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Zelenskyy calls for blocking Moscow’s attempts to drag out war after Putin-Trump call
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2025/03/19/zelenskyy-calls-for-blocking-moscow-s-attempts-to-drag-out-war-after-putin-trump-call
House GOP moves swiftly to impeach judge targeted by Trump: Judge James Boasberg is at least the fifth judge to face a Republican impeachment effort.
axios.com/2025/03/18/donald-trump-impeach-judge-house-republicans
Quick Glance: GOP Targets Judge with Impeachment Efforts
- House Republicans introduced articles of impeachment against Judge James Boasberg after he halted deportation flights for Venezuelan gang members.
- Rep. Brandon Gill claims Boasberg exceeded his authority and created a constitutional crisis.
- Trump publicly called for Boasberg's impeachment, labeling him as a 'crooked judge'.
- Chief Justice John Roberts criticized the notion that impeachment is a proper response to judicial rulings.
Chief justice pushes back against calls to impeach judges who rule against Trump: Chief Justice John Roberts issued a rare statement Tuesday rebuking President ...
nbcnews.com/politics/supreme-court/chief-justice-pushes-back-calls-impeach-judges-rule-trump-rcna196922
Quick Glance: Trump and Putin Discuss Ukraine Ceasefire Proposal
- The Kremlin confirmed the call between Trump and Putin to discuss a 30-day ceasefire proposal regarding Ukraine.
- Trump seeks an agreement while Ukrainian President Zelenskyy remains skeptical of Putin's intentions for peace.
- The U.S. judicial system faces pressure as Trump calls for the impeachment of a judge blocking deportation flights.
- The Trump administration plans significant cuts at the Social Security Administration and has dismissed the leadership of the United States Institute of Peace.
Carney signals he's in no rush to speak with Trump after visit to U.K., France
cbc.ca/news/politics/carney-trump-call-appropriate-time-1.7486880
Boeing astronauts return to Earth after nine months stuck in space: Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore departed from the International Space Station on Tuesday ...
thenationalnews.com/future/space/2025/03/19/boeing-astronauts-return-to-earth-after-nine-months-stuck-in-space/
Judge blocks Trump administration from terminating $14 billion in 'green bank' grants
apnews.com/article/epa-green-bank-zeldin-climate-trump-380000b014480350b35b7b53bd14e277
Trump gave ‘green light’ to Israel before Gaza bombing that left ‘400 dead,’ report says
independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/israel-strike-gaza-death-toll-trump-hamas-ceasefire-b2717304.html
Judge blocks Trump's executive order barring transgender people from the military
cbsnews.com/news/judge-blocks-trumps-executive-order-barring-transgender-people-from-the-military/
Quick Glance: Federal Judge Blocks Trump's Ban on Transgender Soldiers
- A federal judge in Washington D.C. issued a preliminary injunction against the Trump administration's ban on transgender troops.
- Judge Ana C. Reyes stated that the ban violated the constitutional rights of transgender service members and criticized its discriminatory nature.
- The lawsuit was filed by six transgender service members and two prospective recruits in response to an executive order aimed at barring their military service.
- The ruling was celebrated by LGBTQ+ legal groups, emphasizing that the ban specifically undermines the rights of courageous service members defending the nation.
Initially Muted, Protests Against Trump Gain Momentum: From New York City to Oklahoma, demonstrators have gathered to protest the Trump administration’s ...
usnews.com/news/national-news/articles/2025-03-17/initially-muted-protests-against-trump-gain-momentum
Trump administration considers plan to eliminate CDC's HIV prevention division: The Trump administration is expected to drastically downsize the CDC's Division ...
nbcnews.com/health/health-news/trump-administration-considers-plan-eliminate-cdcs-hiv-prevention-divi-rcna196946
The New Republic 13h
Elon Musk Whines That Everyone Is Being Mean to Him: Elon Musk truly doesn’t understand why people hate his guts.
newrepublic.com/post/192856/elon-musk-everyone-mean-to-him
Judge Finds Musk Role in USAID Closure Likely Unconstitutional: The first data center complex for OpenAI’s $100 billion Stargate infrastructure venture will have ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-03-18/acting-sec-head-remakes-agency-even-before-trump-pick-confirmed
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Judge finds Elon Musk and DOGE's shutdown of USAID likely unconstitutional: U.S. District Judge Theodore Chuang ruled in favor of a group of more than two dozen ...
cbsnews.com/news/judge-finds-doges-usaid-shutdown-likely-unconstitutional/
Quick Glance: Judge Halts Musk's Cuts to USAID Amid Constitutional Concerns
- A federal judge has blocked Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency from further attempts to shut down USAID, stating that their actions likely violate the U.S. Constitution.
