Supreme Court Backs Biden on Ghost Guns; Signal Leak Exposes Yemen War Plans
Key Takeaways
- Supreme Court upholds Biden's limits on 'Ghost Guns'.
- Signal leak exposed US officials' Yemen war plans, raising security concerns.
- Columbia overhauled policies after Trump canceled $400M funding over Gaza protests.
- Trump administration plans to end funding for Gavi, scaling back malaria programs.
- Los Angeles resumes death penalty in specific cases, reversing prior policy.
Courts & Laws
Trump seeks to cancel $65M teacher-training grants
Johnson suggests defunding courts challenging Trump policies
Beverly Hills seeks $400K from abortion provider
Global Stage
Signal leak: US officials' Yemen war plans exposed
The Signal leak revealed that US officials discussed sensitive military plans, including Yemen war plans, with a journalist, raising concerns about operational security. Democrats criticized the leak as reckless, while Trump downplayed it, claiming no classified information was shared. Allies expressed concern, with Canada suggesting nations may need to look out for themselves due to frayed trust.
Trump administration plans to end funding for Gavi
Rubio tours Caribbean, Trump tightens Venezuela sanctions
On 2025-03-26, Secretary of State Marco Rubio began a tour of Jamaica, Guyana, and Suriname to address Venezuelan oil dependence and illegal immigration. Simultaneously, President Trump announced tightened U.S. sanctions on Venezuelan oil exports, including a 25% tariff, while extending a waiver for Chevron.
Nation's Pulse
Columbia overhauls policies after funding cut over protests
On 2025-03-26, Columbia University overhauled its student disciplinary process, banned masks at protests, and adopted a new definition of antisemitism after President Trump canceled $400 million in funding due to protests against Israel’s war in Gaza. Meanwhile, on 2025-03-25, a Columbia student protester sued to stop a deportation order.
Los Angeles resumes death penalty in specific cases
Trump considers compensation for January 6 Capitol rioters
Florida bill relaxes working hour restrictions for teens
Trump's Executive Actions
Economy Watch
Campaign Trail
Democrats win Pennsylvania seats in Trump-leaning districts
On 2025-03-25, Democrat James Malone won a state senate seat in Pennsylvania's 36th senatorial district, a district that voted for Donald Trump over Kamala Harris by more than 15 points. Also on 2025-03-25, Dan Goughnour won a house seat in Pennsylvania, allowing Democrats to maintain their slim control of the state house.