In this edition of Rob Schmitt Tonight (Mar. 18, 2026), Rob Schmitt dives into the biggest stories of the day as key political developments continue to unfold. Guests include Lt. General Keith Kellogg (Ret.), Blaine Holt, Seyed Mohammad Marandi, Senator Rand Paul, Kari Lake and Tudor Dixon. Full episodes of NEWSMAX TV primetime shows (for International audiences only) are dubbed into foreign languages for our viewers abroad. For US viewers, you can watch NEWSMAX TV live or on-demand at http://NewsmaxPlus.com
In messages to NPR, Tehran residents describe largely deserted streets roamed by paramilitary officials and vigilantes. They say security forces are banning gatherings for Nowruz, the Persian new year, this week.
Several Republican-led states are passing their own versions of the SAVE America Act, Trump-backed legislation that would introduce new proof-of-citizenship requirements to register to vote.
Mullin's confirmation hearing on Wednesday saw a number of tense moments, mostly between him and Paul over the Oklahoma lawmaker's previous comments about him.
Taylor Delandro TSA callout rates surge to record highs across US | Morning in America The Transportation Security Administration is facing widespread staffing shortages as a record number of agents call out sick, triggering travel disruptions nationwide. NewsNation's Brooke Shafer reports that some major trav… TSA callout rates surge to record highs across US | Morning in America The Transportation Security Administration is facing widespread staffing shortages as a record number of agents call out sick, triggering travel disruptions nationwide. NewsNation's Brooke Shafer reports that some major travel hubs are seeing more than 30% of their security officers absent. Get a fast-paced look at the latest from the border to Main Street…
Federal prosecutors have revealed a sophisticated welfare fraud operation in Chicago, where one man was sentenced to four years in prison for orchestrating a scheme that defrauded taxpayers of $1.5 million. NEWSMAX Crime Correspondent Jason Mattera has more on “Wake Up America.”
