- DOJ to ask Supreme Court to allow end of protected status for Haitians
The Trump administration told the U.S. Supreme Court on March 9 that it intends to ask the justices to allow it to end temporary protected status (TPS) for Haitians after an appeals court blocked the move. TPS is a designation that allows individuals from countries affected by armed conflict, natural disasters, or other extraordinary events to remain in the United States. [...]
- Vadum discusses Iran war and Trump on TV in India
I was on News X (Indian TV) on March 8, 2026 (March 9 in India), discussing the latest on the Iran war and President Trump. My part starts at about the 18 minute 10 second mark. Here is the video clip: Continue reading Vadum discusses Iran war and Trump on TV in India[...]
- Vadum on TV in India discussing Israel’s request for US munitions
I was on News X in India on March 7, 2026 (March 6 in the D.C. area because of the time difference) discussing U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s decision to waive the congressional waiting period for Israel to purchase bombs from the United States. Here is the video clip: Continue reading Vadum on TV in India discussing Israel’s [...]
- Justice Department sues for ownership of $15 million seized from Iranian oil tycoon
The Department of Justice (DOJ) filed two lawsuits on March 6 in federal court, seeking forfeiture of more than $15.3 million that was allegedly used to finance the illicit distribution of sanctioned Iranian oil. The lawsuits come after the United States and Israel launched coordinated airstrikes against Iran on Feb. 28 that led to the death of Iran’s supreme leader, [...]