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Liberation Day

Today is the day President Donald Trump declared Liberation Day in America as he prepares to announce a historic set of new tariffs against foreign goods coming into the country. John Stolnis has more from Washington.

Special Election Results

Special elections in Florida and Wisconsin received a lot of national attention, and money, in what some of the candidates framed as a referendum on President Trump. But correspondent Rich Johnson reports, in the end, the feared upsets on both sides of the political aisle didn’t happen.

Caine On The Hill

President Trump’s pick to lead the Joint Chiefs spent Tuesday on Capitol Hill for his Senate confirmation hearing. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.

HHS Layoffs Underway

The Trump administration continues to make good on its promise to cut government spending with the latest rounds of layoffs impacting the Department of Health and Human Services. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.

Mangione Could Face The Death Penalty

The Department of Justice announced that the death penalty is on the table for suspect Luigi Mangione, charged in the killing of the UnitedHealthcare CEO. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.

Johnson Facing Loss On Proxy Voting

Two bipartisan moms brought the House of Representatives to a halt and stopped Speaker Mike Johnson from killing a measure to allow proxy voting for new parents. Ed Donahue reports.

Tariff Talk

In an event in the Rose Garden at the White House after the markets close on Wall Street later today, the day he is calling Liberation Day, President Trump will unveil his new tariffs. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports there are both risks and benefits to the president’s plan.

World Prepares For Trump Tariffs

Reaction from world leaders to President Trump’s new tariffs includes concern for their own nation’s economies, as well as threats of retaliatory action against US goods and US manufacturers. Correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports the European Commission’s top executive warns of a push back, and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, speaking on CTV, says Canada is ready to retaliate.

Filibuster Record

Democratic Senator Corey Booker recorded the longest Senate floor speech in history. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.

Soldiers Dead In Lithuania

The Pentagon reports that 3 of the 4 American soldiers missing in Lithuania have been found dead. The details from correspondent Ben Thomas.

Cornell Student Drops Deportation Lawsuit

A Cornell University student who was involved in pro-Gaza protests on campus, and sued President Trump after his visa was revoked, says he's now self-deporting. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.

Arrest In Control Tower Fight

A Federal Aviation Administration employee working at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport has been charged with assault during a fight that broke out in the control tower. 

Read’s Second Trial

In Massachusetts, jury selection began in the second murder trial for a woman who is accused of killing her police officer boyfriend. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.

Tech News

There’s potentially new trouble for National Security Advisor Mike Waltz. After being accused of inviting a reporter to a sensitive Signal chat, a report says he may have leaked info through his personal G-mail account. Here’s Chuck Palm with today’s tech news.

Finally  

There seems to be more than enough finger-pointing as to why Snow White is a box office bust. Kevin Carr explains what has gone wrong.

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Liberation Day Preview

President Trump says he is getting ready to make a major announcement tomorrow, expected to be a potentially historic number of new tariffs to go into effect, calling it Liberation Day in America. John Stolnis has more from Washington.

Florida Elections Today

Voters in two Florida districts will be heading to the polls, casting ballots today in two special congressional elections. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports that while the two Democrat candidates did well in fundraising, the two GOP candidates are still favored to win in seats previously held by Republican congressmen. 

More Deportations

More members of a notorious gang have been deported from the United States to a prison in El Salvador. Lisa Dwyer reports.

Georgia Election Case Over

The Justice Department has officially dropped a Biden-era lawsuit challenging Georgia’s election laws. The details from correspondent Julie Walker.

Latest On The Hackman Investigation

Images of the bodies from the investigation into the deaths of actor Gene Hackman and his wife will remain under seal for now. Correspondent Jennifer King reports.

Luna Leaves The Freedom Caucus

Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna announced she is ending her membership with the House Freedom Caucus. 

Third Term Talk

The continued comments by President Trump and others about serving a third term in the White House are starting to worry some opponents as well as political experts.  More from correspondent Rich Johnson.

