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President Donald Trump arrives on Air Force One at Palm Beach International Airport, Friday, March 28, 2025, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

President Donald Trump arrives on Air Force One at Palm Beach International Airport, Friday, March 28, 2025, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP/AP hide caption

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Trump doesn't rule out seeking 3rd term. And, a revamp of the Smithsonian Institution

President Trump says he isn't ruling out the possibility of seeking a 3rd term in office. And, an executive order targets the Smithsonian Institution to restore "sanity to American history."

President Trump Third Term, Smithsonian Executive Order, Myanmar Earthquake

Friday

Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks during his visit to the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial museum in Jerusalem on February 16, 2025 during his first Middle East tour. (Photo by Evelyn Hockstein / POOL / AFP) (Photo by EVELYN HOCKSTEIN/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks during his visit to the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial museum in Jerusalem on February 16, 2025. EVELYN HOCKSTEIN/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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U.S. revokes hundreds of visas to repress student activism. And, HHS cuts jobs

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says hundreds of visas have been revoked in an effort to repress student activism. And, the Trump administration plans to cut 20,000 jobs from health agencies.

ICE Student Arrests, HHS Cuts, Stefanik Nomination Pulled, China Trade City

Thursday

A House lawmaker points to text messages by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during an annual worldwide threats assessment hearing on March 26. The hearing, held by the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, addressed Trump administration officials inadvertently including a journalist on a high-level Signal group chat discussing plans to bomb Houthi targets in Yemen.

A House lawmaker points to text messages by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during an annual worldwide threats assessment hearing on March 26. The hearing, held by the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, addressed Trump administration officials inadvertently including a journalist on a high-level Signal group chat discussing plans to bomb Houthi targets in Yemen. Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images hide caption

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Trump's new tariffs could raise car prices. And, Dems demand answers after Signal leak

Trump announced he'll impose 25% tariffs on imported cars starting next week. The decision received mixed reactions. And, Democrats are demanding answers after bombing plans were discussed on Signal.

Intelligence Officials Testify, Trump's Auto Tariffs, DOGE Access

Wednesday

CIA Director John Ratcliffe, Tulsi Gabbard

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Dems want to investigate Signal blunder. And, federal return-to-office complications

Top Democrats call for an investigation into how war plans were shared with a journalist on Signal. And, federal employees face complications and shortages when returning to the office.

Intel Hearing On Group Chat, Return To Office Mandate, Black Sea Deal

Tuesday

U.S. National Security Adviser Michael Waltz (L) and Deputy White House Chief of Staff for Policy Stephen Miller (R) look on as U.S. Pres. Donald Trump speaks with reporters after signing two executive orders in the Oval Office of the White House on Feb. 04, 2025.

U.S. National Security Adviser Michael Waltz (L) and Deputy White House Chief of Staff for Policy Stephen Miller (R) look on as U.S. Pres. Donald Trump speaks with reporters after signing two executive orders in the Oval Office of the White House on Feb. 04, 2025. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images hide caption

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How a journalist was sent the U.S. war plans. And, challenging the Alien Enemies Act

A journalist at The Atlantic was unintentionally added to a group chat with top U.S. national security officials discussing war plans. And, the legal battle over the Alien Enemies Act continues.

War Plans Group Chat, Alien Enemies Act, U.S. Greenland Visit

Monday

Palestinians walk amid the rubble of destroyed homes and buildings in Jabaliya, northern Gaza Strip, March 14.

Palestinians walk amid the rubble of destroyed homes and buildings in Jabaliya, northern Gaza Strip, March 14. Jehad Alshrafi/AP hide caption

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Israel's classified military plans for Gaza. And, defining "buy-now, pay-later" loans

Israel is considering plans for a full-scale ground invasion of Gaza within a few months. And, examining the pros and cons of "buy-now, pay-later" loans.

Occupy Gaza Plan, Ukraine Ceasefire Talks, China Economy

Friday

Naomi, 7 (Left), and Makena, 9 (Center) hold signs and chant during a rally in front of the Department of Education to protest budget cuts.

