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Biden pushes for pro-abortion rights legislation and improved access to contraception, contrasting Trump's stance leaving abortion limits to states. Trump plans the largest deportation in US history and border security measures, contrasting Biden's struggles with record migrant flows. Biden proposes tax increases for the wealthy and corporate tax breaks, while Trump focuses on slashing tax rates and implementing tariffs. Both differ on intervention in wars and climate change policy, with Biden supporting Ukraine and clean energy, and Trump advocating for police forces and against the Green New Deal. Biden aims to cancel student loan debt, opposed to Trump's plans to shut down the Department of Education.

Bulletin Brief:

Biden v. Trump on Abortion Rights (VoA, AP)

Biden v. Trump on Immigration and the Border (Reuters, The Center Square, VoA)

Biden v. Trump on the Economy (Axios, News Nation)

Biden v. Trump on Foreign Policy (News Nation, USA Today)

Biden v. Trump on Crime (CNN, donaldjtrump.com)

Biden v. Trump on Climate Change (The Hill, USA Today)

Biden v. Trump on Education (NYT, Washington Times)

The Arizona Supreme Court has upheld a law from 1864 that bans almost all abortions in the state, reviving one of the strictest abortion prohibitions in the country. This decision injects the explosive issue of abortion rights squarely into the 2024 presidential campaign. While the ruling is temporarily on hold, it creates uncertainty for abortion providers who could face criminal charges, and has both parties preparing for an ideological battle over the future of abortion access that could sway voters in the key battleground state. Abortion rights groups aim to get a constitutional amendment on the Arizona ballot in November that would counter the revived 19th century abortion ban.

Arizona's top court revives 19th century abortion ban | Reuters

Arizona can enforce an 1864 law criminalizing nearly all abortions, court says | AP News

Arizona Reinstates 160-Year-Old Abortion Ban | NYT  

Superman’s first appearance comic sells for $6 million at auction, making it the most valuable comic ever. Jelly Roll wins big at the CMT awards, including Performance of the Year, solidifying his climb to success in the country music genre. WrestleMania XL in Philadelphia was a massive show, featuring stars from multiple generations of wrestling royalty, and the conclusion of the biggest story. Billie Eilish announces a new album to be released in May, but Rolling Stones Magazine releases the tracklist against her wishes. Pop star and icon Chappell Roan gains popularity on social media after videos of her performances go viral.

The Bulletin Brief 

Superman comic sells for millions (CBS) (NBC)

Jelly Roll wins big at CMT Awards (Biography) (Billboard)

WrestleMania XL recap (BR) (Forbes)

Billie Eilish announces new album (Variety) (Marca)

Chappell Roan goes viral and gains popularity (NPR) (Pitchfork)

The South Carolina Gamecocks completed a perfect 38-0 season by defeating Iowa 87-75 to win the NCAA Women's Basketball National Championship. It was their third title in seven years, cementing their status as a dynasty under coach Dawn Staley who joined an elite group with at least three national titles. Despite Caitlin Clark becoming the all-time leading scorer in Division I basketball, the Gamecocks' depth and defense proved too much for Iowa. The tournament capped an outstanding season that helped grow interest in women's basketball, with the Iowa-UConn Final Four game setting a viewership record.

South Carolina claims NCAA championship over Clark, Iowa - ESPN

South Carolina defeats Iowa 87-75 to win national championship and complete perfect season - NCAA

Caitlin Clark breaks NCAA Tournament career scoring record in Iowa's national championship game - Des Moines Register

The centrist No Labels group has announced it will not field a presidential unity ticket for the 2024 election after failing to attract any high-profile candidates willing to take on President Biden and Donald Trump. Despite raising at least $70 million and securing ballot access in 21 states, No Labels CEO Nancy Jacobson said no candidates emerged "with a credible path to winning the White House." This cements a likely Biden vs Trump rematch as the two major party nominees, with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. remaining as the only other prominent independent candidate.

Centrist group No Labels drops third-party White House bid | Reuters 

No Labels won’t run a third-party campaign after trying to recruit a centrist presidential candidate | AP News

How the No Labels 2024 Presidential Campaign Failed to Launch | WSJ

Office vacancy rates reach a new high of 19.8% in Q1 of 2024, surpassing records from 1986 and 1991. The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge impacts over 8,000 jobs and $200 million of daily cargo movement in Baltimore. Stock market drops after Federal Reserve warns on interest rate cuts. OpenAI unveils voice cloning tech but delays release due to misuse concerns. AT&T reports 73 million customer records leaked after a data breach. Google settles lawsuit, agreeing to destroy billions of Incognito mode browsing data. Tesla's vehicle deliveries drop, leading to a 5% stock decrease. Two investors plead guilty to illegal insider trading ahead of Trump Media SPAC deal.

