These are the top stories for Friday, April 3rd.
Headlines
Tump Ousts Bondi
President Trump fired Attorney General Pam Bondi. Bondi lasted a little over a year in the position and drew criticism for her handling of the Epstein files and prosecutions of Democrats who pursued law fareagainst President Trump. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche will serve as Acting Attorney General until Trump names a permanent replacement. Source
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth fired the U.S. Army Chief of Staff and two other generals. No official reason was provided for the shakeup. See Details
The National Capital Planning Commission voted to approve the construction of President Trump’s White House ballroom. The vote comes amid a legal battle where a judge blocked ballroom construction unless Congress approved the project. See Details
Politics
President Trump announced tariffs as high as 100 percent on certain pharmaceuticals. Trump argues these tariffs are necessary to bring critical drug manufacturing plants back to the United States. Source
The White House is set to release President Trump’s Fiscal Year 2027 budget, which will reportedly call for a $1.5 trillion defense budget. Link
President Trump is considering further shake-ups in his cabinet. One of the big moves under consideration is removing FBI Director Kash Patel. Source
U.S. News
NASA shared the first image of Earth from Artemis II’s Orion capsule. Read More
A survey conducted by the National Association for Business Economists finds that two-thirds of economists believe economic conditions in the United States will deteriorate over the next year. Economists cited rising inflation caused by an oil price shock resulting from the Iran War as the biggest drag on the economy. See Details
Republican Congressman Tim Burchett of Tennessee claimed Americans would be ‘up at night if they knew the truth about alien life. Read More
Business
The economy is projected to show it gained just 59,000 jobs when the much-anticipated March JO report is released later this morning. Find out More
Mortgage rates remained above 6% for the fifth straight week as the cost of housing remains a major issue for Americans. Find out More
A survey of 4,375 adults showed Americans believe $1.46 mllion is the magic number they need to hit in terms of savings to be able to retire comfortably. See Details
World News
Iran struck a desalination plant in Kuwait. 90 percent of the country’s drinking water comes from desalination. Link
Court documents allege that beginning in 205 a group of Navy SEAL commanders made up to $1.5 million carrying out targeted assassinations on behalf of the United Arab Emirates. See Details
Entertainment
60-year-old former Super Model and ‘Austin Powers’ star Elizabeth Hurley shared beauty tips and wowed fans with pictures of herself in a red bikini in photos posted to her Instagram account. Link
A judge dismissed the majority of actress Blake Lively’s sexual harassment suit against “It Ends With Us” co-star and director Justin Baldoni. Read More
Sports
Three-time Masters Champion Phil Mickelson announced he was pulling out of the tournament due to a family emergency. Source
Former number 10 overall draft pick, five-time Pro Bowler, and Super Bowl champion Stephon Gilmore announced he was retiring from the NFL at age 35. Read More
Off the Wall
The Kansas City Royals scratched rookie Carter Jensen after he arrived at the stadium late, having overslept. Read More