- Judge Theodore Chuang ordered Musk and his team to restore access to USAID's computer systems for employees who were placed on leave.
- The lawsuit by current and former USAID employees claims Musk acted as a U.S. officer, violating constitutional requirements.
- While mass terminations of USAID staff were not halted, Chuang acknowledged that these actions were likely unconstitutional but approved by unnamed government officials.
Democratic lawmakers slam Trump administration’s TPS termination for Venezuelans
miamiherald.com/news/local/immigration/article302304029.html
Big pharma’s plea to Trump to punish Australia for cheaper medicines: US medical giants say Australia’s Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme is an “egregious and ...
theage.com.au/politics/federal/big-pharma-plea-to-trump-to-punish-australia-for-cheaper-medicines-20250319-p5lko1.html
Trump rant about impeaching a ‘radical left lunatic’ judge sparks rare scolding from chief justice
smh.com.au/world/north-america/trump-rant-about-impeaching-a-radical-left-lunatic-judge-sparks-rare-scolding-from-chief-justice-20250319-p5lkm7.html
‘I Don’t Care What the Judges Think.’ 7 Times Trump and His Allies Dismissed Court Authority
usnews.com/news/politics/articles/2025-03-18/7-times-trump-administration-officials-questioned-the-need-to-follow-judicial-order
What can be done if Trump is openly defying the courts?: Not much, at least not within the legal system.
vox.com/donald-trump/404665/trump-defy-supreme-court-alawieh-deportation
Trump releases JFK assassination documents: Trump has also promised to release documents on the assassinations of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr ...
jpost.com/international/article-846638
Tesla investor calls for Elon Musk to step down as boss: Wealth manager Ross Gerber tells Sky News that Musk's time has become too stretched and his work ...
news.sky.com/story/tesla-investor-calls-for-elon-musk-to-step-down-as-boss-13331499
The New Republic 11h
Elon Musk Dealt Huge Blow as Judge Rules USAID Cuts Unconstitutional: A judge has ruled that Elon Musk and DOGE officials must restore USAID’s functionality.
newrepublic.com/post/192889/elon-musk-doge-judge-rules-usaid-unconstitutional
Chief Justice John Roberts rejects Trump’s call for impeaching judge who ruled against his deportation plans
theglobeandmail.com/world/us-politics/article-chief-justice-john-roberts-rejects-trumps-call-for-impeaching-judge/
SpaceX becomes biggest Elon Musk asset as Tesla stocks tank: report: Tesla stock continued to lose worth Tuesday as the electric car company's dealerships ...
nydailynews.com/2025/03/18/spacex-bigger-than-tesla-elon-musk/
Judge who Trump says should be impeached gives DOJ another deadline for details on deportation flights
cnn.com/2025/03/18/politics/boasberg-doj-deadline/
Trump is ending Secret Service protection for Hunter and Ashley Biden: Trump said Hunter Biden's detail would be pulled "immediately."
abcnews.go.com/Politics/trump-ending-secret-service-protection-hunter-ashley-biden/story
Quick Glance: Trump Withdraws Security Details for Biden Children
- President Trump has revoked the security details for Hunter and Ashley Biden, viewed as a political act of retribution.
- He criticized the number of agents assigned to Hunter's security, announcing the immediate termination of their protection.
- The Secret Service confirmed it would comply with Trump's decision to end the protection.
- This action is part of a pattern of similar measures taken against individuals perceived as enemies during his presidency.
Judge Blocks Policy That Would Expel Transgender Troops: The order allows soldiers to keep serving in the military under rules established by the Biden ...
nytimes.com/2025/03/18/us/transgender-troops-military-injunction.html
Trump Shockingly Declines to Criticize Justice Roberts After Rare SCOTUS Rebuke: Trump again called for a remedy after demanding the impeachment of a district ...
thedailybeast.com/trump-shockingly-declines-to-criticize-justice-roberts-after-rare-scotus-rebuke/
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Chief Justice rejects calls by Trump and allies to impeach judges: Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. took issue with calls from President Donald Trump and his ...
