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Top News Stories for Wednesday, April 1st 2026
Tuesday, Mar 31st, 2026 -
A Washington federal judge moved to halt President Donald Trump's efforts to build a new 90,000-square-foot ballroom at the White House until he gets approval from Congress. Senior Judge Richard Leon of the US District Court for the District of Columbia held on Tuesday that the president likely exceeded his legal authority by overseeing construction of the ballroom, which Trump has said could cost as much as $400 ...
Source: news.bloomberglaw.com
Tuesday, Mar 31st, 2026 -
ICE agents will be staking out Marine Corps graduation events to find undocumented immigrants in the recruits' families. NBC News reports that REAL IDs, U.S. passports, or U.S. birth certificates are now required to access Marine bases as part of heightened security measures following the war in Iran. Anyone who travels to Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island in Beaufort, South Carolina, for graduation and ...
Source: newrepublic.com
Tuesday, Mar 31st, 2026 -
Reading time 3 minutes The wait is finally over. NASA's Artemis 2 mission is set to launch four astronauts on a trip around the Moon, bringing an end to America's decades-long hiatus from crewed lunar spaceflight. NASA initiated the two-day countdown at 4:44 p.m. ET on Monday after reporting no major technical or weather concerns ahead of lift-off. Ground teams are in the midst of final preparations, targeting a ...
Source: gizmodo.com
Tuesday, Mar 31st, 2026 -
The United States Supreme Court has ruled against a law in the state of Colorado that bans the controversial practice of "conversion therapy" for LGBTQ children, a discredited practice that has been linked to serious harm for participants. Tuesday's ruling was an eight-to-one decision, with two of the court's three liberal justices joining its six conservatives in opposing the ban. The court majority argued that ...
Source: aljazeera.com
Tuesday, Mar 31st, 2026 -
A decade ago, I wrote a cover story for Reason magazine titled "Trump vs. the Constitution." It explained how then-candidate Donald Trump's call to abolish the constitutional guarantee of birthright citizenship for millions of U.S.-born children ran afoul of the text, history, and original meaning of the 14th Amendment. It also noted the dismaying fact that so many Republicans appeared ready to support Trump's ...
Source: reason.com
Tuesday, Mar 31st, 2026 -
A Russia-flagged tanker carrying 730,000 barrels of oil has docked in Cuba, marking the first time in three months that an oil tanker has reached the island nation. The administration of United States President Donald Trump allowed the Anatoly Kolodkin to proceed despite an ongoing US energy blockade. The Aframax tanker entered the Bay of Matanzas – the country's largest supertanker and fuel storage port ...
Source: aljazeera.com
Tuesday, Mar 31st, 2026 -
Leading international human rights groups as well as organizations in Israel swiftly demanded the repeal of a law passed by the Israeli Knesset on Monday that makes death by hanging the default punishment for Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks on Israelis — a law that one group called "discriminatory by design." Those were the words of the Association of Civil Rights in Israel, which petitioned the ...
Source: truthout.org
Tuesday, Mar 31st, 2026 -
G2's analysis of over 2,700 verified reviews showed that AI agents for business operations achieved industry-wide adoption in 2025, with users reporting satisfaction and fast implementation. The data reflects that 88% of reviewers express positive sentiment toward AI capabilities, primarily due to decreases in manual work and time savings across sales, marketing, and customer support responsibilities. However, ...
Source: learn.g2.com
Tuesday, Mar 31st, 2026 -
The deputy who arrested Tiger Woods on suspicion of driving under the influence said Woods had pain pills in his pocket and showed signs of impairment at the scene of his car crash last week in Florida, according to her arrest report released Tuesday. Woods announced Tuesday evening on the social media platform X that he would step away and seek treatment to "prioritize my well-being and work toward lasting ...
Source: apnews.com
Tuesday, Mar 31st, 2026 -
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... By WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. gas prices jumped past an average of $4 a gallon for the first time since 2022 on Tuesday as the Iran war pushed fuel prices to soar worldwide. According to motor club AAA, the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is now $4.02 — over a dollar more than before the war began. The last time U.S. drivers ...
Source: orlandosentinel.com
Tuesday, Mar 31st, 2026 -
BULVERDE, Texas (AP) — A 15-year-old student who shot and injured a teacher at a Texas high school and then fatally shot himself appeared to have been struggling academically before coming to the campus armed with a gun he brought from home, authorities said Tuesday. The shooting Monday at Hill Country College Preparatory High School in Bulverde is still being investigated, the Comal County Sheriff's Office ...
