The 7 A Trump official resigns; Illinois primary results; boomers on iPads; and more
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Mar 18, 2026 Coverage of mixed signals from Israel about unrest in Iran and a senior official quitting over potential war. European reluctance to join a conflict in the Strait of Hormuz and Illinois primary results make the list. A court orders Voice of America staff back, Portland zoning changes ease housing costs, and the West endures an unprecedented March heat wave. Boomers are increasingly using iPads and social media.
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Israel Urges Revolt While Predicting Bloodshed
- Israel privately told U.S. diplomats it expects Iranians who revolt will be slaughtered.
- The cable shows Israel publicly urging uprising while admitting the regime is willing to fight to the end, a dual message experts call exploitative.
Senior Intelligence Official Resigns Over Iran War
- Joe Kent, top counterterrorism official for the intelligence community, resigned over the Iran war.
- In a letter on X he said he couldn't in good conscience support the war, calling Iran not an imminent threat and blaming pressure from Israel.
Juliana Stratton Clinches Democratic Senate Nomination
- Juliana Stratton won the Democratic primary for the open U.S. Senate seat in Illinois.
- Her campaign benefited from Gov. J.B. Pritzker's endorsement and at least $5 million funneled to a supporting super PAC.