Anger Over Putin Inaction

Despite heavy involvement from the Trump administration, the fighting continues between Russia and Ukraine, and some in Europe including the President of Finland are hoping that President Trump puts Vladimir Putin on notice that he must stop delaying coming to the table to talk peace. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. 

Latest On The Asia Earthquake

The death toll has surpassed 2,000 and is expected to rise following last week's massive earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand. Correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports aid groups are moving into some areas, while others remain cut off due to the devastation.

Fire At A GOP HQ

Officials with the New Mexico Republican Party confirm that their GOP headquarters was targeted in a suspected arson attack. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.

Wisconsin Court Election Preview

Along with two congressional elections in Florida, the most expensive race for a court seat in American history will be decided today in Wisconsin. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.

Harvard Under Review

The Trump administration says that it is reviewing roughly $9 billion dollars in federal grants and contracts awarded to Harvard University. 

California Wildfire

High winds are fanning a wildfire east of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Correspondent Jennifer King reports.

Tech News

No, it's not an April Fools joke, the Chinese owned Tik Tok might be sold to an American investor by next week. Here’s Chuck Palm with today’s tech news.

Finally  

Emmy-winning actress Kim Delaney is in trouble with the law, arrested following an alleged domestic dispute after an argument with her partner became violent. The details from Kevin Carr.

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Tesla Protests & Counter Protests

Across the nation, as well as in Canada and the UK there were protests over the weekend against Tesla and Elon Musk, but in a number of cases there were also people waving American flags holding “Stand with Tesla” rallies. As correspondent Julie Walker reports, both the protests and rallies come as the Department of Justice is investigating a number of cases of people damaging Tesla cars and cybertrucks, along with Tesla showrooms.

Tariff Debate

The Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday that an internal debate continues to brew inside the White House over how far to take additional tariffs ahead of a self-imposed Wednesday announcement. John Stolnis has more from Washington.

Wisconsin OK’s Musk Checks

The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Sunday night unanimously decided not to hear a last-minute attempt by the state’s attorney general seeking to prevent Elon Musk from giving out million-dollar checks at a rally ahead of the state's closely contested Supreme Court election. Correspondent Donna Warder reports.

Thinking About A Third Term

President Trump won't rule out running for a third term, which currently is not allowed under the Constitution. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.

Trump Unhappy With Putin

The president said he is unhappy with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, following remarks from the Kremlin where he suggested that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is not a legitimate leader. 

Utah Flushes Flouride

Utah has moved to ban fluoride in public drinking water, a move being criticized by the American Dental Association. Correspondent Lisa Adams Wagner has more.

Latest On Southeast Asia Earthquake

The death toll has surged past 17 hundred in Myanmar and Thailand following a massive Southeast Asia earthquake and a number of strong aftershocks. Correspondent Jennifer King reports in Thailand, a skyscraper under construction toppled, with nearly 100 workers still unaccounted for.

Dangers Persist At DC Airport

It was two months ago that an American Airlines flight and a military helicopter collided over the Potomac River at Reagan National Airport in Washington, DC. Now comes word that in the span of just a few days, another commuter plane and a military fighter jet were dangerously close to one another.

Preview Of Florida Special Elecitons

There’s a lot riding on special elections happening tomorrow to fill a pair of House seats in two Florida congressional districts. Bob Brown has details.

Dangerous Weather

At least one person died when they were hit by a tree in eastern Oklahoma as severe weather erupted across a vast stretch of the United States on Sunday amid warnings of widespread damaging winds, tornadoes and hail as large as baseballs. Correspondent Julie Walker reports. 

Correspondent’s Dinner Cancels Comic

The annual White House Correspondent’s Dinner will go on, but without the comedy headliner. 

Law Firm’s Deal

A big law firm is cutting a deal with the White House to avoid an executive order issued by President Trump. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.