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Republican who introduced Trump derangement syndrome bill arrested for soliciting a minor
theguardian.com/us-news/2025/mar/18/minnesota-justin-eichorn-arrested-soliciting-minor
Top US Supreme Court justice rebukes Trump's call to impeach judge: Chief Justice John Roberts issued a rare statement after Trump called for a judge that halted ...
bbc.com/news/articles/c8j0vwpkwkxo
'Constitutional Crime': Outrage as Trump Fires Democrat FTC Commissioners: "The FTC is an independent agency founded 111 years ago to fight fraudsters and ...
commondreams.org/news/trump-fires-fcc-commissioners
Quick Glance: Trump Dismisses Two Democratic FTC Commissioners
- President Donald Trump fired Democratic Commissioners Alvaro Bedoya and Rebecca Kelly Slaughter, who claim their dismissals were illegal and plan to sue.
- The firings drew significant backlash from Democratic senators and antitrust groups who fear a reduction in opposition within the agency.
- FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson stated that Trump has constitutional authority to remove commissioners to ensure democratic accountability.
- These dismissals may complicate Ferguson's efforts to maintain consumer protection and competition in U.S. markets.
Adam Kinzinger Dares Trump To Arrest Him: 'Stop Pretending Like You're Tough': Trump declared Sunday that many of former President Joe Biden's pardons are "VOID" ...
huffpost.com/entry/adam-kinzinger-dares-trump-to-arrest-him-stop-pretending-like-youre-tough_n_67d9473ee4b0682946106c5e
Exclusive | Trump Fires Two Democratic FTC Commissioners, Sources Say: Terminations are part of administration effort to control independent agencies
wsj.com/politics/policy/trump-fires-two-democratic-ftc-commissioners-sources-say-8ff4314c
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Republican files impeachment against judge who ruled against Trump deportations: Rep. Brandon Gill (R-Texas) introduced a resolution to impeach U.S ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/5201175-trump-urges-boasberg-impeachment/
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin rejects full ceasefire but bombs energy plant hours after promising Trump attacks would stop
independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/ukraine-russia-war-map-live-trump-putin-call-ceasefire-b2717652.html
Why did Donald Trump bring Conor McGregor to the White House?: The shamrock bowl now lies wilting, and Ireland remains as vulnerable as ever to the caprices of ...
irishtimes.com/politics/2025/03/18/why-did-donald-trump-bring-conor-mcgregor-to-the-white-house/
Mediaite 14h
Trump Refuses to Take a Question From NBC News Reporter: ‘I Think You’re So Discredited’
mediaite.com/news/trump-refuses-to-take-a-question-from-nbc-news-reporter-i-think-youre-so-discredited/
This is why Kamala Harris really lost: A Democratic pollster just released its explanation of why Kamala Harris lost to Donald Trump ...
vox.com/politics/403364/tik-tok-young-voters-2024-election-democrats-david-shor
Mediaite 11h
Pro-Trump Lawmaker Behind Bill to Name ‘TDS’ a Mental Illness Jailed Same Day For Allegedly So ...
mediaite.com/crime/pro-trump-lawmaker-behind-bill-to-name-tds-a-mental-illness-jailed-same-day-for-allegedly-soliciting-teen-for-sex/
Who is the judge stopping Trump’s deportations, and what comes next?: Judge James E. Boasberg barred the administration from using a 1798 law to deport migrants ...
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Gabbard says Trump is committed to ensuring peace and security through ‘realism and pragmatism’
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RFK, Jr. Silent as EPA Weakens Mercury Pollution Rules: RFK, Jr. fought mercury pollution for years, but he is now in an administration that wants to make it ...
subscriber.politicopro.com/article/eenews/2025/03/18/rfk-jr-once-poisoned-by-mercury-is-silent-as-epa-weakens-rules-against-it-00231436
Presidents have used autopens for decades. Now Trump objects to Biden's use of one
richmond.com/news/nation-world/government-politics/article_c8061893-21ae-5c47-a2b8-6d9cf3afb661.html
MSNBC.com 19h
Live updates: Trump speaks with Putin about ending war in Ukraine; John Roberts denounces Trump calls to impeach judge
nbcnews.com/politics/trump-administration/live-blog/trump-putin-jfk-files-ukraine-israel-gaza-doge-live-updates-rcna196779
Trump cancels Joe Biden’s last minute pardons, declares them ‘void’ and ‘vacant’: Trump alleged that any pardons linked to the committee are illegitimate ...
financialexpress.com/world-news/trump-cancels-joe-bidens-last-minute-pardons-declares-them-void-and-vacant/3779472/
Quick Glance: Trump Challenges Biden's Pardons as Invalid
- President Trump questioned the legitimacy of Biden's preemptive pardons for Jan. 6 committee members, citing their use of an autopen for signatures.
