March 05, 2025

Trump vows to press ahead; LeBron James hits new milestone

21 minutes

On today's episode: President Donald Trump has vowed to keep up his campaign of “swift and unrelenting action” in reorienting the nation’s economy, immigration and foreign policy in his address to Congress. Trump delivered an unyielding address Tuesday night to Congress and the nation. Democratic legislators registered their dissent with stone faces, placards calling out "lies,” and one legislator’s ejection.

In other news: The latest on discussions between the US and Ukraine; severe weather in parts of the nation; and aid for Gaza is on hold.

Demonstrators across 50 states look to unify a disparate opposition to Trump and his sweeping agenda.

Greenland's leader says the island 'is ours' in defiance of message from Trump.

The IRS is drafting plans to cut as much as half of its 90,000-person workforce, AP sources say.

Speaker Johnson tells GOP lawmakers to skip town halls after an onslaught of protests.

Trudeau slams Trump's tariffs, says US is appeasing Putin while launching a trade war against Canada.

US tariffs take effect and Mexico, Canada and China retaliate with their own tariffs on the US.

Zelenskyy calls his Oval Office spat with Trump 'regrettable' and says he's ready to work for peace.

Wall Street falls again as losses wipe out all post-election gains for the S&P 500.

Target posts strong fourth quarter profits and sales, but warns on impact of tariffs.

Cybercrime crew stole then resold hundreds of tickets to Swift concerts, prosecutors say.

Texas measles outbreak fueled by distrust in public health and personal choice.

New Orleans celebrates Mardi Gras Day with costumes and revelry despite weather concerns.

George Clooney revisits a journalistic hero in Broadway version of 'Good Night, and Good Luck.'

LeBron James eclipses 50,000 career points, a Mavericks star is out for the season, the top team in men’s college basketball is upset, a Japanese phenom makes his spring training debut for the Dodgers, a record inning in college baseball and a record contract extension for Eagles star Saquon Barkley.

China sticks to economic growth target of 'around 5%' despite a looming trade war.

Arab leaders endorse a counterproposal to Trump's Gaza plan, with ceasefire uncertain.

—The Associated Press

About this program

Host Terry Lipshetz is managing editor of the national newsroom for Lee Enterprises. Besides producing the daily Hot off the Wire news podcast, Terry conducts periodic interviews for this Behind the Headlines program, co-hosts the Streamed & Screened movies and television program and is the former producer of Across the Sky, a podcast dedicated to weather and climate.

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