Noem Visits Mexico

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has wrapped up her trip to Central and South America with a meeting with the president of Mexico. Correspondent Marcela Sanchez reports.

Tech News

In a bold move, Elon Musk’s X-AI business, acquires the X-Social Media platform in a stock swap that might just save Tesla in the interim. Here’s Chuck Palm with today’s tech news.

Finally  

He was best known for his roles in Shogun and Dr. Kildare. Correspondent Donna Warder reports on the death of actor Richard Chamberlain.

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HHS Cuts Coming

The White House says there’s plans in place to cut 10,000 jobs at the Department of Health and Human Services, in addition to the more than 10,000 workers who have already resigned. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on what’s being called an elimination of an entire alphabet soup of HHS departments.

Feds Arrest MS-13 Leader Outside Washington

The alleged leader of the violent MS-13 street gang on the East Coast has been arrested. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports he was taken into custody by Federal agents living in a home in the suburbs of Washington, DC.

Trump Pulls Stefanik Nomination

President Trump caught lawmakers by surprise when he withdrew the nomination of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik as US Ambassador to the United Nations. Bob Brown tells us what led to the White House decision.

Busted For Damaging Tesla Cars

A man accused of setting fire to Tesla vehicles in Las Vegas could now face federal charges. The details from correspondent Donna Warder.

Immigration Student Crackdown Grows

A student from Turkey is the latest to be caught up in the Trump administration immigration crackdown. As correspondent Ed Donahue reports the actions come as Secretary of State Marco Rubio is defending the revocation of student visas for those who violate the rule of law.

Sundance Change Of Address

There’s a big change of address for an iconic film festival. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.

Some GOP Speaking Out On Signal Chat Incident

On Capitol Hill, some Republican lawmakers are beginning to speak out against the members of the Trump national security team who were involved in the Signal social media chat on attack plans that were inadvertently shared with a reporter over the weekend. John Stolnis has more on the continuing fallout from Washington.

Worldwide Reaction To Trump Car Tariffs

There is concern from American carmakers and condemnation from world leaders to President Trump's announcement of 25 percent auto tariffs that are soon to begin. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports that American allies, including Canada, may be planning retaliatory tariffs despite warnings of doing so from President Trump.

Musk Talks DOGE

Billionaire Elon Musk is defending cuts made by the Department of Government Efficiency under his leadership. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports Musk sat down with FOX News in an exclusive interview to crunch to the numbers.

DOE Investigating California Schools

The Department of Education announced it is opening an investigation of the California Department of Education over alleged violations of the Family Educational Rights Privacy Act.

Noem To Columbia

Following her visit to a notorious prison in El Salvador housing deportees from the United States, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem went to Columbia for talks. Correspondent Marcela Sanchez reports.

AP Returns To Court

The Associated Press returned to a Federal court to ask a judge to restore its full access to presidential events. 

JD & Usha Vance To Greenland

Vice President JD Vance is expected to criticize Denmark after his wife, Second Lady Usha Vance, had to change her itinerary and abandon opportunities to take in cultural aspects of her planned Greenland trip. 

Sports – Robert Workman  

Baseball & more.  

Finally  

Another honor for TV's beloved "Golden Girl." The-late Betty White is now on a U.S. postage stamp. Correspondent Donna Warder reports. 

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House Hears Yemen Chat Controversy

The talk about the Signal text chat involving the Defense Secretary, National Security Advisor, Vice President and others was ratcheted up after the editor of the Atlantic Magazine published the conversation discussing the detailed attack plans on Yemen before it happened. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports that after the Senate, a House hearing into the matter left more questions than answers.

Trump Orders Car Tariffs

President Trump announced he’s placing a 25% tariff on auto imports, which rattled Wall Street, car buyers, and car makers. Correspondent Donna Warder reports.

