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    As attacks on oil sites continue, Trump dismisses ceasefire, says Iran is 'finished'

    3/20/2026 - 6:55 pm

    President Trump said he's not interested in a ceasefire with Iran because, from a military standpoint, Iran is "finished." Late Friday, he also said he's considering "winding down" military operations. Israel and the U.S. continued their attacks, but Iran also continued to strike back, with missiles and drones hitting Israel and oil facilities. White House correspondent Liz Landers reports.

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    News Wrap: Deadlock over DHS funding shows no signs of ending

    3/20/2026 - 6:50 pm

    In our news wrap Friday, the deadlock in Congress over funding the Department of Homeland Security is showing no signs of ending, the Trump administration has sued Harvard University again, CBS News is shutting down its storied radio service and Chuck Norris, the fighting front-man of Hollywood action films, has died.

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    Zohran Mamdani on his bold agenda, tackling Islamophobia and working with Trump

    3/20/2026 - 6:45 pm

    Zohran Mamdani is less than three months into his term as mayor of America's largest city. He's juggling his ambitious campaign promises, a budget deficit and responding to a rise in Islamophobic rhetoric. He has also forged a unique working relationship with President Trump through Oval Office visits and a shared love of New York. Amna Nawaz sat down with Mamdani for an exclusive conversation.

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