2026Talks - March 18, 2026
2026Talks
A Trump national security official resigns over the Iran war, as dissatisfaction over the price of gas rises. Illinois voters nominate candidates for general election and Senate begins debate on the SAVE Act.
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2026Talks - March 17, 2026
2026Talks
NATO allies refuse to help protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and risk becoming involved in the U.S.-Iran War. Illinois voters consider opting into a school choice tax credit program and a New Farm Bill proposal would shield pesticide companies from regulations.
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2026Talks - March 16, 2026
2026Talks
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth blames the media for misrepresenting the Iran War. A federal judge blocked Justice Department subpoenas for Fed Chair Jerome Powell and lawmakers introduce federal legislation to mandate tariff refunds.
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2026Talks - March 13, 2026
2026Talks
President Trump declares victory over Iran. Congress questions military leaders on the future of the war and TSA workers say they’re at a breaking point over the Homeland Security shutdown.
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2026Talks - March 12, 2026
2026Talks
Ohio's Secretary of State defends giving the DOJ voter data, a preliminary military investigation finds it probably was the U.S. that struck an Iranian school and Colorado Governor Jared Polis considers clemency for convicted election denier Tina Peters.
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2026Talks - March 11, 2026
2026Talks
The Senate leader says he doesn;t have the votes to pass the SAVE Act, as Trump ramps up pressure. Administration officials continue to deliver mixed messages on the Iran war, and two southern states hold primaries.
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2026Talks - March 10, 2026
2026Talks
President Trump vows to block all bills until Congress passes a strict voter ID act. The FBI receives subpoenaed election documents from Arizona and North Carolina s Governor pleads for lawmakers to pass a 'critical needs budget,' after two years without a state spending blueprint.
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2026Talks - March 9, 2026
2026Talks
U.S.-Iran War enters its second week, and students here protest. States consider their role in election administration and some move to set terms on federal immigration action.
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2026Talks - March 6, 2026
2026Talks
Kristi Noem is fired from her position as Homeland Security Secretary, but moves to a new and unclear role. The Senate Majority Leader blames Democrats for the ongoing DHS shutdown and the House fails to advance a war powers resolution for Iran.
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2026Talks - March 5, 2026
2026Talks
Texas Republicans brace for Trump's Senate endorsement, as voters express frustration with polling place changes. The SCOTUS will issue a major voting rights ruling and Idaho rejects federal attempts to access voter data.
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