Canada Responds To New Trump Tariffs

Canada’s new Prime Minister Mark Carney said that the new tariffs would hurt both the Canadian economy as well as American consumers who will have to pay more for vehicles, and added Canada will respond against the new tariffs.

Noem Tours El Salvador Prison

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem spent Wednesday in El Salvador's high security confinement center which also houses deportees from the US. Jennifer King has more.

Judge Blocks Transgender Military Ban

A federal judge has denied the Trump administration efforts to ban transgender people from joining the military. 

Court Blocks Venezuelan Flights Through El Salvador

A Federal appeals court is denying a request to block a ruling that bars the Trump administration from deporting Venezuelan migrants under wartime authority. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.

Border Library Closed To Canada

A popular library that sits directly atop the US and Canadian border faces new restrictions due to tensions between the two nations. Correspondent Lisa Adams Wagner reports.

Fireworks At CPB Hearing

As one House hearing Wednesday tackled how a journalist somehow was allowed into a Signal text chain involving members of the Trump administration which was discussing an imminent US attack on the Houthis in Yemen, at the same time, a House subcommittee hearing on federal funding for public broadcasting featured a combination of tension and sarcasm. Correspondent Rich Johnson has more.

Greenland Trip Itinerary Changes

Vice President JD Vance and the Second Lady will travel to Greenland on Friday, however, their travel itinerary while there has been changed, following blowback from Greenland’s government and Denmark. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.

Tufts University Student Arrested

A Turkish student at Tufts University outside Boston was arrested by immigration authorities, accused by Homeland Security of engaging in activities in support of Hamas and now faces deportation. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports her arrest was captured on video.

Debt Ceiling Concerns

There are concerns in Washington that the U.S. could run short of money to pay its bills as early as August. Correspondent Donna Warder has the latest on the debt ceiling.

SCOTUS On Ghost Guns

The Supreme Court has made a ruling on firearms. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports on a decision involving ghost guns.

Protests Against Hamas In Gaza

For the second straight day there were large protests in Gaza, but chants of “Death to America” and “Death to Israel” were not being said. 

Finally  

A White House event hosted by the President focused on the women helping to shape the nation. Correspondent Marcela Sanchez reports.

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Senate Hears Yemen Chat Controversy

As President Trump downplays the situation surrounding the Yemen war plans group chat, National Security Advisor Mike Waltz told Fox News he’s taking full responsibility for using the unclassified commercial chat app. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports a contentious Senate hearing on Tuesday left some on the Senate Intelligence Committee questioning how this situation could have ever happened.

House Plans For Judges

House Republicans are mounting a two-part strategy to fight what they say is over-reach by some federal judges. Details from correspondent Rich Johnson.

Plea Deal For Texas Mass Shooter

The lone gunman who killed 23 people in an attack targeting Hispanic shoppers at a Texas Walmart in 2019, already serving life sentences for his crimes, was also facing the death penalty, but the El Paso County prosecutor has offered the shooter a plea deal to spare his life. Correspondent Jennifer King reports on the decision.

Congresswoman’s Disability Comments

A Congresswoman is facing backlash for comments she made about the disability of Texas Governor Greg Abbott. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.

Judge Halts Columbia Student’s Deportation

A federal judge has ordered immigration authorities to halt, for now, their efforts to detain a Columbia University student who claims she is being targeted for her involvement in pro-Palestinian protests. 

Fighting Wildfires

Mandatory evacuations are underway as wildfires in North and South Carolina remain out of control. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.

Reporter & Hegseth Speak Out On The Yemen Chat

The Trump administration finds itself embroiled in a security incident after a journalist was inadvertently placed into a group chat involving high-ranking national security members including the Vice President discussing an imminent US military attack against Yemen. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports on what was said by the reporter and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, along with the response of the leadership in the US Senate.

VP Also Heading To Greenland

Later this week, Vice President J.D. Vance and his wife will head with an American delegation to Greenland, a self-governing region of Denmark that has become a focus of American expansion for President Trump. John Stolnis has more from Washington.

