# TODAY'S NEWS, March 19-20, 2026

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Podcast: [Today's News with Larry Schweikart](https://stenobird.com/podcast/today-s-news-with-larry-schweikart-7165588)
Published: 2026-03-20T21:00:52+00:00
Episode link: https://todays-news.simplecast.com/episodes/todays-news-march-19-20-2026-MO_gwHF6
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U.S. political developments center on continued strong support for President Donald Trump within his base, federal policy shifts such as restructuring student-loan oversight away from the United States Department of Education, and ongoing investigations involving former FBI Director James Comey. Security and geopolitical tensions remain focused on Iran, with diplomatic engagement involving Japan’s leadership and broader allied coordination in the Strait of Hormuz. Economic updates include energy-sector expansion, housing-price declines, major corporate decisions such as chip production plans by NVIDIA, and regulatory developments affecting mergers and artificial intelligence investment. Cultural and legal stories highlight settlements related to antisemitism, migration trends, and institutional controversies. Internationally, shifting alliances in the Middle East, tighter travel controls affecting China nationals, and security operations against organized crime in Mexico shape the landscape. Entertainment coverage includes the reported death of actor Chuck Norris, while medical discussions focus on myocarditis research and ongoing debate over vaccine impacts. The roundup concludes with conservation news noting population growth among the endangered nightjar bird.

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