Macro Recap:

Office Vacancy Rates Reach New All-Time Highs at Roughly 20% (YF) (BLMBG)

Francis Scott Key Bridge Incident Will Have Limited Effect on U.S. Supply Chain (BI) (NPR) 

Stock Market Falls Dramatically as Interest Rate Cuts Become More Pessimistic (AP) (RT) 

Corporate World Recap:

OpenAI Holds Back on Publicly Releasing New Voice Cloning Tech Over Safety Concerns (FN) (YF)

AT&T Reports Over 73 Million Customer Information Leaked and Sold on Black Market (FB) (FT)

Google Destroys Billions of Data Records Because of Lawsuit Settlement (CBS) (WSJ)

Tesla Stock In Shambles After Massive Vehicle Delivery Decline (CNBC) (RT)

Two Investors Involved in Trump’s Social Media IPO Plea Guilty To Insider Trading (BLMBG) (RT) 

American popstar Taylor Swift and boyfriend NFL player Travis Kelce are reportedly planning to move in together, with Kelce sharing details of their Bahamas trip and their upcoming Coachella plans. Jennifer Lopez quietly rebrands her tour to "Greatest Hits Show" amidst poor ticket sales, aiming to focus on her entire discography. Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire smashes box office expectations with an $80 million debut weekend, becoming Warner Brothers Studios' second biggest debut. Vampire Weekend set to release their fifth studio album, "Only God Was Above Us," featuring unique and abstract song structures.

The Bulletin Brief 

Swift and Kelce’s relationship goes to next level (Us Magazine) (InStyle)

JLo rebrands concert after poor ticket sales (Pagesix) (Variety)

Godzilla vs. Kong reaching new heights (Rotten Tomatoes) (Variety)

Vampire Weekend’s Newest Album (Narc.)

An Israeli airstrike killed seven aid workers from the World Central Kitchen humanitarian group in Gaza, drawing widespread international condemnation. Israel called it an unintended tragedy and launched an investigation, while aid groups suspended some operations in Gaza over safety concerns. The incident raised tensions between Israel and allies who have criticized the civilian toll of the conflict with no resolution in sight.

Blinken: US urging Israel to investigate airstrike that killed World Central Kitchen workers | Reuters

Israel Confronts Fallout After Strike That Killed Seven Gaza Aid Workers | WSJ

Middle East Crisis | NYT
Iran vows deadly suspected Israeli airstrike on its consulate in Damascus "will not go unanswered" | CBS News

Trump and Biden clash over border issues, with Trump's inflammatory remarks in Michigan drawing criticism for describing immigrants as "animals." Florida Supreme Court approves nation's strictest 6-week abortion ban, to be decided by voters in November amid hopes of flipping the state blue. Judge in Trump's New York criminal trial expands gag order after Trump's online attack on the judge's daughter; Trump posts $175 million bond for civil fraud case appeal. Israeli airstrike kills seven World Central Kitchen workers in Gaza, halting famine relief efforts. Biden secures historic $25 million in campaign funding, backed by Obama and Clinton. Wisconsin governor vetoes bill banning high school transgender athletes from competing based on gender identity.

Bulletin Brief:

Border problems and dehumanizing comments leave voters unimpressed (AP, ABC)

Florida abortion ban emboldens Biden’s re-election campaign (NBC, Reuters)

Trump gag order expanded while he pays 175 million in bond (NBC, BBC)

Seven aid workers killed in Israeli airstrike (AP)

Biden raises 25 million dollars in campaign funding (NPR)

Wisconsin Governor vetoes anti-trans bill (CBS)

The Final Four is set after an exhilarating NCAA Tournament journey filled with upsets and heroic performances. Powerhouses UConn and Purdue clash with Cinderella stories Alabama and NC State led by social media icon DJ Burns Jr., who has defied stereotypes of a typical basketball athlete's appearance. As the madness continues next weekend in Glendale, Arizona, these four teams vie for the ultimate prize - a spot in the national championship game to be crowned victorious. All eyes will be fixated on the colossal matchups of UConn vs Alabama and Purdue vs NC State to determine which dreams will be realized.

Men's March Madness 2024: Elite Eight tournament takeaways | ESPN

Men’s NCAA Final Four is set with 11th seed N.C. State’s shocking upset of Duke | NBC News 

Men’s March Madness highlights: NC State, Purdue return to Final Four after long waits | USA Today