| • | Climatologists say this might be one of the driest summers on record for an already parched West. 💧 | | • | President Trump threatened to strike Iran's oil, power and water infrastructure if negotiations fail. | | • | TSA workers are finally getting paid. That doesn't mean the budget standoff is over. Far from it. 💵 | |
The West is dry and getting drier 💦 |
The McLaughlin family had hoped for a ski vacation, but instead they're lounging on the beach. They didn't change their destination − Colorado, where they're spending their break, had an especially dry, warm winter. The headwaters of the Colorado River are among the nation's driest places. Officials across the West have implemented restrictions on watering lawns, washing cars and serving water in restaurants. Experts say it's not going to get better. | A dock that normally sits in the water of Lake Dillon in Frisco, Colorado, on March 26, 2026, sits high and dry. Normally melting snow would be rushing in to refill the reservoir in the spring. Trevor Hughes/USA TODAY |
Trump issues new threats to Iran |
President Donald Trump threatened to bombard Iran's power, oil and water infrastructure if ongoing "serious discussions" between Iran and the U.S. break down. Intentionally targeting civilian desalination plants like those Iran depends upon may be a violation of international humanitarian law, experts say. Iran launched its own strikes against Israel's largest oil refinery and a desalination plant in Kuwait; meanwhile, thousands of U.S. service members arrived in the Middle East over the weekend. The latest developments. | A woman walks next to the Qatari Al-Araby TV and business building damaged by a strike, as the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran continues, in Tehran, Iran, March 29, 2026. Majid Asgaripour WANA (West Asia News Agency), via REUTERS |
It's been almost seven weeks since the political impasse over funding for the Department of Homeland Security began, and there seems to be no end in sight. But there is some good news: TSA workers, who'd gone weeks without a paycheck, are now getting paid after President Trump signed an order rerouting federal funds. | Massive TSA PreCheck lines stretch through Atlanta's airport as travelers face long waits during the partial government shutdown. Eve Chen / USA TODAY |
Since America's last big birthday bash − the Bicentennial in 1976 − America has changed, growing older, larger and more diverse, a Pew Research Center report says. The U.S. population has grown to 340 million people, an increase of more than 120 million. The reason for the growth? A combination of immigration and longer life spans. What else Pew found. |
Phaedra Trethan is a national correspondent at USA TODAY. She'd love to hear from readers about The Short List, story ideas from across the nation and how your bracket is holding up. Email her at ptrethan@usatoday.com. | | A 15-year-old student shot a teacher and then fatally shot himself on March 30, according to the Comal County Sheriff's Office. | | How one man used drones to flood Ohio prisons with illicit drugs and cell phones | | | | Still shaken, Kenwood Middle School students in Tennessee stood arm-in-arm, weeping as candles were lit in memory of their lost classmates. | | | | Here's a look at springtime elections around the U.S., including special elections in Georgia and New Jersey. | | | | The accusation stems from reports that FBI Director Kash Patel is pushing to release an old investigation into the Democratic gubernatorial candidate. | | | | Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman faces backlash from his own party for his support of Israel, Trump nominees and the Iran war. | | | | A federal lawsuit filed March 30 claims trademark infringement, citing confusion between "Confessions of a Showgirl" and Swift's "Life of a Showgirl." | | | | The aide to former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, no longer works at the Department of Homeland Security, a spokesperson said on March 28. | | | | Duke threw it away. Literally. UConn stole it. Arizona shouldn't care. Be real, Arizona-Michigan is for the national title. | | | | The 2026 USA TODAY Women of the Year reception in Los Angeles honored leaders making a difference. | | | | | Play Your Way to a Relaxing Break | Unwind with crosswords and challenges that recharge you. | | | Crosswords, Puzzles, Comics & Horoscopes | | | | | | |
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