Source: apnews.com
Tuesday, Mar 31st, 2026 -
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday there won't be an investigation after two Apache helicopters were seen hovering outside the home of singer and rapper Kid Rock , and he announced that the pilots' suspension has been lifted. "Thank you @KidRock . @USArmy pilots suspension LIFTED. No punishment. No investigation. Carry on, patriots," Hegseth wrote Tuesday on X from his personal ...
Source: cbsnews.com
Tuesday, Mar 31st, 2026 -
No compatible source was found for this media. has lashed out at Britain, saying the US "won't be there to help you any more, just like you weren't there for us" in an extraordinary rant against his allies over The president told countries that did not take part in strikes against Iran to "get your own oil", saying they should attempt to reopen the Strait of Hormuz themselves now that the US had "done the hard ...
Source: news.yahoo.com
Tuesday, Mar 31st, 2026 -
A federal judge has knocked down the core of President Trump's executive order barring federal funding for NPR and PBS, saying it violated the broadcasters' First Amendment rights on its face. A District Court judge has found that a Trump White House executive order to defund NPR and PBS violated the First Amendment and is therefore "unlawful and unenforceable." It wasn't immediately clear what the decision, which ...
Source: npr.org
Tuesday, Mar 31st, 2026 -
JetBlue: 'We regularly evaluate how to manage those costs' to offer low fares JetBlue is raising baggage fees by $4–$9 for economy passengers, citing increasing jet fuel prices due to global oil supply shortages amid the Iran war. "As we experience rising operating costs, we regularly evaluate how to manage those costs while keeping base fares competitive and continuing to invest in the experience our ...
Source: foxbusiness.com
Tuesday, Mar 31st, 2026 -
Federal "God Squad" Votes to Override Endangered Species Laws for Offshore Drilling Never mind that it may drive Gulf whales and sea turtles to extinction. Get your news from a source that's not owned and controlled by oligarchs. This story was originally published by Inside Climate News and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Update, March 31: The "God Squad" has ...
Source: motherjones.com
Tuesday, Mar 31st, 2026 -
March 31 (UPI) -- Three former FBI agents filed a lawsuit against FBI Director Kash Patel, Attorney General Pam Bondi and their departments Tuesday for firing them, claiming it was for political retribution. The suit includes a proposed class-action of all FBI employees already fired or potentially fired in the future for political reasons . It was filed in the Federal District Court in Washington, D.C. Former FBI ...
Source: upi.com
Tuesday, Mar 31st, 2026 -
If your Gmail address includes juvenile slang, outgrown hobbies or embarrassing number strings, you may not need to wallow in shame much longer. Google's latest feature update lets you change your Google Account username (the part of the address before @gmail.com). This feature has been anticipated for a long time, and we've known it's been in the works for months now. Now, according to Google, anyone using a ...
Source: cnet.com
Tuesday, Mar 31st, 2026 -
Benefits attorneys and retirement plan sponsors are rushing to unpack a new proposal from the Department of Labor that outlines a legal safe harbor for fiduciaries to offer more alternative investment assets in 401(k)s. The 164-page proposed rule would provide legal cover for fiduciaries who thoroughly consider six factors before adding private equity, cryptocurrency, and other non-traditional assets to plan menus. ...
Source: news.bloomberglaw.com
Tuesday, Mar 31st, 2026 -
By McCormick entered into an agreement to purchase the food portion of Unilever for a cash and equity deal that values the company at $45 billion. McCormick will pay $15.7 billion in cash. Unilever's shareholders will own 55.1% of the combined company, while the Unilever company will own 9.9%, "underscoring its support and confidence in the strategic merits, integration plan and execution of the combined company," ...
Source: miamiherald.com
Tuesday, Mar 31st, 2026 -
Taylor Swift's famously vigorous protection of her intellectual property has put her in an ironic position: Her bid to protect the title of her latest album hurts her ability to use a free-speech defense in a trademark suit over "The Life of a Showgirl." Swift was sued Monday by a Las Vegas performer who alleges the record-breaking pop star's album infringes the "Confessions of a Showgirl" trademark she had ...
Source: news.bloomberglaw.com
Tuesday, Mar 31st, 2026 -
Reading time 2 minutes A Starlink satellite suffered an unidentified anomaly, generating a small field of debris in low-Earth orbit. SpaceX lost contact with one of its Starlink satellites on Sunday due to an in-orbit malfunction, the company confirmed on X. Orbital tracking company LeoLabs later reported debris in the vicinity of the satellite after the event, suggesting that the Starlink satellite likely broke ...
