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‘No Kings’ rallies draw crowds across US, in Europe. Springsteen headlines Minnesota demonstration

By MARK VANCLEAVE, STEVE KARNOWSKI, TODD RICHMOND and JOHN HANNA
Updated 10:01 PM CDT, March 28, 2026

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Large crowds protested Saturday against the war in Iran and President Donald Trump’s actions in “No Kings” rallies across the U.S. and in Europe. Minnesota took center stage, with thousands of people standing shoulder-to-shoulder to celebrate resistance to Trump’s aggressive immigration enforcement.

Minnesota’s flagship event on the Capitol lawn in St. Paul drew Bruce Springsteen as its headliner. He and other speakers praised the state’s people for taking to the streets over the winter in opposition to a surge of U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement agents.

Springsteen performed “ Streets of Minneapolis,” the song he wrote in response to the fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by federal agents. Springsteen lamented Good and Pretti’s deaths but said the state’s pushback against ICE gave the rest of the country hope.

“Your strength and your commitment told us that this was still America,” he said. “And this reactionary nightmare, and these invasions of American cities, will not stand.”

People rallied from New York City, with almost 8.5 million residents in a solidly blue state, to Driggs, a town of fewer than 2,000 people in eastern Idaho, a state Trump carried with 66% of the vote in 2024.
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 29, 2026

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On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, moderated by Margaret Brennan:

Click here to browse full transcripts from 2026 of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."

MARGARET BRENNAN: I'm Margaret Brennan in Washington.

And this week on Face the Nation: continued conflicting messages out of the White House when it comes to the war against Iran and why Americans are increasingly bearing the brunt of Washington's action or inaction.

It's a spectacular spring in the nation's capital, but Congress has fled the city after showing...
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Rand Paul on being a Republican willing to check the president on various policies

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President Trump's decision to launch strikes against Iran has won support from most Senate Republicans, but Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul is the lone exception.

Paul, the chairman of the Homeland Security Committee, said Mr. Trump should not have acted without congressional approval and argues that the president isn't allowed to begin any military action in the absence of that approval or an imminent attack. For the senator, this moment is testing whether the Republican-controlled Congress will assert itself — as one of the country's founding fathers...
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3/29: Face The Nation

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This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Border Czar Tom Homan joins as Congress fails to agree on funding for DHS. Plus, as the conflict in Iran intensifies, the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, Rep. Jim Himes, joins.
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New pro-AI group backed by Trump allies plans $100M midterm spending push

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A new pro-AI political group is jumping into the 2026 midterms with plans to spend more than $100 million, marking a major escalation in efforts to shape U.S. tech policy.

The organization, Innovation Council Action, is championed by tech investor and White House AI adviser David Sacks and is closely aligned with President Donald Trump's agenda. It plans to support candidates who favor deregulation while opposing those pushing for stricter AI rules.

The move underscores how artificial intelligence is quickly becoming a central political...
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Israeli police block Latin Patriarch from Palm Sunday mass in Jerusalem

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Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says it was a safety measure following recent Iranian strikes.
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Prison phone call recordings raise questions over ex-Abercrombie boss' fitness for trial

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Mike Jeffries' lawyers argue that he is suffering with dementia and late onset of Alzheimer's disease.
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Transcript: Tom Homan on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 29, 2026

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The following is the transcript of the interview with Tom Homan, Trump administration border czar, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 29, 2026.

MARGARET BRENNAN: We begin with White House Border Czar Tom Homan, who was tasked by the president to help oversee ICE efforts following the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti earlier this year out in Minneapolis. Good morning to you, sir.

TOM HOMAN: Good morning.

MARGARET BRENNAN: So Congress is gone until mid-April. Will the president compel them to come back and sort...
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Transcript: Jerome Adams on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 29, 2026

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The following is the transcript of the interview with Jerome Adams, surgeon general in the first Trump administration, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 29, 2026.

MARGARET BRENNAN: Welcome back to Face the Nation. We turn now to former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams, who joins us this morning from Indianapolis. Good morning to you, Doctor.

FORMER U.S. SURGEON GENERAL DR. JEROME ADAMS: Thanks for having me, Margaret. And I'd like to start by saying that the most important thing for your viewers to understand is...
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3/29: Sunday Morning

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Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: The story of Elizabeth Tsurkov's 903-day captivity in Iraq; Olivia Munn's breast cancer journey; Michael Jordan's drive to change NASCAR; the reinvention of "Cats" on Broadway; and New York's botanical superhero.
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Transcript: Karim Sadjadpour, Ret. Gen. Frank McKenzie on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 29, 2026

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The following is the transcript of the interview with Iran policy analyst Karim Sadjadpour and former CENTCOM commander and CBS News contributor and retired Gen. Frank McKenzie that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 29, 2026.

