Stories from March 19, 2026

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Trump administration investigating 13 states that mandate abortion coverage in health insurance, escalating federal restrictions beyond direct bans.

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Nashville immigration reporter Estefany Rodríguez has been released from ICE custody.

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A man pleaded guilty to threatening the family of a slain healthcare CEO.

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Nexstar Media Group completes acquisition of Tegna after FCC and DOJ approval, consolidating major local television station operators.

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Labor leader Dolores Huerta publicly addresses assault allegations against César Chávez for first time.

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Rep. AOC says she may endorse primary challengers against House Democrats if they cross 'huge lines.'

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A senior TSA official warned that airport security backlogs will worsen due to staffing shortages from the DHS shutdown.

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DHS secretary nominee Mullin has presented a different vision for FEMA than his predecessor Noem.

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Russian fuel shipments may be heading to Cuba, potentially circumventing the U.S. blockade.

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Federal prosecutors in Florida subpoenaed James Comey to examine FBI's handling of 2016 election interference and Trump investigations.

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Photos document damage from truck attack on Detroit-area synagogue in which gunman used gasoline and explosives.