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Day: March 20, 2026

US attack on alleged drug-smuggling boat leaves 2 dead, 1 survivor in eastern Pacific

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date March 20, 2026

AP correspondent Ed Donahue reports on another boat strike.

A Look at the Escalating Battle for the Strait of Hormuz

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date March 20, 2026

There are several ways the United States could attempt to reopen the waterway, all of which carry substantial risks.

Jury finds Elon Musk misled investors during Twitter purchase, absolves him of some fraud claims

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date March 20, 2026

The AP’s Jennifer King reports a jury finds Elon Musk misled investors during his purchase of the company now called “X.”

RT by @joshrogin: BREAKING The Trump administration has granted a temporary sanctions waiver allowing the Islamic Republic of Iran to sell oil. The authorization applies to shipments that were already loaded onto tankers before March 20, 2026, and gives a deadline of April 19 to complete them.… pic.

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date March 20, 2026

BREAKING

The Trump administration has granted a temporary sanctions waiver allowing the Islamic Republic of Iran to sell oil.

The authorization applies to shipments that were already loaded onto tankers before March 20, 2026, and gives a deadline of April 19 to complete them.… pic.twitter.com/12c4cbiPSM

— Yashar Ali 🐘 (@yashar) March 20, 2026

New York, New Jersey lawmakers announce “End The Toll Trap” bill

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date March 20, 2026

Since CBS News New York investigator Mahsa Saeidi started reporting on skyrocketing E-ZPass late fees, many viewers have reached out to share their experienc…

Driver who killed family of 4 in West Portal sentenced to probation by San Francisco judge

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date March 20, 2026

San Francisco DA Brooke Jenkins expressed frustration that Lau, now 80 years old, was not required to enter a plea, and that she could one day drive again.

Thousands of Marines are deploying to the Middle East

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date March 20, 2026

Thousands more US Marines are being deployed to the Middle East, just a day after President Donald Trump insisted he won’t put American troops on the ground.

RT by @joshrogin: Reports of a large fire burning following an Iranian drone strike on the U.S. State Department’s Baghdad Diplomatic Support Center (BDSC) in the Iraqi capital, located on the site of Baghdad International Airport. pic.

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date March 20, 2026

Reports of a large fire burning following an Iranian drone strike on the U.S. State Department’s Baghdad Diplomatic Support Center (BDSC) in the Iraqi capital, located on the site of Baghdad International Airport. pic.twitter.com/gsIh9ESDUn

— OSINTdefender (@sentdefender) March 20, 2026

US Embassy in Cuba tells citizens to avoid crowds amid protests https://thehill.com/policy/international/5792878-us-embassy-cuba-protest-alert/

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date March 20, 2026

US Embassy in Cuba tells citizens to avoid crowds amid protests
thehill.com/policy/internati…

— The Hill (@thehill) Mar 20, 2026

‘It’s Just Morally Reprehensible’: Bernie Moreno Tears Into Dems After They Block GOP’s DHS Bill

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date March 20, 2026

During remarks on the Senate floor Friday, Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-OH) spoke about the DHS shutdown.Stay ConnectedForbes Breaking News on X: https://x.com/Forb…