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If someone in the U.S. on a tourist visa or in possession of a green card violates the terms of their admission, they can be removed. LA Times
The side of the building, at 60 Morningside Drive, appeared to have been pelted with red paint balloons -- with the urgent message scrawled in black marker -- when Columbia’s public safety officers spotted the damage around 12:50 a.m., police said. New York Post
VOA VIEW: They should be found and arrested.
The feds said that the bawdy houses were frequented by politicians, military officials and government contractors New York Post
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During a press conference with House Democratic leaders, Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) refused to answer questions on whether Sen. Chuck Schumer should still lead the caucus in the Senate. Schumer caused a stir among dems after he announced plans to avert a government shutdown by supporting a GOP-led budget bill. New York Post
Talks in Moscow with a U.S. special envoy indicated that Russia was keen to keep negotiating with the United States over Ukraine. New York Times
Mississippi became the third state to ban cell-derived meat, a product not for sale in the United States. New York Times
A new study found that fair prices for medications like Wegovy and Zepbound would be hundreds less per month than they are now. New York Times
The killing comes as the group has been reconstituting in Syria, carrying out more attacks than at any time since it lost control of its territory nearly six years ago. New York Times
In talks aimed at finding common ground on tariffs, Canadian officials were told April 2 will be a crucial day in setting the Trump tariff doctrine, and any relief could come later. New York Times
VOA VIEW: As it should be.
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FBI Director Kash Patel announced that the agency is investigating multiple swatting incidents targeting conservative media personalities. OANN
VOA VIEW: They should be found and prosecuted.
According to reports, President Donald Trump has instructed the U.S. military to devise a range of strategies for retaking the Panama Canal, in an effort to dissuade communist China from continuing conducting operations in the region. OANN
VOA VIEW: A reasonable start and action.
“Squad” member Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez went after Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer on Thursday after he said he would not stop a GOP-backed stopgap bill in order to avoid a partial government shutdown. OANN
VOA VIEW: AOC is an idiot.
U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy announced to Congress that he signed an agreement with Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), with hopes that DOGE will help provide assistance to the downward agency as it begins to address “big problems.” OANN
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The Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights has initiated investigations into more than 50 universities over allegations of "race-exclusionary practices" as part of its crackdown on diversity, equity and inclusion in academia. Washington Times
Hamas rejected a new deal to extend the ceasefire in Gaza by several weeks in exchange for Hamas releasing five living and 10 dead hostages, said U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: Hamas has few, if any, bargaining chips.
Kuwait has released 10 American prisoners, including veterans and military contractors jailed for years on drug-related charges, in a move seen as a gesture of goodwill between two allies. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: As they should.
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Math enthusiasts around the world, from college students to rocket scientists, celebrate Pi Day, which is March 14 or 3/14 - the first three digits of an infinite number with many practical uses. Washington Times
Trader Joe's says some bottles of Gerolsteiner sparkling water may be cracked or damaged and should be discarded carefully. CBS
Most cases have been from an outbreak in Texas and New Mexico, the CDC says. CBS
When it comes to severe weather events like tornadoes and flash floods, what's the difference between a watch and warning, and which is worse? CBS
The order from U.S. District Judge James Bredar came in a lawsuit filed by 19 states and the District of Columbia against multiple federal agencies alleging the mass firings are illegal. CBS
VOA VIEW: The Judge does not have jurisdiction.
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Three people have been arrested, one on manslaughter charges, in the death last month of a 20-year-old student at Southern University and A&M College. Authorities say Caleb Wilson died after being punched in the chest during a fraternity hazing ritual at an off-campus warehouse. Kati Weis reports from New Orleans. CBS
Some 52% of global fund managers told Bank of America in a survey that they view gold as "the best hedge against a full-blown trade war." CNBC
VOA VIEW: Good thilng to have.
Many members of the U.S. military qualify for special tax breaks that aren't available to other Americans. CNBC
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Trump said he would not change his mind about imposing "reciprocal tariffs" on other countries that have their own tariffs on U.S. goods. CNBC
An American Airlines flight caught fire at Denver International Airport on Thursday. FOX News
The number of nationwide gotaways has plunged under President Donald Trump compared to the throes of President Joe Biden's administration. FOX News
VOA VIEW: Biden caused many security and financial problems.
Border czar Tom Homan was seen casually eating an apple and walking past furious pro illegal immigration protesters in Albany on Wednesday. FOX News
Former U.S. ambassador to the Dominican Republic Robin Bernstein, who served between 2018 and 2021, has a warning for spring breakers in light of the disappearance of Sudiksha Konanki. FOX News
President Donald Trump will speak at the Justice Department Friday about his administration's plans toward "restoring law and order." UPI
The United States Senate is to vote Friday on the six-month government funding bill that was passed by Congress with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y, now saying he will vote for it. UPI
President Vladimir Putin of Russia said he agrees in essence to a 30-day U.S.-backed cease-fire in his war in Ukraine, while voicing concerns over what he described as "nuances" as he seeks concessions from Kyiv. UPI
VOA VIEW: Russia should not create more obstacles.
The Trump administration has demoted its top Internal Revenue Service lawyer and replaced him after the Department of Government Efficiency received pushback while trying to obtain confidential taxpayer information. UPI
Iran is operating a ghost fleet to sell oil to China in violation of existing sanctions, which U.S. officials seek to stop with the help of new sanctions. UPI
VOA VIEW: Iran is pushing its luck.
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Don't listen and get fired. Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency has sent out a second mass e-mail to executive branch employees requiring them to list their weekly accomplishments by midnight Monday — but with a new requirement excepting classified information.
The new missive hit email boxes via the Office of Personnel Management, and bore the subject line “What did you do last week? Part II,” in a callback to last week’s DOGE email that caused an uproar and confusion. The federal employees have until 11:59 p.m. ET to write an email listing 5 bullets describing what they accomplished last week. The email added the new requirement that targeted agencies whose employees sought to be exempt from the extra paperwork due to the secretive nature of their work. Respondents were told not to send links, attachments, or any classified or sensitive information — and were given the option to write “All of my activities are sensitive.”
“Going forward, please complete the above task each week by Monday at 11:59pmET,” the email stated. Several of Trump’s newly appointed agency heads told their employees to ignore Musk’s accountability-minded email initiative. Both FBI director Kash Patel and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard told their agencies to ignore the demand. Musk took to X to emphasize that the email is mandatory — responding to claims the Secretary Pete Hegseth has told the Department of Defense employees to circulate their reports internally as well as to OPM.
