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March 31, 2025

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Musk Hands Out Millions in Wisconsin

Elon Musk stirred controversy by claiming the "destiny of humanity" hinges on Wisconsin's Supreme Court race, as he backed conservative Brad Schimel with a $2 million giveaway amid protests.
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USA Today

Final Four Set: All 1st Seeds

For the first time since 2008, the NCAA men’s basketball Final Four will feature all four No. 1 seeds—Auburn, Duke, Houston, and Florida—each having dominated their respective regions.
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Reuters

Trump Threatens Bombing Iran

President Donald Trump warned that "there will be bombing" if Iran does not agree to a new nuclear deal, while also suggesting the possibility of reimposing secondary tariffs.
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Mediaite

SNL Roasts Signal Chat

Saturday Night Live skewered the leaked Signal chat scandal by hilariously portraying Trump administration officials crashing a teenage girls' group text in a chaotic cold open.
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Associated Press

A Campaign of Retribution

President Trump has launched a sweeping campaign of retribution against legal, corporate, and academic institutions he deems adversarial, leveraging executive orders and negotiations to secure concessions and loyalty.
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Variety

Wallen's SNL Exit Sparks Buzz

Morgan Wallen sparked speculation about his relationship with SNL after abruptly walking off stage during the credits and posting a cryptic social media update that stated, “Get me to God's country.”
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The Hill

How the Press Sets Policy

Shouted questions from reporters have increasingly led to direct actions by President Trump, reflecting his deep focus on media coverage and its influence on his decision-making and policy responses.
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CBS News

Public Wants Price Reduction, Not Tariffs

A CBS News poll reveals that while most Americans believe Trump has focused too much on tariffs and not enough on lowering prices, he maintains majority approval for his deportation efforts and continues to face mixed opinions on his economic policies.
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The Guardian

Goldberg Calls Out Waltz, Again

The Atlantic's editor Jeffrey Goldberg rejected national security adviser Mike Waltz's explanation for accidentally adding him to a group chat about the Houthi strikes, calling it implausible and emphasizing that his number was simply in Waltz’s phone.
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The Weather Channel

Tornado Threat Looms for Millions

A powerful storm system is sweeping through the South and East, set to impact over 100 million people with damaging winds, large hail, and the potential for tornadoes. More storms are expected to follow later in the week.
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Yahoo! News

The Mooch Says Vance Days Numbered

Former White House aide Anthony Scaramucci predicts that Vice President J.D. Vance will be sidelined by President Donald Trump, comparing his fate to that of Mike Pence and suggesting Trump will make him irrelevant.
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New York Post

For the Love of the Game

Florida basketball player Bennett Anderson's sweet post-game interview with ESPN's Talia Baia went viral as fans joked about his apparent infatuation with the reporter after his key play in the Gators' Sweet 16 win.
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