Honoring Heroes

The National Medal of Honor Museum is officially open to the public. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.

Election Executive Order

President Trump signed a wide-ranging executive order to overhaul elections in the United States. His newest order includes requiring documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote in federal elections, and all ballots cast must be received by Election Day. 

Peace At Sea

The Trump administration says it’s brokered a Black Sea safe shipping deal in talks with Ukraine and Russia, another step in the process of bringing peace to the region. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.

Coach Fired

A well-known college football coach is out of a job after being investigated for mistreating staffers Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

Heroic Efforts In New Mexico

More is being learned about the mass shooting in New Mexico over the weekend, and heroic efforts by police to help those gripped with fear in the crossfire. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.

Finally  

Two new producers are joining the James Bond family, and the next in the long series of Bond films will be in the hands of Amazon. Kevin Carr reports the next Bond movie won’t be released until 2027.

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Inadvertent Yemen Messages

The White House is doing damage control after it was uncovered that messages on a chat app involving Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, the Vice President, Secretary of State and other national security officials discussing plans for the US attack on Yemen accidently included a news magazine journalist. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports that Hegseth is claiming that nobody sent war plans on that app.

Trump Talks Tariffs

On a day when South Korea’s Hyundai announced a $20 billion dollar investment in the US, including a steel manufacturing facility in Louisiana in an effort to avoid tariffs, President Trump is adding to his list of products subject to tariffs but suggests there may be some flexibility. Jim Roope reports.

Columbia Student Facing New Trouble

An accused anti-Israel agitator at Columbia University is facing new accusations regarding his status in America. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.

Wildfires In Four States

Dry conditions have led to a series of wildfires in the East, including in New Jersey, Georgia, South Carolina, and three in North Carolina. Correspondent Julie Walker reports a state of emergency was declared in the Tar Heel State, in the same areas that have already dealt with drought and massive flooding.

US-Russia Maritime Deal

The U.S. and Russia are planning to release a joint statement this morning after holding discussions in Saudi Arabia aimed at achieving a Black Sea maritime ceasefire deal. 

DeJoy Stepping Down

He was first put in charge of the US Post Office by President Trump during his first term, and stayed in place through the Biden administration. After five years on the job, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy is stepping down. The details from correspondent Jennifer King.

Trump Wants SCOTUS Decision On Workers

President Trump is asking the Supreme Court to weigh in on a lower court's decision to force the government to re-hire many federal workers that were cut by Elon Musk's DOGE. John Stolnis has more from Washington.

Noem To Central America

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is headed to Central America later this week as the Trump administration deports criminal migrants back to their home countries. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. 

Reaction To Usha Vance Greenland Trip

The outgoing leader of Greenland is denouncing the planned trip by Second Lady Usha Vance and her young son along with National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, claiming they had not been invited, and called their trip “a provocation.” Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.

More Legal Trouble For Justin Eichorn

The trouble seems to be getting worse for former Minnesota State Senator Justin Eichorn. The Republican was arrested, allegedly caught in a sex sting attempting to meet up a teenage girl who was actually an undercover police officer. 

Cornell Student Now Facing Deportation

A Cornell University PhD anti-Israel student that the government is trying to deport has been ordered to surrender to Immigration and Customs Enforcement, which comes as his lawyer and the attorney for a Columbia University student fight to keep their clients from deportation. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.

Jordan To Hold Hearing On Judges

The House Judiciary Committee is expected to hold a hearing early next week looking into the issue of "activist judges." 

Tech News

President Trump's Media company, and crypto-dot-com are teaming up to offer a basket of "Made in America" funds with a focus on digital assets and securities.  Here’s Chuck Palm with today’s tech news.

Finally  

It was a big night for Conan O’Brien who was honored with a prestigious award at Washington, DC’s Kennedy Center. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.