Naomi, 7 (Left), and Makena, 9 (Center) hold signs and chant during a rally in front of the Department of Education to protest budget cuts. Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images hide caption

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Education Dept. cuts could hurt low-income schools. And, an entertainment rundown

President Trump signed an executive action yesterday to start shutting down the Education Department, which could hurt low-income and rural schools. And, this week's new music, movies and books.

School Funding, Venezuelan Deportation Hearing, Key Bridge Inspection

Thursday

Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell.

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The Fed holds interest rates. And, judge denies request to block DOGE's USIP takeover

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady yesterday as concerns loom over President Trump's new tariffs. And, a judge denied a request to block DOGE's takeover of the U.S. Institute of Peace.

Fed Rates Pause, USIP Loses Case, Israel Restarts Gaza Ground Invasion

Wednesday

Former U.S. Agency for International Development employees terminated after the Trump administration effectively dismantled the agency collect their personal belongings at USAID headquarters on Feb. 27 in Washington, D.C.

Former U.S. Agency for International Development employees terminated after the Trump administration effectively dismantled the agency collect their personal belongings at USAID headquarters on Feb. 27 in Washington, D.C. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images hide caption

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Musk, DOGE violated Constitution, judge says. And, when egg prices might drop

A federal judge ruled that Elon Musk and DOGE likely violated the Constitution when shuttering the USAID. And, a look at when egg prices are likely to drop.

USAID Ruling, Ukraine On Trump Putin Agreement, Gaza Ceasefire Collapse

Tuesday

A woman cries while sitting on the rubble of her house, destroyed in an Israeli strike, in the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza Strip on Tuesday. Israel on Tuesday unleashed its most intense strikes on the Gaza Strip since a January ceasefire.

A woman cries while sitting on the rubble of her house, destroyed in an Israeli strike, in the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza Strip on Tuesday. Israel on Tuesday unleashed its most intense strikes on the Gaza Strip since a January ceasefire. Eyad Baba/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Trump tests executive power. And, hundreds killed in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza

A federal judge is requesting the DOJ give a sworn declaration about deportations over the weekend. And, Israel launched surprise airstrikes in Gaza early Tuesday, killing over 400.

Israel Strikes Gaza, Trump And The Courts, Takeover At US Institute Of Peace

Monday

Destruction from a severe storm is seen on Saturday, March 15, 2025, in Wayne County, Mo.

Destruction from a severe storm is seen on Saturday, March 15, 2025, in Wayne County, Mo. Jeff Roberson/AP hide caption

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Deadly storms hit multiple southern states. And, hundreds of Venezuelans deported

Residents are assessing damage from severe weather that hit multiple U.S. states over the weekend. And, hundreds of people accused of being in a Venezuelan gang have been deported.

Alien Enemies Act, Legal US Immigrants Denied Entry, Deadly Storm System

Wednesday

The U.S. Department of Education headquarters is seen on March 6, in Washington, DC.

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Education Department's major cuts to its staff. And, a proposed Ukraine peace deal

The Department of Education said it will cut around 50% of its workforce. And, the U.S. has announced it will be resuming military aid to Ukraine.

Ukraine Ceasefire Talks, Education Department Layoffs, Spending Bill

Tuesday

A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) at the opening bell in New York City on March 10, 2025.

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Stock markets fall over tariff concerns. And, fentanyl deaths drop in every state

The stock market fell yesterday as investors worry that Trump's tariffs will slow the economy and possibly lead the U.S. into a recession. And, fatal fentanyl overdoses are down in every U.S. state.

Monday

The U.S. Capitol Building on Feb. 10, 2025.

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House Republicans propose plan to avoid shutdown. And, Canada's next prime minister

House Republicans unveiled a bill that has to be approved by Friday to avoid a government shutdown. And, what we know about Mark Carney, who won the leadership contest for Canada's Liberal Party.

Canada's New Leader, ICE Arrest Columbia Student, Congress and The Budget

Friday