- Legal experts believe Trump's reasoning lacks merit and that a court would likely not permit a president to revoke a predecessor's pardons.
- Trump alleged on social media that committee members were accountable for the pardons without Biden's consent.
- Legal analysts caution that pursuing legal action against individuals who have been pardoned could lead to substantial costs and stress, regardless of the outcomes in court.
Trump comments on spat with Zelenskyy in Oval Office: We had to get Ukraine to do the right thing
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2025/03/18/7503375/
The New Republic 20h
There Is No Method to Trump’s Madness. He’s Simply Insane.: His defenders try to apply reason to his erratic, nonsensical decisions. That’s a fool’s errand—but ...
newrepublic.com/article/192786/trump-tariffs-insane-method-madness
Vance called professors the enemy. On campus, the right wants to replicate what it hates | Opinion
miamiherald.com/opinion/article302264224.html
The Nation 16h
Trump’s Mob-Boss Offer to Us Jews: Accept “Protection”—or Else: The Nation Magazine
thenation.com/article/politics/trump-antisemitism-lies/
'Segregated facilities' are no longer explicitly banned in federal contracts: The Trump administration cut a clause from federal contracting rules that had been ...
npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2025/03/18/nx-s1-5326118/segregation-federal-contracts-far-regulation-trump
US-Russia Rivalry Shows Up in Serbian Turmoil: National security concerns could help the startup chip away at the industry’s global leader.
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2025-03-18/serbia-s-aleksandar-vucic-caught-up-in-us-russia-cross-currents
Paid articlePaywallStephen Miller Throws On-Air Tantrum After MSNBC Analyst Dares To Question Trump: "He is a moron, and he is a fool, and he’s a degenerate," raged the top Trump ...
huffpost.com/entry/stephen-miller-andrew-weissmann_n_67d91081e4b011fc2140fa24
The Democrats Just Made a Huge Mistake: Sen. Chuck Schumer’s backing of the GOP budget shows it’s time for generational change in the party.
usnews.com/opinion/articles/2025-03-18/trump-budget-schumer-aoc-democrats
Quick Glance: Schumer Cancels Book Tour Amid Protest Backlash
- Senator Chuck Schumer postponed a promotional book tour due to security concerns following his support for a Republican government funding bill.
- Democratic activists are protesting outside his home, demanding his resignation while he defends his decision.
- Schumer warned that a government shutdown could allow the executive branch to determine essential programs.
- His actions have led to unrest within the Democratic Party, with prominent figures expressing criticism.
Semafor Mar 17
Trump weighs recognizing Crimea as Russian territory in bid to end war: The move would align his administration with Vladimir Putin’s position.
semafor.com/article/03/17/2025/trump-weighs-recognizing-crimea-as-russian-territory-in-bid-to-end-war
Trump is blaming Biden for a weakening economy. Is that fair?: Markets are on the fritz, and investor sentiment has slumped into “extreme fear” territory.
cnn.com/2025/03/18/economy/us-trump-blame-biden-economic-data/
Trump Revokes Secret Service Protection for Hunter and Ashley Biden: The administration previously revoked the security details of perceived political opponents ...
thedailybeast.com/trump-revokes-secret-service-protection-for-hunter-and-ashley-biden/
Paid articlePaywallTrump fires FTC’s only two Democrats: ‘The President just illegally fired me’: Fired members of Federal Trade Commission confirmed to be Alvaro Bedoya and ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2025/mar/18/trump-fires-ftc-commissioners
As Tesla Tanks, SpaceX Is Musk’s Most Valuable Asset By Record Margin: The EV maker has been the single biggest part of his ever expanding fortune for years ...
forbes.com/sites/mattdurot/2025/03/18/tesla-is-no-longer-elon-musks-most-valuable-asset/
CBS News 15h
Chief justice says impeaching judges "not an appropriate response" to disagreement, rebuking Trump
cbsnews.com/news/john-roberts-trump-judge-impeachment-chief-justice/
White House says it will not return the Statue of Liberty to France - POLITICO: A French politician said the U.S. no longer deserved the legendary monument.
politico.com/news/2025/03/17/white-house-statue-of-liberty-france-00233883
Trump visits Kennedy Center, slams 'Hamilton,' vows to restore it: In his first visit to the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts since taking over as ...
latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2025-03-17/trump-visits-kennedy-center-slams-hamilton
DOGE Staff Marches Into U.S. Institute of Peace and Evicts Its Officials: A bubbling dispute broke into a dramatic standoff that ended with police involvement ...
nytimes.com/2025/03/17/us/politics/doge-musk-institute-of-peace.html
Will Trump Cut Medicaid? What the Signs Are Pointing To: More than 72 million Americans rely on Medicaid coverage.
newsweek.com/will-trump-cut-medicaid-what-signs-are-pointing-2046075
Radio Free Europe sues after Trump administration halts funding : Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty sued Kari Lake and the Trump administration Tuesday over ...