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Administration’s Migrant Flight Response

President Donald Trump's border czar says they will not defy a judge's order on deportation flights, but they will continue deporting, insisting that all of the illegal migrants flown from the US to a prison in El Salvador were gang members, and that the actions of the Trump administration is saving lives. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.

Democrats In Distress

Democrat lawmakers took to the Sunday shows facing questions about the party's unpopularity among voters and calls by some for Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer to either step down or be replaced after voting for the House Republicans' stopgap spending bill to avoid a government shutdown. John Stolnis has more from Washington.

Former US Attorney Found Dead

Authorities in Virginia say a former U-S Attorney, who oversaw cases on Russian war crimes and MS-13, was found dead in her home over the weekend. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest.

Pope Released From Hospital

Although appearing very frail, Pope Francis was released from a Rome hospital where he spent the past five weeks battling double pneumonia. Correspondent Trisha Thomas reports.

Deportation To Venezuela Resumes

Deportation flights to Venezuela resumed on Sunday after a weeks-long standoff between Venezuelan President Nicholas Maduro and the Trump administration. 

Columbia Reverses Course

After the Trump administration announced they would block federal funding to a number of colleges and universities over anti-Israel and transgender stances, Columbia University has agreed to make some policy changes. Lisa Dwyer reports.

The Tesla Takedown

The growing protests of Trump administration cuts to federal programs and firings of federal workers continue to hit the most famous company owned by the face of the Department of Government Efficiency, Elon Musk, protests that have sparked outrage from both the Attorney General and President Trump, who are decrying the acts including vandalism as “domestic terrorism.” Correspondent Rich Johnson has more on what’s being called “The Tesla Takedown.”

New Mexico Mass Shooting

Police in New Mexico says four suspects are in custody after a mass shooting at a local park. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports, including the audio of the moments when gunfire erupted – audio courtesy of the Las Cruces Community Watch.

Reaction To George Foreman’s Death

There is reaction from around the world after one of the most iconic boxers in history has died. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports on the passing of George Foreman.

Former VOA Journalists Lawsuit

The latest lawsuit against the actions of the Office of Government Efficiency and the Trump administration comes from several former journalists at the Voice of America. 

Measles Outbreak Worsens

Texas health officials are predicting the length of the measles outbreak will worsen in the Lone Star State, despite the increase in vaccination rates. Correspondent Marcela Sanchez reports.

Usha Vance To Greenland

Second Lady Usha Vance will travel to Greenland this week, becoming the latest U.S. official to visit the Danish territory since President Trump announced his desire to bring the island under US control. 

Finally  

It may have been number one at the box office this weekend, which was expected, but it was less than what Disney was expecting, and two other films had even worse news. Kevin Carr reports.

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Dismantling The Department of Education

President Trump is making good on a campaign promise to begin eliminating the Department of Education. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. 

Trump-Judicial Showdown

A federal judge who demanded the Trump administration turn around flights carrying migrants accused of being part of a notorious Venezuelan gang out of the country last weekend says officials must tell him why they ignored his order. John Stolnis has more on the growing showdown between the Trump administration and the judicial branch.

Personal Info Outed During JFK File Release

Some people who were named in the JFK assassination files released earlier this week are not happy with the decision made by President Trump. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on personal information being part of the release that has led to serious concerns.

DOGE Social Security Ruling

Saying it was like – quote – “hitting a fly with a sledgehammer,” a judge released a 137-page ruling blocking the Department of Government Efficiency from accessing some Social Security system records. Lisa Dwyer reports.

EU Delaying New Tariffs

The European Union will delay implementing its first set of tariffs on goods from the U.S. until the middle of April to allow for additional time for discussions with Washington. 

Bridge Concerns

Federal transportation officials say last year's collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore was an accident waiting to happen. Correspondent Donna Warder reports.

Reason Behind DOE Dismantling

President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing Education Secretary Linda McMahon to start the process of dismantling the Department of Education. Correspondent Collin Binkley looks at the reasons the Trump administration is making this move.

