The Trump administration is expected to ban or severely restrict travel to the United States by citizens of more than a dozen countries, including Iran and Venezuela, after the March 21st deadline for submitting a list of countries that do not meet the new vetting and screening standards passed. Officials are now identifying and potentially removing nationals from the earmarked countries who entered the U.S. during the Biden administration.

On 2025-03-22, it was reported that Senator Steve Daines of Montana seeks to be Trump’s voice in Beijing. This was reported on 2025-03-21.

On 2025-03-22, it was reported that Elon Musk is now a White House aide working with Donald Trump. He also expressed alarm about George Soros' involvement in Wisconsin politics and how a liberal-controlled court could affect the state's congressional map for the 2026 midterm elections. On Friday, 2025-03-21, the super PAC began selling DOGE-branded tumblers, hats and T-shirts.

On 2025-03-22, it was reported that Elon Musk’s super PAC, America PAC, is offering $100 to Wisconsin voters who sign a petition “in opposition to activist judges” or refer others to sign it. This tactic could increase conservative voters’ awareness of Wisconsin’s Supreme Court election on April 1. On 2025-03-20, it was reported that Steve Davis, who came up with the $47-per-voter reward, is in charge of DOGE’s day-to-day operations and has set up a base of operations on the agency’s sixth floor in Washington. Musk described Davis as "like chemo."

The planned Pentagon briefing for Elon Musk was canceled following a New York Times article. Musk met with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, but the planned meeting with Admiral Samuel Paparo was canceled.

On 2025-03-22, after leaving the Pentagon, Elon Musk turned to X to promise vengeance against people who damage Tesla vehicles in protest. He also re-shared a message from Trump calling protesters "terrorists" and called for investigations into whistle-blowers who leaked information about his Pentagon visit. This was reported on 2025-03-21.

On 2025-03-21, the acting commissioner of the Social Security Administration, Leland Dudek, initially warned of a potential agency shutdown due to a court order restricting Elon Musk's team's access to sensitive data. Dudek misinterpreted the order, believing it necessitated a system-wide shutdown, causing alarm among lawmakers and advocates. However, Judge Ellen Hollander clarified the order, stating that the agency's work could continue, and Dudek retracted his warning. The incident was reported on 2025-03-22.

New details have emerged regarding the closure of organizations and reduction in cyber defenses. Specifically, Radio Free Asia has furloughed staff, the Office of Net Assessment at the Pentagon has been closed, and cyber defenses at the Department of Homeland Security have also been reduced.

The SBA's announced 43% staff reduction (approximately 2,700 jobs) on March 21, 2025, differs from previous reports stating 6,500 job losses. This reduction is part of a reorganization to pre-pandemic staffing levels and cuts programs from the Biden administration. Also on March 21, 2025, it was announced that the SBA will now handle student loans, representing a key development in President Trump's plan to restructure the Education Department.

Published on 2025-03-21, the article reports that Trump has revoked security clearances for several prominent figures, including Biden, Harris, and Clinton. The article does not specify the reasons for the revocation.

On March 20 and 21, 2025, Brad Karp met with President Trump and agreed to provide $40 million in pro bono legal services to issues championed by the president, including a Justice Department task force combating antisemitism and other mutually agreed-upon projects.

The Trump administration's move to end a program for migrants from 4 Caribbean and Latin American nations, reported on March 21, 2025, is part of a broader intensification of immigration crackdowns targeting legal immigrants and tourists who oppose administration policies. Increased aggressive tactics by U.S. border officials at ports of entry are resulting in more arrests and detentions.

New information suggests that evidence is lacking for claims of gang membership among Venezuelan nationals deported to El Salvador. President Trump and Elon Musk continue to attack judges, including Judge Boasberg.

On 2025-03-22, it was reported that the Trump Administration accused a judge of bias and tried to have her removed from a case.