PoliticsWhat the war in Iran means for press freedomMarch 19, 2026 | 1:58 PM GMTThe war in Iran has steep implications for press freedom, as Tehran aims to disrupt news coverage of the conflict.

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CNN’s chief data analyst didn’t mince words on what a new poll could mean for President Donald Trump and Republicans. A new poll showed that President Donald Trump's approval rating is 41 points underwater on the cost of living. Americans also ranked the cost of living as the most important issue for them ahead of the midterms, followed by crime, healthcare, and immigration. Win McNamee/Getty Images“This, my dear friends, is just a political nightmare waiting to happen for the Republican party come the midterm election,” Enten said. Karoline Leavitt on XAfter Democrats focused on affordability messaging and secured decisive victories in high-profile races last year, Trump initially dismissed the issue as a “hoax.”

This fact sheet focuses on select federal offices and their closures’ impact on the health of women, LGBTQ+ people and families. Gutting Offices of Minority Health exacerbates health disparities for women and LGBTQ+ people. Gutting the Administration for Community Living endangers the lives of older women, older LGBTQ+ adults, and people with disabilities. Removing independent living supports means older women, older LGBTQ+ adults, and people with disabilities may be forced into institutional settings where these individuals fear discrimination and negative treatment. ; RFK Jr. is Gutting Minority Health Offices Across HHS That are Key to Reducing Health Disparities, FirstWordPHARMA (Apr.

Trending on BillboardOn this week’s episode of All There Is With Anderson Cooper, singer/songwriter Sara Bareilles shared her unreleased track “Home” — a song sparked by an earlier conversation on the CNN podcast. The track was written after Bareilles listened to a chat between host Anderson Cooper and Stephen Colbert during the podcast’s first season, when they shared their experiences with grief and loss. Their exchange resonated with Bareilles, who had been navigating losses in her own life, and she wrote “Home” as part of processing those feelings. “I was really moved,” Bareilles tells Cooper. Fans can catch the full conversation and hear “Home” when the episode drops Thursday (March 19) on cnn.com/allthereis.

- Advertisement -CNN has announced it will host a town hall event centered on the war with Iran later this week. Set for Friday, March 20th at 9 PM ET, Dana Bash will host A CNN Town Hall: War with Iran. - Advertisement -The audience will be made up of citizens across the political spectrum from the New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut area. The Friday event will be streamed to subscribers on CNN.com, as well as the CNN connected TV apps. Sign up for our newsletters to stay updated and get the latest information right in your inbox.

Claim: A list shared online accurately displayed the names of 11 U.S. Marines who died in one week of March 2026 during the ongoing war against Iran. None of the fallen service members were Marines, according to the Department of Defense. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸(Facebook user Pennie Whitman)The list circulated across several Facebook groups (archived, archived, archived, archived). While more than a dozen service members lost their lives since the start of the war against Iran, o nline searches unveiled no credible reports that 11 U.S. Marines died in March 2026 (archived, archived, archived, archived) . Instead, they served in the Army, Army Reserve and Air Force.

veniceartcrawl.comIrish Film Festival Returns to Santa Monica: Across one weekend, the festival presents a diverse program of feature films, documentaries, vertical cinema and Oscar-nominated short films, showcasing both established voices and emerging talent. Saturday, March 21, 1p.m., 18th Street Arts Center events.humanitix.com/colab-performing-for-a-better-worldMarch Madness at Santa Monica Place: The excitement of March Madness hits the court at Santa Monica Place with a high-energy, basketball-inspired game experience for fans of all ages. Saturday, March 21, 2 - 5 PM, 395 Santa Monica Place santamonicaplace.com/events/march-madness-maniaWally's Tasting - Irish Whiskey & Chowder: From smooth, honeyed drams to bold, spice-driven pours, showcasing Irish whiskey’s warmth, depth, and character. Chef Brothers Overhaul Muse Santa Monica Menu for Persian New Year: For 3 nights only (March 20–22) the brothers will offer a homestyle interpretation of Persian classics inspired by their upbringing. Sunday, March 22, 3 - 7p.m., 1025 Montana Ave. divinevintage.com/products/new-zealand-oysters-sauvignon-blancEater LA's Best Santa Monica Restaurants List: The updated list includes bakeries Petit Grain and Jyan Isaac, Michelin rated spots like Pasjoli and Cobi’s, and newcomer Holy Basil.

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Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.), the White House pick for Homeland Security secretary, testifies during a Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs hearing, Wednesday on Capitol Hill in Washington. Sen. Markwayne Mullin moved a step closer to becoming President Trump’s next Homeland Security secretary after a Senate committee Thursday narrowly advanced his nomination. That vote included a “no” from the Republican chairman, Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky, and a “yes” from a Democrat, Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania. The approval comes as the parties are fighting bitterly over the policies of the Department of Homeland Security, leading to a funding lapse that is now in its 34th day. AdvertisementDuring his testimony before the Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee, Mullin tried to make the case that he would be a steady hand after the tumultuous tenure of Kristi Noem, Trump’s first Homeland Security secretary.

Emergency personnel work at the site of a strike on a residential building, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, Monday. Over the past weeks, US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has repeatedly maintained that Iran is losing the war. Trump wrote on Truth Social Tuesday that Iran’s military is “decimated” and their leaders at “virtually every level” are gone. “I think in the circle of the Gulf, Iran is being seen as the main threat. Gargash said the UAE is open to joining a coalition to open the Strait of Hormuz, adding that Iran’s war strategy has “misconceptions,” and in the aftermath of the war, Gulf states may grow closer to Israel.

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