The news to know for Friday, March 20, 2026!

We're talking about how much money the Pentagon is now requesting for America's Middle East war effort.

Also: President Trump's message to Israel's leader about energy targets and the joke he told about Pearl Harbor in front of Japan's prime minister.

Plus, where all-time heat records are being broken this week, how a media merger could reshape local TV and news coverage, and why the newest version of The Bachelorette was canceled — just days before the season premiere.

Those stories and even more news to know in about 10 minutes!

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