March 25, 2026 – US Headlines

1US offers plan for a ceasefire but Iran’s military says Washington is in no position to negotiate

Story gist: The United States sent Iran a 15-point plan for a ceasefire in the Middle East. Iran’s military stated Washington is in no position to negotiate.
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U.S. Said to Have Sent Iran a 15-Point Plan to End the Middle East War
— The New York Times
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US offers plan for a ceasefire but Iran’s military says Washington is in no position to negotiate
— AP News
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No major right-leaning outlet from our monitored sources covered this story
Bias summary: Left-leaning NYT frames US action positively as sending a detailed ’15-Point Plan to End the Middle East War,’ emphasizing American initiative. Center AP reports neutrally, balancing US offer with Iran’s rejection using the story title verbatim. Right-leaning coverage absent, omitting potential focus on Iran’s belligerence or US weakness in negotiations.

2Army paratroopers ordered to Middle East as U.S. weighs next move in Iran conflict

Story gist: The U.S. Army ordered around 2,000 paratroopers to the Middle East. The deployment occurs as the U.S. weighs next steps in the conflict with Iran.
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Around 2,000 U.S. Paratroopers to Be Sent to the Middle East
— The New York Times
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US expected to send thousands more soldiers to Middle East, sources say
— Reuters
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Thousands of Marines to Arrive in Centcom the Same Day as Trump’s Iran Deadline
— WSJ
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Bias summary: Left-leaning NYT frames the story as a straightforward deployment of 2,000 paratroopers with neutral tone and no political ties. Center Reuters uses tentative ‘expected’ language, citing sources for ‘thousands more soldiers,’ emphasizing uncertainty. Right-leaning WSJ stresses thousands of Marines arriving in Centcom on Trump’s Iran deadline day, highlighting presidential timing and decisiveness.

3Democrats flip Florida state seat that includes Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home

Story gist: Democrats flipped a Florida state House seat in a district that includes Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home.
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Democrats flip seat in Florida state house in district that includes Trump’s Mar-a-Lago
— The Guardian
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Democrats flip Florida state seat that includes Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home
— BBC
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No major right-leaning outlet from our monitored sources covered this story
Bias summary: Left-leaning Guardian emphasizes ‘Trump’s Mar-a-Lago’ in a state house context, highlighting symbolic win near Trump property. Center BBC mirrors title neutrally, noting Mar-a-Lago as ‘home’ without added detail. Right-leaning outlets absent, omitting story entirely, suggesting disinterest or downplaying Democratic gain in Trump-associated district.

4Exclusive: Trump’s approval hits new 36% low as fuel prices surge amid Iran war, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Story gist: Reuters/Ipsos poll records U.S. President Trump’s approval at new low of 36%. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports record low net approval in Wisconsin.
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New poll finds Trump’s net approval at record low in Wisconsin
— Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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Exclusive: Trump’s approval hits new 36% low as fuel prices surge amid Iran war, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
— Reuters
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No major right-leaning outlet from our monitored sources covered this story
Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like Milwaukee Journal Sentinel emphasize record low net approval in swing-state Wisconsin. Center outlets like Reuters link 36% low to surging fuel prices amid Iran war. Right-leaning outlets provide no coverage, omitting any perspective such as poll methodology critiques or economic context favoring Trump.

5Strikes hit Iran while Tehran targets Israel and Gulf states amid mixed signals over talks to end war

Story gist: Strikes hit Iran while Tehran targeted Israel and Gulf states. Mixed signals emerged over talks to end the war.
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Middle East crisis live: Iran’s military mocks Trump’s claims of ceasefire talks, strikes Gulf states overnight
— The Guardian
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Strikes hit Iran while Tehran targets Israel and Gulf states amid mixed signals over talks to end war
— PBS
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No major right-leaning outlet from our monitored sources covered this story
Bias summary: Left-leaning Guardian emphasizes Iran’s military mocking Trump’s ceasefire claims and overnight strikes on Gulf states with ‘crisis live’ dramatic tone. Center PBS uses neutral title balancing strikes on Iran and Tehran’s targets amid mixed signals. Right-leaning outlets absent, missing potential emphasis on Iranian aggression or support for strikes against Iran.