The NewsWorthy Pentagon's War Fund, Hottest March Day & 'Bachelorette' Canceled - Friday, March 20, 2026
Mar 20, 2026
A deep dive into a massive Pentagon funding request for the Middle East and the political fallout around recent high-level diplomatic remarks. Coverage of historic March heat waves and how they’re reshaping regional weather records. Reporting on a major local-TV merger and why a prime-time dating show was abruptly pulled right before its premiere.
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Pentagon Requests Massive War Funding
- The Pentagon asked the White House for more than $200 billion to fund the Iran conflict, reflecting how rapidly costs have ballooned beyond early estimates.
- The war's price jumped from $11 billion in week one to requests exceeding $200 billion as the U.S. and Israel struck thousands of targets and lost billions in equipment.
Energy Infrastructure Is A Targeted Weapon
- Energy infrastructure has become a central battleground as the U.S., Israel, and Iran target oil and gas assets to pressure adversaries economically.
- Attacks damaged a Qatari energy hub and prompted Gulf states to intercept drones and missiles, raising fears of regional escalation.
Trump's Pearl Harbor Joke During Japan Visit
- During Japan PM Shinji Takeichi's White House visit, President Trump joked, Who knows better about surprise than Japan? Why didn't you tell me about Pearl Harbor?
- The prime minister briefly showed a dropped smile and raised eyebrows, then later shared smiles with Trump after signing a $40 billion nuclear reactor deal.