Trump Suggests Third Term Bid; Pardons 1,500 Involved in January 6th Attack
Key Takeaways
- Trump suggested 'methods' for a third term, stating he was 'not joking'.
- Trump pardoned about 1,500 individuals involved in the January 6 attack on Congress.
- Trump wants to annex Greenland; Greenland's PM says, "We do not belong to anyone else."
- Senators criticize Guantánamo migrant mission, estimating it cost $40 million in its first month.
- 1,900 scientists warn of Trump's attacks on science, citing threats and funding cuts.
Trump's Overreach
Trump suggests seeking a third term as president
Trump wants to annex Greenland; Greenland says no
On March 31, 2025, Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen responded to President Trump’s assertion that he wants to annex Greenland by stating, "The United States will not get it. We do not belong to anyone else. We decide our own future." It was also reported that President Trump's talk of seizing Greenland reflects an expansionist mind-set in his second term, with his administration also threatening to annex Canada and the Panama Canal; Vice President JD Vance stated that the United States would respect Greenland’s right to self-determination and that military force would not be necessary, differing from President Trump's stance.
Courts & Laws
Trump pardoned 1,500 involved in January 6 attack
Oath Keepers: 11 indicted for seditious conspiracy
Policy Landscape
Senators criticize Guantánamo migrant mission: $40M spent
1,900 scientists warn of Trump's attacks on science
On March 31, 2025, over 1,900 scientists signed an open letter warning about the Trump administration's attacks on science. The letter detailed threats to universities, grant cancellations, ideological funding reviews, government layoffs, censorship, and funding cuts for scientific agencies like HHS, CDC, FDA, EPA, and NOAA.
Trump demands proof of citizenship to vote
Challenges for children in immigration court
Chaotic return to office for federal employees
Published on March 31, 2025, the return to in-office work for federal employees has been chaotic, with logistical issues and shortages. Some employees reported cleaning toilets and lacking basic supplies; President Trump mandated the return to office, believing it will increase efficiency, but many workers expressed concerns about the lack of planning.
Trump administration's immigration policies criticized as callous
Trump administration deported more alleged gang members
ICE detained University of Minnesota grad student
US deports 175 Venezuelan migrants to Caracas
On March 30, 2025, a flight carrying 175 Venezuelan migrants deported from the US arrived in Caracas. This was the third repatriation flight in a week, operated by Eastern Airlines; Venezuelan authorities reported that one deportee was a suspected member of a criminal organization, and in recent weeks, 1454 Venezuelans have been repatriated.
Museum and Library Services staff placed on leave
On March 31, 2025, news emerged that the Trump administration placed the staff of the Institute of Museum and Library Services on administrative leave, potentially ending federal support for museums and libraries, affecting approximately 70 employees. Antoine L. Dotson, the agency’s director of human resources, said the administrative leave was not punitive but rather to facilitate the work and operations of the agency. The American Federation of Government Employees stated that all work processing applications for 2025 grants has ended due to the absence of staff.
Capitol Hill Buzz
GOP silent on Trump's IRA dismantling demands
Economy Watch
Trump unconcerned about car price hikes from tariffs
White House Watch
Trump commuted sentence of Hunter Biden associate, Galanis
Trump withdraws Elise Stefanik's UN ambassador appointment
Unsecured app used for Yemen attack plans
Campaign Trail
Special elections in Florida see increased competitiveness
On 2025-03-31, a special election in Florida’s Sixth Congressional District, previously held by Michael Waltz, is seeing increased competitiveness. Two special congressional elections are scheduled for Tuesday, 2025-04-01, in Florida, including one in Florida’s First Congressional District, for the old seat of Matt Gaetz. Ken Martin, the new chairman of the Democratic National Committee, traveled to the Sixth District to draw further attention to the race; Richard Hudson said, “I would have preferred if our candidate had raised money at a faster rate and gotten on TV quicker,” and Ron DeSantis cast Randy Fine as the problem, urging observers not to draw broader conclusions about Mr. Trump or the national political climate from the potential closeness of the contest.