Trump's Cabinet Meeting, Senate Loses Tariff Vote, US-Ukraine Mineral Deal, SCOTUS School Case

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Trump’s Cabinet Meeting

President Trump met with his cabinet on Wednesday, which included praise for accomplishments for the first 100 days of his second term, a sendoff for Elon Musk, but concern over economic reports and placing blame for a slumping stock market. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.

Senate Loses Tariff Vote

The Senate tried but failed to pass a measure that tried to undo President Trump’s tariffs on most other countries in the world. Correspondent Rich Johnson reports the measure failed despite the support of some Republicans.

US-Ukraine Mineral Deal

Despite some last-minute hurdles, the U.S. and Ukraine have signed a deal to create the United States-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund, the agreement pushed by President Trump that gives the U.S. rights to Ukrainian rare earth minerals.

SCOTUS School CaseThe Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Wednesday on whether a religious charter school can receive state funding. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.

Hospital Shooting Details Released

There are new details into a February shooting that happened inside a Pennsylvania hospital. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.

Prank Call Fines

The NFL has fined a team and one of its assistant coaches following a prank phone call to a notable star quarterback. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

Judge Won’t Solve Garcia Case

The Trump administration is making it clear that it won't answer to a judge when it comes to conversations with El Salvador about the deportation of alleged gang member Kilmar Abrego Garcia. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.

Arrested For Hazing

Nearly a dozen high school lacrosse players in Upstate New York are in trouble with the law. Bob Brown reports the student athletes were allegedly involved in a dangerous hazing incident.

Questions Surround Iran Explosion

Iran is being accused of covering up the death toll following a massive explosion at the Iranian port of Bandar Abbas. Fox News is reporting that chemical components used in solid fuel for ballistic missiles somehow ignited. Correspondent Jon Gambrell has details.

Musk Nearly Ousted

Today’s Wall Street Journal is reporting that about a month ago, when Elon Musk was spending most of his time at the Department of Government Efficiency, and Tesla stock was falling, board members reached out to several executive search firms to work on a formal process for finding a new CEO.

Student Protester Released

A federal judge on Wednesday ordered the release of an anti-Israel protester who helped organize riots and protests at Columbia University.

Coach Backs Girlfriend

A famous football coach is defending his girlfriend following a CBS interview. Details from correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh.

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