Pentagon's War Fund, Hottest March Day & 'Bachelorette' Canceled - Friday, March 20, 2026
The news to know for Friday, March 20, 2026!
We're talking about how much money the Pentagon is now requesting for America's Middle East war effort.
Also: President Trump's message to Israel's leader about energy targets and the joke he told about Pearl Harbor in front of Japan's prime minister.
Plus, where all-time heat records are being broken this week, how a media merger could reshape local TV and news coverage, and why the newest version of The Bachelorette was canceled — just days before the season premiere.
Those stories and even more news to know in about 10 minutes!
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