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My heart is heavy hearing about the passing of my friend the legendary Chuck Norris. He was truly one of a kind the real deal. I’ve never met a nicer person in my life. Not only was he a badass, but he was a good man through and through. One of the greats, without question. My thoughts are with the Norris family. 🙏

The ruling uses multiple DoD officials’ statements against them. “The record evidence supports the conclusion that the Policy discriminates not based on political viewpoint but rather based on editorial viewpoint—that is, whether the individual or organization is willing to publish only stories that are favorable to or spoon-fed by Department leadership. See, e.g., (Ms. Wilson praising the new PFAC holders for being “on board and willing to serve our commander in chief”). As counsel for the plaintiffs put it at oral argument, the difference between the prior and current PFAC holders is their viewpoint on “the nature of the role of the journalists covering the Pentagon.” OA Tr. at 16-17. In sum, the undisputed evidence reflects the Policy’s true purpose and practical effect: to weed out disfavored journalists—those who were not, in the Department’s view, “on board and willing to serve,” SUMF at 16 (¶ 91)—and replace them with news entities that are. That is viewpoint discrimination, full stop.”

From Edward R. Murrow’s broadcasts to today, CBS News Radio has been part of the foundation of American journalism. Murrow’s mic sits on display at the National Press Club as a reminder of that legacy. When an institution like that disappears, it’s a loss for the public & for journalism.

Pentagon comms chief vows to keep trying to suppress independent reporting.

A special CNN investigation reveals the depth of Iran’s military hideouts, a vast network of so-called “missile cities” built deep underground. Tamara Qiblawi reports.

From our story literally one week ago: cnn.com/2026/03/12/pol…

On March 13, Hegseth said that “today will be yet again the highest volume of strikes that America has put over the skies of Iran and Tehran.” But from March 12 to March 16, the US averaged roughly 250 strikes per day according to an average of CENTCOM’s data — not nearly the highest number of strikes in a day of the campaign, the data shows. cnn.com/2026/03/20/pol…

Mark Robinson, who sued us for defamation over this story now admits he lied.

New: SecDef Pete Hegseth has repeatedly claimed in briefings that that day would bring the most strikes on Iran yet, indicating a campaign constantly increasing in intensity and number of targets struck. The data, however, shows the volume of strikes have ebbed and flowed, potentially due to logistical things like maintenance needs and as the military works to confirm new targets. cnn.com/2026/03/20/pol…

I joined @jaketapper on @TheLeadCNN to discuss the relevance of Nowruz in Iran this year—as people cling to hope in the face of despair.

Nowruz arrives, but Iran is still bleeding. Homes meant for laughter and joy in new year. In my beloved homeland Iran, homes are filled with silence and sorrow. Children are learning fear instead of joy. But we do not lose hope. Because Nowruz is not just the arrival of spring. It is a reminder that no winter lasts forever. And I truly believe we will overcome this winter. Spring is coming, a spring of freedom, of joy, of reclaiming our culture in homes that deserve to be filled with laughter. We did not deserve bullets, prisons, poison, executions and war. We deserve peace. Together, we will end this darkness by ending its root cause; the Islamic Republic. Payandeh Iran, Nowruz Pirooz. نوروزتان پیروز 🌹🌻💔✌️🌻🌹

Statement by President George W. Bush on Chuck Norris: "Laura and I are saddened by Chuck Norris’s passing. He was a legend in Texas and beyond. Through his foundation and his example, he made a huge difference in the lives of young people by instilling character and discipline through martial arts. It was said that when Chuck Norris entered a room, he didn’t turn the lights on; he turned the dark off. Laura and I are fortunate to have called him a friend, and we send our sympathy to his family."

Threats against judges have nearly doubled since 2021. I joined @jaketapper with the latest on what’s behind this and what’s being done to help.

A judge has ruled that a Pentagon policy limiting independent press access is unlawful, dealing a major blow to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's push for tighter media control. cnn.it/47bfDNz

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy tells Jake Tapper some airports are at risk of closing: ‘It's the smaller airports... ones that where if you lose, you know, go from 10% to 20%, the airport can't function, TSA can't function because the teams are so small.’

US District Court Judge Esther Salas on what's behind the rising threats to judges: ‘I wholeheartedly agree that the inflammatory and dangerous rhetoric is exacerbating these threats and we're getting those threats from the top down.’

'We shouldn't be holding our TSA agents hostage while those negotiations continue. We should vote tomorrow to pay them.' Rep. James Wilkinshaw joins The Lead.

CNN's Jake Tapper on why he's anchoring The Lead from his office

@JeffStorobinsky Thanks jeff!

.@jaketapper I approve of CNN trying new formats. In general I enjoy thinking outside of the box There will be criticism by some but who cares

This Ramadan, while American Muslims fasted, the U.S. Congress feasted on hate and fear. My response is out today in the @sfchronicle. Gift Link below. Eid Mubarak. sfchronicle.com/opinion/openfo…