Source: gizmodo.com
Tuesday, Mar 31st, 2026 -
Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., is asking the FBI not to release files related to his past association with a suspected Chinese intelligence operative named Christine Fang, known as "Fang Fang." In a cease and desist letter sent by Swalwell's lawyers to FBI Director Kash Patel on Monday, Swalwell, a leading Democratic candidate in California's governor's race, asked that Patel and the FBI agree in writing by ...
Source: nbcnews.com
Tuesday, Mar 31st, 2026 -
March 31 (UPI) -- The man accused of attacking a Michigan synagogue earlier this month "was motivated and inspired by Hezbollah 's militant ideology," federal authorities said. "Based on the evidence gathered to date, we assess this attack to be a Hezbollah-inspired act of terrorism purposely targeting the Jewish community and the largest Jewish temple in Michigan," Jennifer Runyan, the FBI special agent in charge ...
Source: upi.com
Tuesday, Mar 31st, 2026 -
March 31 (UPI) -- The Justice Department is suing the Minnesota Department of Education, asking a federal court to force it to comply with the Trump administration's policies prohibiting transgender student-athletes from competing in girls' sports. The lawsuit , filed Monday in the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota, is the latest in a broad series of federal actions -- including lawsuits, ...
Source: upi.com
Tuesday, Mar 31st, 2026 -
The UK's housing market is likely to soften as households face rising mortgage and energy costs due to the impact of the Iran war, Nationwide has said. The bank's comments came as it reported a jump in house prices for March, up by 0.9%, saying the market "had regained momentum" during the month. However, Nationwide said the surge in energy prices sparked by the Middle East conflict was a "significant shock to the ...
Source: bbc.com
Tuesday, Mar 31st, 2026 -
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed State Rep. Meg Weinberger's bill into law to rename Palm Beach International Airport after President Donald J. Trump . "America's greatest President deserves an airport that bears his name," stated Rep. Weinberger. "It's an honor to recognize President Trump 's lasting impact on our nation by renaming Palm Beach International Airport in his name Donald J. Trump International ...
Source: floridianpress.com
Tuesday, Mar 31st, 2026 -
(NEXSTAR) – The Trump administration has projected "very large refunds" for taxpayers in 2026, but some may be less than thrilled with the amount of money they get back. "Because of the changes within the Big Beautiful Bill most taxpayers should expect to see a larger refund in 2026, but how much they receive will really depend on the specifics of their tax situation," Adam Brewer, tax attorney ...
Source: wfla.com
Tuesday, Mar 31st, 2026 -
Instagram is testing a new subscription that gives paying users access to several features, including the ability to view another user's Story in stealth mode. Other perks include creating audience lists beyond "Close Friends" and extending a Story by an additional 24 hours. Instagram Stories are photos and videos that expire after 24 hours. Currently, the creator can see who views them. "Our hope from these tests ...
Source: insider.com
Tuesday, Mar 31st, 2026 -
The unprecedented Medicaid cuts that US President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans approved last summer are putting hundreds of hospitals across the country at high risk of cutting services or permanently shutting their doors, a potentially devastating outcome for millions of poor Americans that was repeatedly predicted ahead of time. The advocacy group Public Citizen released a report Monday identifying ...
Source: commondreams.org
Monday, Mar 30th, 2026 -
After weeks of chaos in US airports, the Transportation Safety Administration said the first paychecks in weeks are being sent as early as Monday to its workers, giving the beleaguered aviation system a boost of optimism. Wait times at some TSA security bottlenecks, such as the airport checkpoints in Atlanta and Houston, improved significantly Monday morning. But how long it will take for long security lines to ...
Source: bostonglobe.com
Monday, Mar 30th, 2026 -
While Washington spins the latest economic data and billionaires hedge their bets, working Americans are feeling the very real squeeze of rising costs, and sudden instability. HuffPost reports on the real economy – the one that impacts you. Already a member? A federal judge questioned the Pentagon's new press restrictions during a hearing on Monday. Earlier this month, Judge Paul Friedman of the U.S. District ...
Source: huffpost.com
Monday, Mar 30th, 2026 -
Thieves steal Renoir, Cézanne, Matisse works in 3-minute Italian museum raid Heist took place on night of March 22-23, according to police Listen to this article Estimated 2 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. The heist took place on the night of March 22-23, ...
Source: cbc.ca
Monday, Mar 30th, 2026 -
Australian police said Monday they shot a fugitive wanted for killing two officers, ending a seven-month manhunt for one of the country's most-wanted criminals. Desmond Freeman fled into dense bushland in August last year after shooting and killing two police officers who came to search his rural home in Victoria state. Hundreds of police have pursued Freeman through the region's rugged terrain over the past seven ...
Source: cbsnews.com