CNN 5 Things Iran War Negotiations, CPAC 2026, Harris Reemerges and more
Mar 26, 2026
Tensions rise as talks with Iran stall and regional military moves make headlines. Coverage of the conservative CPAC gathering highlights factional divides and debate over U.S. policy. A prominent political figure resurfaces on the campaign trail, stirring speculation. An investigation exposes disturbing online communities that share tips for assault. A well-known commentator is tapped for a major cultural award.
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Trump Warns Iran As Tensions Escalate
- President Donald Trump warned Iran to "get serious soon before it's too late," signaling escalating U.S. impatience with stalled negotiations.
- David Rind links Trump's public threats to recent Israeli claims they killed Iran's Navy chief, underscoring rising regional tensions.
CPAC Shows Conservative Divisions Over Iran
- CPAC opened in Dallas without President Trump, revealing fractures in the conservative movement over U.S. involvement in a new foreign conflict.
- CNN's Steve Contorno reports CPAC chair expects those tensions about Iran and other issues to surface during the week.
Harris Returns With Southern Party Stops
- Kamala Harris is touring Democratic Party events in four southern states after finishing a memoir book tour tied to her 2024 campaign.
- Her visits to NC, SC, GA, Arkansas and D.C. mirror her 2020 SEC strategy targeting heavily Black primary electorates.