MARGARET BRENNAN: For more on the ongoing war in Iran, we're joined by Iran policy analyst Karim Sadjapour, as well as former CENTCOM commander and CBS News contributor, retired General Frank McKenzie, who joins us this morning from Tampa. Good morning to you both, Kareem, let me start with you today in...
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Transcript: Rep. Jim Himes on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 29, 2026

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The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Jim Himes, Democrat of Connecticut, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 29, 2026.

MARGARET BRENNAN: We go now to the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, Congressman Jim Himes, who joins us from Greenwich, Connecticut. Good morning to you.

REP. JIM HIMES: Good morning, Margaret.

So you just heard the border czar, the White House representative here, make his argument. Politically speaking, though. I mean, the shutdown was intended by Democrats to...
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Jet fuel spikes as airlines warn supplies could run dry within weeks

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Jet fuel prices in the U.S. have more than doubled in a matter of weeks as Middle East tensions squeeze supply, fueling concerns airlines could run short of fuel.

Prices jumped from about $2.17 to $4.57 per gallon by March 27, according to the Argus U.S. Jet Fuel Index. Airlines warn inventories could run dry within weeks, raising the risk of higher airfares and flight cancellations.

Airlines are already adjusting. United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said the carrier will cut about 5% of planned flights in the near term as fuel costs surge, warning...
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Sen Mazie Hirono trolled for admitting Trump not 'a king,' and 'never has been'

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Sen. Mazie Hirono, D-Hawaii, intended to hit President Donald Trump amid nationwide "No Kings" protests, but instead Republicans argued her comment admits the flimsy case being made.

"Donald Trump is not, never will be, and has never been a king. #NoKings," Hirono's Saturday morning X post read as left-wing protesters marched in various anti-Trump demonstrations.

The remarks landed with rare agreement from figures on the right, though.

"So you agree - you think your 'no kings' rallies are stupid…," replied Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, who once backed...
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Three arrested in Paris after attempted bomb attack outside Bank of America

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France's anti-terrorism prosecutor's office said it had immediately taken over the investigation.
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Two Australian states offer free public transport as war pushes up fuel prices

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Victoria and Tasmania incentivise commuters not to drive as the Iran war causes the price of petrol to shoot up.
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Canada's New Democratic Party elects Avi Lewis as its leader

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Avi Lewis's campaign platform focused on revitalising the struggling left-leaning party and prioritising workers' rights.
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One ant for $220: The new frontier of wildlife trafficking

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The craze for collecting ants takes Kenya by surprise as smugglers zone in to make a profit.
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How deepfake porn scandal surrounding TV star rocked Germany

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Collien Fernandes has accused her ex-husband of spreading images of her online, but he has categorically denied it.
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Hundreds in Beirut mourn journalists killed in Israeli strike

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BBC reports from the funerals of three journalists killed by a targeted attack in southern Lebanon.
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Republicans can fund ICE for an entire decade without a single Dem vote: Sen Cruz

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Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, is calling for Republicans to provide Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) with enough funding to last a decade.

He believes Republicans can do that without the support of a single Democrat.

"We can do it with just 50 votes," Cruz said.

Lawmakers in the Senate agreed early on Friday to advance funding for DHS that includes the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), the Coast Guard, the Secret Service and seven other agencies — even as gridlock over ICE remains firmly in place.

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African football chief resigns following row over Morocco-Senegal final

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Veron Mosengo-Omba, a controversial figure, leaves at a turbulent time for African football.
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Frosting, sprinkles and layers of fun: Giant cake picnic hits Sydney

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Hundreds of bakers head to the city's botanic gardens to share and savour their colourful creations.
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Sen. Rand Paul on breaking away from Senate Republicans over some of Trump's policies

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As chairman of the Homeland Security Committee, Sen. Rand Paul is at the center of some of the country's most critical debates. He speaks with Robert Costa about why he doesn't support President Trump's decision to launch strikes in Iran and how he feels about new Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin.
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MAPPED: Where gas prices are rising the fastest from the Iran conflict

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Gas prices are surging as the ongoing conflict with Iran drives up crude oil costs, fueling higher prices at the pump nationwide.

The national average now stands at $3.98 per gallon, up $1 from a month ago, according to AAA.

Prices are climbing across nearly every region, with some states already well above the national average.

BEFORE-AND-AFTER SATELLITE IMAGERY OFFERS A RARE LOOK AT DAMAGE INSIDE IRAN

On the West Coast, drivers are seeing the highest costs, with prices reaching $5.87 per gallon in California and $5.32 in Washington.

Along the...
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DHS shutdown putting Americans at risk as World Cup security prep ‘significantly behind’: Sen Fetterman

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Amid a funding standoff that went into overtime on Friday, Sen. John Fetterman is stressing the need for lawmakers to end travel delays and support the country’s weakened airport security as he warns that security preparations are "significantly behind" for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup.

"I could never justify this from the start, but here we are day 39, 40? It's like, how long are you gonna continue that?" Fetterman told Fox News Digital earlier this week.

Fetterman raised concerns that the shutdown — the second for TSA workers have endured in...
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