TODAY’S VIDEO | TODAY’S AUDIO | SUBSCRIBE | BUY ME A COFFEE
Today’s Sponsor: Ground News
Today’s Rundown:
- TRUMP HIGHLIGHTS HIS FIRST SIX WEEKS IN OFFICE DURING LENGTHY ADDRESS TO CONGRESS: President Donald Trump delivered a historic address to a joint session of Congress on March 4, 2025, marking the longest such speech in recent history at approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes. In this extensive address, he underscored his administration’s achievements during the initial six weeks of his second term, focusing on economic policies, national security, and social issues.
- TRUMP’S TRADE WAR SPARKS RETALIATION AS MEXICO, CANADA, AND CHINA IMPOSE TARIFFS ON THE U.S.: President Donald Trump imposed significant tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China, escalating trade tensions and prompting swift retaliatory measures. The U.S. implemented a 25% tariff on all goods from Canada and Mexico, with a reduced 10% tariff specifically on Canadian energy products. Additionally, tariffs on Chinese imports were increased from 10% to 20%.
- OPM REVERSES MEMO ON FIRING PROBATIONARY EMPLOYEES, LEAVES FINAL DECISION TO AGENCIES: The Office of Personnel Management has revised its earlier directive concerning the termination of probationary federal employees, clarifying that the authority to make such decisions rests with individual agencies, not the OPM itself. This change follows a ruling by U.S. District Judge William Alsup, who determined that the OPM had exceeded its legal authority by directing mass terminations across various federal agencies.
- BLACKROCK SECURES DEAL TO BRING PANAMA CANAL PORTS UNDER U.S. CONTROL: A consortium led by BlackRock has agreed to acquire a majority stake in CK Hutchison Holdings’ port operations, including the strategic Balboa and Cristobal ports on either side of the Panama Canal, in a deal valued at approximately $23 billion. This acquisition effectively places these critical maritime assets under American control, addressing longstanding U.S. concerns about foreign influence over this vital waterway.
- NO CHARGES FOR DEPUTY IN FATAL TRAFFIC STOP SHOOTING OF INDIANA MAN PARDONED BY TRUMP: An Indiana sheriff’s deputy will not face charges in the fatal shooting of Matthew Huttle, a 42-year-old man recently pardoned by President Donald Trump for his involvement in the January 6 Capitol riot. The incident occurred on January 26, 2025, during a traffic stop in Jasper County, Indiana.
- COUPLE DETAINED AFTER FORCING THEIR WAY PAST AIRPORT SECURITY WHILE RUSHING FOR MEXICO FLIGHT: The incident occurred when the couple, identified as Rafael Seirafe-Novaes and Beatriz Rapoport De Campos Maia, arrived late for their flight and tried to bypass security protocols to board the plane. According to reports, during the altercation, one of the individuals allegedly threw coffee at an airline staff member. Both Seirafe-Novaes and De Campos Maia were subsequently arrested by Miami-Dade Sheriff’s deputies.
- WINTER STORM CAUSES POWER OUTAGES IN TEXAS, BLIZZARD WARNINGS FOR CENTRAL U.S., AND WILDFIRE RISK IN SOUTH: A powerful storm system is impacting various regions of the United States, bringing a mix of severe weather conditions, including power outages in Texas, blizzard warnings in the Central U.S., and heightened wildfire risks in the South.
- MEGHAN MARKLE ACKNOWLEDGES ‘MISTAKES’ IN PUBLIC RETURN AHEAD OF NEW NETFLIX SHOW: The eight-episode series showcases Markle engaging in activities such as cooking, gardening, and hosting, often accompanied by celebrity guests. In the final episode, she toasts to a “new chapter,” expressing excitement about the creative freedom she now enjoys, a sentiment perceived by some as a subtle reference to her past royal life.
WATCH TODAY’S VIDEO HERE:
More Of The Conversation Project Can Be Found Via…
CLICK HERE TO PARTNER WITH THE CONVERSATION PROJECT
Our revenue comes from a combination of direct subscriptions from users and commissions earned by affiliate commissions from sponsors’ links and banners. Some of the links you click may be affiliate links that generate that revenue.
