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March 19, 2026

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Foul play suspected in disappearance of American college student in Spain

Foul play? A University of Alabama student has been reported missing after visiting a nightclub in Barcelona, Spain, and NewsNation affiliate WIAT reports police suspect foul play. Jimmy Gracey, 20, hasn’t been seen since the early hours of Tuesday. The latest >

Missing: Gracey's mother said he went to the Shôko Barcelona club Monday night. Police checked surveillance footage, which reportedly placed him outside the club before leaving with someone. Investigators are working to identify the person and determine where they went. Details >

Search continues: Gracey's aunt told NewsNation that the family is trying to stay strong: “We’re all just hanging together and doing the best we can to get his story out so people see his face, recognize his face, and if they know anything, that they’ll bring it to the authorities.” What to know >

What's next? Gracey's fraternity president said Sen. Katie Britt, R-Ala., the U.S. State Department and the embassy in Barcelona are involved in the search. Gracey’s family has not made a formal statement, but they reportedly plan to hold a news conference soon. Read more >

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Live updates: Trump may send thousands more troops to Middle East

Troops: Thousands more U.S. troops could be sent to the Middle East to help reinforce military efforts in the region, according to a report. President Donald Trump has not ruled out deploying troops on the ground. The latest >

Oil refinery targeted: As conflict in the Middle East escalates, a drone crashed into a key oil refinery in Saudi Arabia. A damage assessment of the Samref refinery is underway. Read more: FBI investigating intelligence official who resigned over Iran war >

Threat: The attack follows Iranian strikes on Qatar's energy infrastructure, which triggered threats from Trump to destroy Iran's South Pars gas field if Tehran launched another attack on Qatar. Read more: Oil and natural gas prices soar >

Will Trump’s moves to bring down gas prices actually work? >

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Where Markwayne Mullin stands on key immigration issues

Heated hearing: Trump’s new pick to lead the Department of Homeland Security, Sen. Markwayne Mullin, clashed with lawmakers on both sides of the political aisle during his first confirmation hearing to replace outgoing Secretary Kristi Noem. How the hearing went off the rails >

DHS: Mullin faced scrutiny for his response to the fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti and whether agents have the right to enter a home or business without a warrant. He faces what may be a complicated path for his nomination to reach a Senate vote. Where he stands on issues >

What's next? The 38-year-old nominee and former mixed martial arts fighter may have an uphill climb to confirmation. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., said he will vote against advancing Mullin’s nomination out of committee, meaning he will likely need a Democrat’s vote. Read more >

 

TSA callout rates surge to record highs across US

Travel: The Transportation Security Administration is facing staffing shortages as a record number of agents call out. Lines have been out the door at major travel hubs amid spring break trips and a partial government shutdown, pushing airports to their limits. The latest >

Flights: This morning, more than 700 flights were canceled or delayed, following over 7,300 disruptions yesterday. Airports nationwide are operating with significantly reduced staffing, with some reporting more than 30% of TSA officers absent. Read more >

TSA officers: Many TSA agents say they’re struggling financially due to missed paychecks. Officials say some workers are calling out to take second jobs. The staffing crisis is contributing to long security lines and checkpoint closures. What to know >

 

White House backs $200M cancer vaccine initiative

Cancer: As a judge puts the brakes on parts of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy’s reduced vaccine agenda, the White House is going all-in on a roughly $200 million cancer vaccine partnership to fund trials of vaccines that activate the immune system to attack tumors. Details >

Vaccines: The types of vaccines covered by the funding include those based on messenger RNA, a classification that saw its programs terminated under Kennedy last year. The vaccines are designed to help the immune system recognize and attack leftover cancer cells. Read more >

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 WHAT WE'RE WATCHING 👀

  • Trump hosts the Japanese prime minister at the White House.

  • Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth holds a news briefing with Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

  • The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee holds a meeting on Trump's nomination of Sen. Markwayne Mullin to be Homeland Security secretary.

  • Former Epstein associate Darren Indyke is scheduled to sit for a deposition following a congressional subpoena.

  • Harvey Weinstein is due in court as he faces his third sex assault trial in New York.

 
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An Ohio mother and TikTok influencer has died after complications from a “mommy makeover” surgery, her family’s lawyer said. Details >

The former owner of a Colorado funeral home who helped her ex-husband hide nearly 200 bodies was sentenced to 18 years in prison. The investigation > 

Two cyberstalkers were sentenced to federal prison after targeting a Chick-fil-A employee in North Carolina with an intellectual disability who later died by suicide. Read more >

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