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/5201834-radio-free-europe-trump-administration-kari-lake-funding-lawsuit/
Trump’s Latest Pitch: No Taxes If You Earn Less Than $150K?: The Trump administration reportedly wants to eliminate taxes for certain earners.
kiplinger.com/taxes/trumps-latest-pitch-no-taxes-if-you-earn-less-than-usd150k
Trump spokeswoman irritated: Without the USA, the French would "speak German": A French politician calls on the USA to return the Statue of Liberty ...
stern.de/politik/freiheitsstatue--trump-sprecherin-reagiert-gereizt-auf-rueckgabeforderung-35561400.html
What Trump Has Done With Social Security So Far: Since President Trump was sworn into office on January 20, he has proposed or initiated changes impacting how ...
kiplinger.com/retirement/social-security/what-trump-has-done-with-social-security
Longtime Harris supporters torn on possible 2028 presidential run: "Maybe America needs to be broken so someone can fix it."
abcnews.go.com/Politics/longtime-harris-supporters-torn-2028-presidential-run/story
Trump used the Alien Enemies Act to deport migrants. Was it legal?: How the Trump administration used an obscure wartime law to expel Venezuelan migrants from ...
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Federal workers cast Trump's many Mar-a-Lago trips as working from home
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Trump says his administration is set to release JFK files with no redactions: U.S. President Donald Trump says files related to the 1963 assassination of ...
ctvnews.ca/world/article/trump-says-his-administration-is-set-to-release-jfk-files-with-no-redactions/
Trump Visits Kennedy Center for First Time Since Taking It Over: The president had harsh words for “Hamilton,” which canceled a planned tour there after his ...
nytimes.com/2025/03/17/arts/music/trump-kennedy-center-visit.html
Trump administration likely overstepped authority in immigration crackdown, experts say
reuters.com/world/us/trump-administration-likely-overstepped-authority-immigration-crackdown-experts-2025-03-18/
CBS News Mar 18
Trump's dismantling of Voice of America could lead to dominance of anti-American propaganda, director says
cbsnews.com/news/voa-cuts-trump-director-michael-abramowitz-interview/
Quick Glance: Closure of USAGM: A Gift to Dictators
- Trump's decision to shut down the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM) has been welcomed by authoritarian regimes, particularly in Russia.
- USAGM supports media outlets like Voice of America and Radio Free Europe, which were crucial during the Cold War for providing reliable information.
- This move by Trump is seen as a self-defeating abandonment of America's legacy of freedom and information.
- Support for this decision by DNI Tulsi Gabbard raises concerns about national security and the risk of pro-Russian influence.
Trump Demands Impeachment of 'Crooked' Judge: Donald Trump lashed out at the judge who tried to block his deportation of Venezuelan gang members.
newsweek.com/trump-demands-impeachment-crooked-judge-2046423
Top House Democrats are seeking DOGE details under the Freedom of Information Act
twincities.com/2025/03/18/house-democrats-doge-details-fisa/
Trump plan to fund Musk’s Starlink over fiber called “betrayal” of rural US: Director of $42 billion broadband fund pushed out, says program is being ruined.
arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2025/03/trump-plan-to-fund-musks-starlink-over-fiber-called-betrayal-of-rural-us/
Live updates: Trump says he’s revoking Hunter and Ashley Biden's Secret Service details
cnn.com/politics/live-news/trump-administration-presidency-03-17-25/
Trump Fires Democrats on Federal Trade Commission: The decision to fire the two members of the traditionally independent regulatory body is likely to face a ...
nytimes.com/2025/03/18/technology/trump-ftc-fires-democrats.html
WATCH LIVE: White House holds briefing amid reports Trump refused to follow deportation court order
pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-live-white-house-holds-briefing-amid-reports-trump-refused-to-follow-deportation-court-order
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