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As attention focuses on Iran, the conflict between two of its neighbors is escalating. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/03/18/afghanistan-pakistan-rehab-strike-taliban/ Author : Shaiq Hussain, Haq Nawaz Khan Publish date : 2026-03-18 23:57:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Lockdowns at U.S. bases and a global security alert underscore concerns that Iranian retaliation could extend to officials on American soil. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/03/18/hegseth-rubio-drone-targeting-iran/ Author : Isaac Arnsdorf, Tara Copp Publish date : 2026-03-19 02:35:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Trump’s 60-day suspension gives Congress the cover to repeal the archaic shipping law. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2026/03/18/jones-act-suspended-shipping-oil/ Author : Editorial Board Publish date : 2026-03-18 21:42:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The leader of seven D.C. Chinatown Walgreens robberies that began during a 2023 crime spike was sentenced to 10.5 years in prison. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2026/03/18/dc-chinatown-walgreens-robberies-sentencing/ Author : Peter Hermann Publish date : 2026-03-18 20:56:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Washington Post food critic Elazar Sontag entertains your restaurant questions, rants and raves. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/food/2026/03/18/dining-chat-elazar-sontag-food-critic/ Author : Elazar Sontag Publish date : 2026-03-18 15:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The Fed held interest rates steady, while the Persian Gulf conflict threatens to reignite inflation, complicating the Fed’s work. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2026/03/18/fed-interest-rates-iran-inflation/ Author : Andrew Ackerman Publish date : 2026-03-18 18:01:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Groups that oppose transgender athletes in girls’ sports petitioned to put the issue to voters in Maine and Colorado, part of a wave of new ballot initiatives. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2026/03/18/trans-athlete-bans-petitions-maine-colorado/ Author : Daniel Wu Publish date : 2026-03-18 16:24:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Cuba “can’t fix” its economy, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said, as President Donald Trump said his administration will be “doing something with Cuba very soon.” Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2026/03/18/cuba-economy-rubio-political/ Author : Karen DeYoung, Adam Taylor Publish date : 2026-03-18 13:40:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The Save America Act’s effects are unpredictable, but changes in voting patterns could make more stringent requirements a problem for Republicans. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/03/18/save-america-act-trump-voting-republicans/ Author : Amy B Wang, Scott Clement, Lydia Sidhom Publish date : 2026-03-18 10:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

What are New York taxpayers getting for $81,705 a year per unsheltered homeless person? Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2026/03/17/homeless-costs-new-york-unsheltered-subway/ Author : Editorial Board Publish date : 2026-03-17 22:52:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Get answers about how the Potomac River is being cleaned up after more than 200 million gallons of sewage spilled in it nearly two months ago. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2026/03/02/potomac-sewage-water-advisory/ Author : Jenny Gathright, Dana Hedgpeth Publish date : 2026-03-17 21:37:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

In April, Bethesda will introduce an update with immersive space travel, more decor and a new home on PlayStation 5. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/video-games/2026/03/17/starfield-update-preview/ Author : Gene Park Publish date : 2026-03-17 20:28:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

This air fryer meal for two with chicken thighs, potatoes and Brussels sprouts is suitable for any occasion, including a casual weeknight or a small-scale holiday dinner. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/recipes/air-fryer-chicken-thighs-potatoes-brussels-sprouts/ Author : Aaron Hutcherson Publish date : 2026-03-17 22:06:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

A federal judge ruled that the administration’s dismantling of Voice of America was unlawful and ordered more than 1,000 employees back to work. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2026/03/17/voice-of-america-firings-illegal-judge-finds/ Author : Scott Nover Publish date : 2026-03-17 21:33:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

New Jersey’s statewide battle over growth, rooted in a once loosely enforced 1970s law against racial segregation, has turned “vicious” in Princeton. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2026/03/17/new-jersey-affordable-housing-princeton/ Author : Tim Craig Publish date : 2026-03-17 10:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

As President Donald Trump threatens to “take” Cuba, China is flexing its dominance in renewable energy by supplying solar panels as Havana confronts an energy crisis. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/02/28/china-cuba-solar-trump-oil-blockade/ Author : Rebecca Tan, Rudy Lu Publish date : 2026-03-17 15:38:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The Save America Act does not have the support of the 60 senators needed to overcome a filibuster — but Republicans are set to debate it at length under pressure from President Donald Trump. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/03/17/trump-voting-bill-senate-talking-filibuster/ Author : Theodoric Meyer Publish date : 2026-03-17 14:51:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Washington’s unquestioned leadership of the West’s postwar alliance system is dissolving. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2026/03/17/uk-special-relationship-europe-ukraine/ Author : Ben Judah Publish date : 2026-03-17 11:15:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Meteorologists did their job but the alarm got carried away, highlighting the need for better communication of uncertainty. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2026/03/17/storm-forecast-tornado-review-dc/ Author : Jason Samenow, Jeffrey Halverson, Dan Stillman, Ian Livingston Publish date : 2026-03-17 10:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The president’s handpicked board voted unanimously to shut down the renowned arts center for renovations that could cost around $200 million Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/2026/03/16/kennedy-center-closing-trump/ Author : Janay Kingsberry, Travis Andrews Publish date : 2026-03-16 20:12:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Sister-in-law planned to serve a traditionally Irish meal – until she heard relatives were bringing pizza. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/advice/2026/03/17/miss-manners-pizza-over-tradition/ Author : Judith Martin, Nicholas Martin, Jacobina Martin Publish date : 2026-03-17 04:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The president endorsed FCC chair Brendan Carr’s warning to broadcasters to correct course or lose their licenses, amid sparring over Iran war coverage. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2026/03/14/trump-carr-fcc-media-iran-war/ Author : Scott Nover Publish date : 2026-03-16 01:19:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Amid the U.S. oil blockade, Cuba’s national energy grid collapses, causing a nationwide blackout. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/03/16/cuba-blackout-energy-grid-collapse/ Author : Samantha Schmidt, Anthony Faiola Publish date : 2026-03-16 23:24:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

A decision by the Supreme Court could affect other challenges to the government’s efforts to end temporary protected status for hundreds of thousands of migrants. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/03/16/supreme-court-tps-syria-haiti/ Author : Julian Mark Publish date : 2026-03-16 21:37:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Every Thursday, this newsletter will unpack the stories and moments we can’t stop thinking about. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2026/03/16/will-leitch-fanfare-newsletter/ Author : Will Leitch Publish date : 2026-03-16 14:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.