A federal judge blocks the Kennedy Center's planned closure and orders removal of Trump's name, ruling the board acted unlawfully in renaming the institution without Congress. Trump responds by calling for Congress to take control of the center.
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The South Carolina Senate voted against a Trump-backed congressional redistricting plan that would have eliminated the state's single majority-Black district. Some Republicans cited concerns about changing districts after early voting had begun.
Vivek Ramaswamy wins Ohio Republican primary for governor and will face Democrat Amy Acton in November. Ramaswamy's campaign is heavily funded, while Acton emphasizes her public health background and working-class roots.
A Senate amendment requiring photo identification for voting failed to advance after a 53-47 vote, amid heated debate over the broader SAVE America Act, which seeks to impose stricter voter ID and citizenship verification measures. Democrats opposed the amendment, citing concerns about voter access and ballot secrecy, while Republicans argued it was necessary for election integrity and reflected public opinion favoring voter ID laws. Additional election-related controversies include fears of ICE presence at polling places and a lawsuit demanding transparency over a voter data sharing agreement involving Social Security Administration staff, highlighting ongoing tensions ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Senate Republicans are advancing a plan to reopen most of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) during the ongoing government shutdown by funding all components except ICE’s immigration enforcement, aiming to gain support from President Trump and Senate Democrats. The proposal includes passing election-related provisions from the SAVE America Act through a separate budget reconciliation bill, though experts doubt these measures will meet strict budgetary rules, raising questions about the plan’s political feasibility. While Democrats remain cautiously open but demand ICE restrictions, bipartisan negotiations continue amid optimism from some Senate leaders to end the shutdown and restore DHS operations.
A loud boom heard across northeastern Ohio and parts of Pennsylvania on Tuesday morning was caused by a meteor, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). Witnesses reported a bright fireball streaking across the sky, and satellite imagery detected a green flash consistent with a meteor event over Cleveland. This incident follows recent meteor sightings in Ohio, and authorities continue to monitor and investigate these occurrences.
Duke University earned the top overall seed in the 2026 NCAA men’s basketball tournament, followed by Arizona, Michigan, and Florida, with the tournament beginning Tuesday and culminating in the Final Four in Indianapolis on April 6. The selection committee’s decisions were influenced by recent performances and injuries, leading to notable seed changes and the exclusion of teams like Auburn, which sparked controversy. Nebraska, preparing for its first tournament game since 1986, hopes to break its winless streak as it faces Troy, with strong fan support expected due to the team’s improved performance and favorable location.
A series of tornadoes swept through the Midwest and southern Plains, causing extensive damage and at least two deaths, with the hardest hit area being Lake Village, Indiana. In Illinois, particularly Kankakee County, tornadoes destroyed homes and infrastructure, prompting emergency responses, shelter openings, and a state of emergency declaration. The National Weather Service issued multiple tornado watches and warnings across several states, while power outages, flooding, and school closures compounded the severe weather’s impact.