CNN 5 Things Energy Strikes Deadline Extended, Maduro in Court, Savannah Guthrie Interview and more
Mar 26, 2026
Talks about a U.S. decision to postpone strikes on Iranian energy sites and the ripple effects on markets. Coverage of Nicolás Maduro and his wife appearing in a New York court. Explanation of a new policy banning transgender women from Olympic competition. Reports on airport disruptions after a runway crash and TSA staffing strains. Preview of a high-profile TV anchor's first interview after her mother went missing.
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US Extends Pause On Strikes Amid Tentative Iran Talks
- The US paused strikes on Iranian energy sites for 10 more days while negotiations remain uncertain.
- Afol Madike notes President Trump questioned a deal and Marco Rubio said talks are fluid but progressing at the G7 meeting.
Maduro Pleads Not Guilty As Judge Keeps Case Alive
- Nicolás Maduro and his wife pleaded not guilty to drug and weapons charges in their second New York hearing.
- The judge refused to dismiss the case over a dispute about their legal fees and promised a forthcoming decision.
Olympics To Require SRY Test, Banning Transgender And DSD Athletes
- The IOC's new eligibility policy bans transgender women and many DSD athletes from Olympic women's events starting in 2028.
- The rule mandates a one-time blood or cheek swab test for the SRY gene, effectively creating a blanket ban for those groups.