Hospital Shooting

There were tense moments in the Detroit suburb of Troy, Michigan, after a man was shot outside of a hospital in what police called a targeted attack. Correspondent Donna Warder reports that despite initial confusion as to what happened, police acted fast to track down the shooter.

Latest On The Houthis

President Trump is demanding that Iran immediately stop supplying long-range missiles and other weapons to the Houthis in Yemen. This comes after the US military this week attacked Houthi positions that are threatening commercial ships in the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea. Correspondent Jennifer King reports.

Trump Rails Against Judges

President Trump is calling on the US Supreme Court to reverse injunctions placed on his administration's efforts to carry out mass deportations and other moves to downsize the scope of government. 

Khalil’s Arrest On Tape

New cell phone video shows the arrest of a Columbia University anti-Israel activist by federal immigration agents. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.

American Held In Afghanistan Freed

An American civilian being held by the Taliban in Afghanistan is now a free man and will be heading back to the US. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.

Lawmaker’s Sex Sting

A politician who was arrested in a sex sting has resigned from the Minnesota State Senate. 

Finally  

We may only be in March, but it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas for singing legend Mariah Carey. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on a court case featuring her wildly popular holiday tune.

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Trump-Zelensky “Fantastic” Call

President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had what the White House calls a fantastic phone call as another step is taken toward a ceasefire in Ukraine’s war with Russia. Jim Roope reports that even though Zelensky said that words are not enough when it comes to Vladimir Putin, there is a path for peace.

Judge Extends Deportation Hearing

A Federal judge is giving the Trump administration more time to provide details on recent deportation flights. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.

Trump’s Department of Education Order

Following weeks of staffing and spending cuts, President Trump is expected to sign a directive today to officially wind down the Department of Education. 

Penn Facing Federal Cuts

The Trump administration has suspended $175 million dollars in aid to the University of Pennsylvania over its policies regarding transgender athletes. Correspondent Donna Warder reports.

DOGE Wins Peace Institute Case

A federal judge ruled in favor of the Trump administration, after a government-funded nonprofit organization called the US Institute for Peace filed a lawsuit to stop the Department of Government Efficiency from making budget cuts. 

Court Ruling On Ohio Transgender Care

An appeals court has handed down a ruling on gender affirming care in Ohio.  Lisa Dwyer reports.

Verdict In Greenpeace Case

It’s a verdict that could bankrupt the organization. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on a lawsuit involving Greenpeace and an oil pipeline.

Fed’s Take On The Economy

Wall Street clearly welcomed Fed Chairman Jerome Powell’s belief that interest rate cuts could still happen this year despite tariff concerns and inflation he expects will begin to lower, but warned of high economic uncertainty. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.

Investigating Tesla Attacks

Amidst a wave of attacks against Tesla cars and dealerships across the country, the Trump administration is promising to find the perpetrators, calling the attacks an act of domestic terrorism. John Stolnis has more from Washington.

Execution Debate

There’s now a debate in Louisiana after the state for the first time used nitrogen in the execution of a death row inmate. As Julie Walker reports, while some question whether the use of nitrogen or even executing the inmate is the right thing to do, others are calling it justice served for an unthinkable crime.

Latest On Missing Student Case

An American being detained in the Dominican Republic is back in the United States after being named a person of interest in the death of a college student. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. 

Khalil’s Trial In NJ

An anti-Israel activist detained by the U.S. government over his participation in demonstrations at New York’s Columbia University was told by a judge he can challenge the legality of his detention, but the case should be heard in New Jersey.

Lawmaker’s Sex Sting

A Minnesota State Senator is in serious trouble with the law. Authorities arrested 40-year-old Justin Eichorn as a part of a sex sting operation. 

Finally  

A West Virginia judge threw the book at a couple after they were found guilty of heinously abusing their adopted children. Lisa Dwyer reports.

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