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Republican state attorneys general are set to meet with President Donald Trump and U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi to discuss strategies to combat the fentanyl crisis. In an upcoming meeting at the Department of Justice, GOP state attorneys general are preparing to collaborate with President Donald Trump and U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi on public safety, with a significant focus on the ongoing battle against the fentanyl epidemic. The meeting comes as part of Trump’s broader initiative to address crime and community safety across the United States.

Vice President JD Vance announced on ‘The Ingraham Angle’ that the Trump administration is intensifying efforts to increase deportations, aiming to fulfill campaign promises on immigration. Vice President JD Vance highlighted the Trump administration’s commitment to bolstering border security and increasing deportation numbers during an appearance on ‘The Ingraham Angle.’ Vance pointed out the challenges inherited from the previous Biden administration, claiming they left a ‘hole to dig out of’ in terms of border security.

The U.S. Postal Service has signed an agreement with Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency to cut 10,000 jobs, stirring debate among lawmakers and union leaders. In a move aimed at addressing the financial struggles of the U.S. Postal Service, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy announced an agreement with the General Services Administration and Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The agreement, which aims to cut 10,000 jobs and billions from the USPS budget, has sparked a heated debate on Capitol Hill and among union leaders.

President Donald Trump suggested that Russia, China, and Iran might be engaging in discussions about nuclear de-escalation amidst ongoing global tensions. In a recent meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in the Oval Office, President Donald Trump addressed the upcoming nuclear summit in Beijing, which will include representatives from Iran, Russia, and China. Trump speculated that these nations might be discussing not only nuclear issues but also the broader topic of de-escalation.

President Donald Trump expressed cautious optimism about a potential ceasefire in Ukraine, despite Russian President Vladimir Putin’s non-committal stance. In a recent press conference held in the Oval Office alongside NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, President Donald Trump shared his hopes for a ceasefire in Ukraine. Trump emphasized the urgency of resolving the three-year-long conflict, stating, “We know where we are with Ukraine. Hopefully they’ll do the right thing,” in reference to Russia’s role in the conflict.

During a heated House Ways and Means Committee session, Rep. John Larson (D-Conn.) launched a fierce critique against Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). On March 12, 2025, tensions flared at a House Ways and Means Committee markup where Rep. John Larson accused his Republican colleagues of blindly following the directives of Elon Musk and former President Donald Trump. The session, focused on bills concerning DOGE’s access to federal payment systems, saw Larson vocally expressing his frustration over what he perceives as a lack of independence within the committee.

Luigi Mangione’s attorney in Pennsylvania is contesting the description of his client’s journal as a ‘manifesto’ in the high-profile murder case of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. In a significant development in the case against Luigi Mangione, accused of the first-degree murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, the defense is challenging the use of the term ‘manifesto’ to describe writings found in Mangione’s possession at the time of his arrest. Thomas Dickey, Mangione’s defense attorney based in Altoona, Pennsylvania, argued in a recent court filing that labeling these writings as a ‘manifesto’ is not only inaccurate but also prejudicial to his client’s case.

A federal judge has mandated the reinstatement of probationary federal workers dismissed in mass layoffs across multiple agencies under the Trump administration. In a significant ruling on Thursday, U.S. District Judge William Alsup in San Francisco ordered the Trump administration to bring back thousands of probationary employees who were fired from various federal agencies, including Defense, Agriculture, Energy, Interior, Treasury, and Veterans Affairs. The decision follows a lawsuit filed by labor unions and advocacy groups against the mass terminations orchestrated by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), which they argue contravene the Administrative Procedure Act and other congressional statutes governing federal employment practices.

Veterans volunteering at the U.S.-Mexico border in Southern California report a significant decrease in illegal crossings since President Donald Trump took office. In San Diego County, California, the impact of President Donald Trump’s border policies is visibly transforming the landscape along the U.S.-Mexico border. Veterans from the group Border Vets, who have been actively involved in reinforcing the border barrier, have noted a stark contrast in the number of illegal crossings compared to the period under the previous administration.

The Alameda County Board of Supervisors has unanimously approved over $2 million to fund services for illegal immigrants and refugees amidst heightened federal scrutiny. In a significant move to support its immigrant and refugee communities, the Alameda County Board of Supervisors in Oakland has voted to allocate approximately $2.2 million for services designed to protect and assist these groups. This decision, made during the board’s regular meeting on Tuesday, comes in direct response to President Donald Trump’s policies aimed at cracking down on illegal immigration.