Trump reportedly prepares to deploy 3,000 troops to Iran

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

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Trump claims Iran agreed never to have a nuclear weapon as the US reportedly prepares to deploy 3,000 troops, Minnesota is suing the administration over evidence in federal shootings, and travelers are still experiencing hours-long lines despite ICE officers supporting TSA.

Top stories

1 | Trump claims Tehran agreed never to have nuclear weapon as US 'prepares to deploy 3,000 troops'

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2 | Minnesota sues Trump administration over evidence from federal shootings during ICE surge

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3 | Even with ICE agents deployed some airlines are warning passengers of four-hour security lines

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4 | New Covid variant has been identified and is already spreading in 25 states

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5 | LaGuardia runway safety system 'did not generate an alert' for air-traffic controllers before fatal collision

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The Big Question 

The Supreme Court's conservative majority appears ready to let Donald Trump's administration resume blocking asylum seekers from U.S. border crossings if ports of entry are too overwhelmed to hear their cases.

During a hearing over the legality of a previous Trump policy, justices spent most of the time scrutinizing what it means to "arrive" — and the differences between "in" and "at."

But it's unclear whether the justices will allow the president to indefinitely block immigrants from starting the asylum process at the U.S.-Mexico border, or dismiss the case altogether.

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WATCH 

LaGuardia passenger recounts harrowing escape from Air Canada plane after crash

STAT OF THE DAY

$4,000

Taxpayers footed the bill for Kristi Noem's makeup and hair for an an ad campaign starring the DHS secretary in front of Mount Rushmore

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QUOTE OF THE DAY

"No, daddy, no. Daddy, no daddy, no, I'm sorry, daddy, I'm sorry, dad."

Newly sworn-in Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin defended spanking his children in a 2023 speech

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