Good evening! Today is March 20th and here is your evening news rundown. Before I continue, my work is not funded by billionaires or ad companies. It’s funded by you. Your support has allowed me to do this work full-time, and just today. Please consider becoming a paid subscriber today for access to exclusive lives and articles, and to support me:
With that, here is all the news you missed:
Donald Trump signed an executive order today to dismantle the Department of Education, marking a major shift in federal oversight of the nation’s schools. The move, which aligns with long-standing conservative calls for reducing federal involvement in education, aims to transfer power back to states and local governments.
According to the New York Times, the Trump administration appears prepared to argue that the Alien Enemies Act grants them the authority to enter the homes of individuals they allege are members of Tren de Aragua without a warrant. This stance is expected to face significant legal and constitutional challenges, as critics warn it could set a dangerous precedent for due process violations.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) deported Venezuelan soccer player Jerce Reyes Barrios, despite his claims of persecution under Nicolás Maduro’s dictatorship. Reyes Barrios had applied for asylum in the United States, seeking refuge from a regime that allegedly tortured him. Yet instead of being granted protection, he was forcibly removed and sent not to his home country, but to a prison in El Salvador.
Minnesota State Sen. Justin Eichorn (R) has resigned after being arrested for allegedly soliciting a minor, according to KBJR. Eichorn, who previously introduced the "Trump Derangement Syndrome" bill in Minnesota, is now facing serious legal and political fallout from the charges.
A federal judge in Maryland has issued a preliminary injunction against the Department of Government Efficiency, led by Elon Musk, temporarily blocking its access to Social Security Administration (SSA) systems containing sensitive personal data of millions of Americans.
Pam Bondi has charged three individuals, dubbed “violent Tesla arsonists,” with domestic terrorism in Oregon, Colorado, and South Carolina.
Republicans want Elon Musk to stop commenting on Social Security, according to The Hill. His recent remarks criticizing the program have sparked backlash from GOP lawmakers.
Klarna has secured a "buy now, pay later" partnership with DoorDash, according to NBC. The deal allows customers to split their food delivery payments into installments, expanding Klarna’s reach in the on-demand economy.
Rep. Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) was booed at a town hall after defending DOGE in one of the most Republican states.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to call a snap election for April 28 as Liberal support surges amid Trump’s trade war, according to The Globe and Mail.
See you in the morning.
— Aaron
Share this post