to wait and see what values the White House might share should it choose to commemorate the championship. By that time, the White House TikTok account already had posted a video, doctored using artificial intelligence. If the U.S. wins Tuesday, a White House visit would be unlikely, at least any time before season's end. "To me, it's just about getting to go to the White House. Jax and teammate Paul Skenes, who both attended the Air Force Academy, invited the school's baseball team to one of the WBC games.

The conservative movement’s internal debate over the Iran war entered a new phase on Tuesday, with the first resignation of a prominent Trump appointee who criticized the war. Kent said that Israel “pressured” the United States into the Iran war. It’s a dynamic we haven’t really seen before — arguably not even with the Jeffrey Epstein files (where the criticism was more of Trump’s administration than him personally). Whatever you think of Kent or his rationale, the administration has struggled mightily to explain why Iran posed an “imminent” threat. Could Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, who has spent years warning against war with Iran, follow suit?

Joe Kent, director of the U.S. National Counterterrorism Center, speaks during a congressional debate in Portland, Ore., in 2024. Joe Kent, the director of the National Counterterrorism Center, abruptly resigned Tuesday, becoming the most senior national security official to break publicly with the Trump administration over its military campaign against Iran. Several Democrats called on Kent to appear before Congress and tell the American people more about why the administration dragged the U.S. into war in Iran. Before joining the Trump administration, Kent ran two unsuccessful campaigns for Congress in Washington state. Democrats grilled Kent on his participation in a group chat on Signal where Trump’s national security team discussed sensitive military plans.

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An Amazon delivery driver loads a cart with packages on July 16, 2024, in San Francisco. Amazon is offering one-hour deliveries to hundreds of U.S. cities and towns including parts of the Los Angeles metropolitan area. The faster delivery option arrives as the e-commerce giant competes for customers with retailers such as Target and Walmart, which also offer one-hour delivery. Amazon said its Prime members will be able to get one-hour delivery for a discounted $9.99 and three-hour delivery for $4.99. AdvertisementCustomers who don’t subscribe to Amazon Prime would pay much more with the fees being $19.99 for one-hour delivery and $14.99 for 3-hour delivery.

Speculation that “Spider-Man” co-stars Tom Holland and Zendaya wed spread in February, when the latter was spotted wearing a plain gold band on her left ring finger. “Tomdaya” (Tom + Zendaya) fans in recent weeks took it upon themselves to conjure up photos from the “Spider-Man” co-stars’ supposed nuptials, further stoking speculation that the betrothed stars, both 29, had said their vows. Tomdaya wedding rumors began gaining traction when Zendaya was spotted on Feb. 18 with a plain gold band on her left ring finger in place of her engagement diamond. Weeks after that, stylist Roach made his bold claim, one he danced away from at the 2026 Academy Awards on Sunday. AdvertisementWhen the Hollywood Reporter asked Roach about his comment during the Oscars red carpet, he turned his attention elsewhere.

LOADING ERROR LOADINGApple CEO Tim Cook says he’s “not political” amid ongoing criticisms of his relationship with President Donald Trump’s administration. Appearing on “Good Morning America” Tuesday in honor of Apple’s 50th anniversary, Cook was asked about his recent appearances at the White House and interactions with Trump, which have spurred calls to boycott his company. “I’m not a political person on either side. Advertisement"I'm very pleased that the president and the administration is accessible to talk about policy," Apple CEO Tim Cook said of President Donald Trump. Win McNamee via Getty ImagesDays later, Cook told Apple employees that he was “heartbroken” by Pretti’s death.

The intelligence community’s top counterterrorism official said Tuesday he was stepping down over the U.S. and Israeli war on Iran — the first senior official to openly break ranks with the White House over a conflict stretching into its third week. Until today, she had not spoken about the Iran war in public or on her normally busy X feed since the conflict began Feb. 28. “Good riddance,” he said at the news of Kent’s resignation, in a post on X that alleged there were antisemitic overtones in Kent’s letter. “Israel’s interests are not America’s — and its war with Iran should not be our war,” Paul said. “Everybody is tired of this s---,” that official said of the Iran war.

- Advertisement -Fox News Digital topped all news brands and broadcast networks in total digital multiplatform minutes for the 60th consecutive month in February, according to Comscore. In total multiplatform views, Fox News led with 1.7 billion, followed by NYTimes.com at 1.4 billion. - Advertisement -Fox News also led the competitive set in total digital multiplatform unique visitors with 165 million — a 37% year-over-year increase. The network’s coverage of U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28 drove 36.8 million views — its best single day of 2026. FoxBusiness.com delivered 172.1 million multiplatform minutes, 100.5 million multiplatform views, and 27.4 million unique visitors during the month.

California unveiled a plan Tuesday to bring at least 7.5 million acres of land and coastal waters under the care of Indigenous tribes. It also corresponds with the amount of land the federal government promised it would hold as reservations for Indigenous tribes after California joined the union in 1850. Advertisement“Tribal stewardship is so critical for all of us ... the natural resources and everything that we rely on to live healthy, happy lives,” said Geneva E.B. She recalled the first land return she witnessed in the role: 46 acres of coastal wetlands to the Wiyot Tribe. During tours of the newly returned land, tribal culture experts kept breaking off to take care of the various native plants that they noticed needed some love.

The Senate has kicked off extended debate on the “SAVE America Act” — one of President Donald Trump’s top legislative priorities. Lawmakers voted to begin consideration of the bill that would require voters to show ID and proof of US citizenship in federal elections. Senate Majority Leader John Thune talks to reporters after arriving at the US Capitol on March 17, 2026. The House passed a version of the bill in February, though it was short of some of Trump’s priorities. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer criticized the bill ahead of the vote to start debate.

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