TODAY'S NEWS, March 17-18, 2026

IN POLITICAL NEWS Joe Kent resigns as National Counterterrorism Center director amid policy disagreements over Iran; Tulsi Gabbard expresses opposing threat assessment. Rep. Ilhan Omar makes controversial remarks about former President Donald Trump amid broader political tensions. Republicans secure additional local election victories, including in a traditionally Democratic district in Virginia. Author Kouri Richins is convicted of murdering her husband. California lawmakers debate recognition of additional religious holidays while facing potential teacher strike disruptions. A military officer is investigated after misplacing classified materials. Rep. James Comer subpoenas Attorney General Pam Bondi regarding document-handling controversies. Biologist Paul Ehrlich dies following a long academic career. Political fundraising and campaign strategy debates continue in Illinois local races. IN ILLEGAL CRIMINAL ALIEN NEWS Labor leader Cesar Chavez faces renewed scrutiny over historical misconduct allegations affecting commemorations. IN CULTURAL NEWS Fitness personality Jillian Michaels engages in public debate over obesity and health messaging. A student political organization at the University of Arkansas rebrands following internal disagreements. Artists Jelly Roll and Miley Cyrus release a collaborative track. IN TRANSOID NEWS A shelter employee in Tacoma faces criminal charges in an alleged assault case involving an infant. IN ECONOMIC NEWS The United States Postal Service signals financial strain and potential pricing changes. Meta Platforms plans significant layoffs tied to AI-driven restructuring. Producer price inflation continues to trend upward. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission clarifies regulatory treatment of Bitcoin. Median rents decline for the fourth consecutive month. IN INTERNATIONAL NEWS Energy policy debates intensify in the United Kingdom as renewable developers urge renewed North Sea drilling. Leadership reshuffles occur in China amid defense-sector performance concerns. China’s economic growth projections fall to multi-decade lows. IN INTERGALACTIC NEWS A retired U.S. Air Force officer claims a Cold War-era UFO incident disrupted nuclear systems. IN ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Producer Taylor Sheridan scores strong ratings with new television projects. Actor Mickey Rourke faces financial challenges and potential eviction. IN MEDICAL NEWS A federal judge temporarily halts a vaccine policy meeting led by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. affecting injury reporting mechanisms. Research into a gene found in Himalayan yaks shows promise for treating neurological conditions such as multiple sclerosis. AND FINALLY A 2,000-year-old Phoenician coin is discovered in circulation after being used as bus fare in Leeds. 🪙 Larry SchweikartRock drummer, Film maker, NYTimes #1 bestselling author A Patriot's History (concept trailer) - https://vimeo.com/40949423Buy Larry a coffee - http://buymeacoffee.com/larrys Want more Larry Schweikart politics, current events, and history? Visit www.wildworldofpolitics.com and become an INSIDER. You'll get exclusive content and ongoing video series. Check out more of Larry Schweikart's take on current events, history, and more on AmazonX: @LarrySchwe94560Truth Social: @CyberneticsLSGettrLinkedInFacebook: @LarrySchweikart Learn more about Wild World of History, the premier site for the nation's top homeschool history curriculum based on the New York Times #1 bestseller, A Patriot's History of the United States, by Larry Schweikart and Michael Allen. www.wildworldofhistory.com