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Trump clashes with Democrats in joint address to Congress

Trump speech: President Donald Trump spoke to a house divided Tuesday evening during the longest address to Congress by a president in modern U.S. history. Republicans cheered and chanted "USA," as Democrats appeared to become frustrated at Trump's remarks. As Trump taunted Democrats, several held up round signs that read, "False," "Musk Steals," "Save Medicaid," and "Protect Veterans." Key takeaways >

Representative removed: In a breach of decorum protocol, Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, stood up, shook his walking cane at the president and shouted, “You don’t have a mandate,” briefly halting his speech. Green refused to sit down, and House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., ordered the Sergeant at Arms to remove him from the chamber. Afterward, Green told reporters it was "worth it" to make his point. Read more: Green may face censure by the House over outburst >

DOGE: During his remarks, Trump claimed sweeping government efficiency gains, touting freezes on federal hiring, new regulations and foreign aid. The president singled out specific spending programs, including an $8 million program promoting LGBTQI+ initiatives in Lesotho, a small African nation. Read more: What Trump said about DOGE >

The economy: Trump said his administration inherited "an economic catastrophe and an inflation nightmare" from former President Joe Biden. Without detailing a plan, Trump said his administration is working on lowering egg prices after his predecessor let egg prices get "out of control." What Trump said about the economy >

Border security: In his speech, Trump declared his administration has launched the “most sweeping border and immigration crackdown in American history.” Trump noted the Laken Riley Act, the first bill he signed after his reelection, mandated the detention of “dangerous criminal aliens." Riley’s mother and sister were guests of honor at the address, drawing bipartisan applause. Report: February 'lowest in history' for border encounters >

Kabul airport suspect: Trump announced a suspected senior planner in the suicide bombing at the Kabul airport that killed 13 U.S. service members during the chaotic American withdrawal from Afghanistan has been taken into custody. "He is right now on his way here to face the swift sword of American justice," Trump told lawmakers Tuesday evening. What to know about the Abbey Gate attack suspect >

Democratic rebuttal: First-term Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin delivered the Democratic response to Trump's joint address to Congress. Slotkin accused Trump of pushing for an "unprecedented giveaway to his billionaire friends" and not laying out a "credible plan" to lower everyday expenses for Americans. She also warned that democracy is at risk "when the president decides to pick and choose what rules you want to follow, when he ignores court orders and the Constitution itself, or when elected leaders stand by and just let it happen." Read more: Slotkin offers Democrats a way to fight back >

46 percent say Trump changing economy for the worse: Survey >

Al Green’s protest at Trump speech not helping Democrats: Stirewalt >

The stock market is down: Is Trump's trade war to blame? >

Canada may halt electricity exports to US over Trump tariffs

Canada tariffs: Ontario Premier Doug Ford has threatened to cut off electricity exports to the U.S. following President Donald Trump’s newest tariffs. “If they want to try to annihilate Ontario, I will do everything — including cut off their energy with a smile on my face,” Ford told reporters at a mining convention in downtown Toronto, the Toronto Sun reported. Trump enacted a 25% tariff on imports from Canada on Tuesday. Full report >

Some goods in the crosshairs of Trump’s tariffs >

World shares and US futures are higher after Wall Street losses >

Businesses scramble to contain fallout from Trump’s tariffs >

Mayors of sanctuary cities set to testify before Congress

Sanctuary cities: The mayors of four sanctuary cities who will appear before the Republican-led Oversight and Government Reform Committee on Wednesday could be risking the loss of billions in federal funding for what GOP leaders refer to as a lack of cooperation with federal immigration enforcement efforts. The threat to withhold funding from cities like Chicago, Denver, New York and Boston, the four cities whose mayors will appear before the committee, has also been floated by President Donald Trump’s border czar, Tom Homan. How sanctuary cities could lose funding >

Drone footage gives glimpse at Texas border security >

Meet BORTAC, which goes after the worst of the worst at the border >

Texas troopers, US Border Patrol team up to squash smuggling >

IRS drafting plans to cut as much as half of its workforce: Report

IRS cuts: The IRS is drafting plans to slash its workforce by as much as half through layoffs, buyouts and attrition, two sources familiar with the situation told the Associated Press. The layoffs are part of Trump's efforts to shrink the federal workforce through Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency. The IRS employs around 90,000 workers across the U.S. The latest > 

Yes, you might have to pay taxes for Venmo transactions >

Where's my refund? How to check your state tax refund status >

Which states are income-tax free? >

Diddy, Luigi Mangione in partial lockdown at prison after ‘race riot’: Report

Prison lockdown: The Metropolitan Detention Center, the prison where Sean “Diddy” Combs and Luigi Mangione are being held, is partially locked down due to a “race riot.” According to reports, a "race riot" involving more than 40 inmates prompted the lockdown. It has been reported that Combs and Mangione were not part of the riot. The latest >

Diddy case: Combs is currently awaiting a criminal trial on federal sex trafficking charges. He is also facing several sexual assault lawsuits. Timeline >

Luigi Mangione case: Mangione is currently awaiting trial for the deadly shooting of Brian Thompson, the former UnitedHealthcare CEO. According to NewsNation affiliate WPIX, the words “deny,” “depose” and “defend” were written on the shell casings found at the New York scene. Timeline >

No carbon monoxide in Gene Hackman’s home: Santa Fe Sheriff’s Office

Gene Hackman death: The New Mexico Gas Company did not find carbon monoxide or gas leaks in the residence of late Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman, 95, and his 63-year-old wife, Betsy Arakawa, the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday. Hackman, Arakawa and one of his dogs were all found dead inside their home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, late last month. There were no apparent signs of foul play or external trauma, according to law enforcement. Read more: Gene Hackman’s digital footprint could help find cause of death, former investigator says >

More states want to stop taxing groceries

Grocery prices: The number of states imposing sales tax on groceries has decreased over the years, and the number could get even lower in the coming months. On Tuesday, Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders revealed details of her plan to eliminate the remaining 1/8th of a cent sales tax the state levies on groceries. Lawmakers in Alabama, Mississippi and Tennessee are also looking into grocery tax reductions. What you need to know >

Grocery shoppers are using these strategies to combat inflation: Survey >

Kroger giving out free ‘Hour Back Box’ for daylight saving time >

Easter dye kit costs expected to rise along with egg prices >

 WHAT WE'RE WATCHING 👀

We're keeping an eye on these topics today. Make sure you tune in to our latest coverage and share your thoughts with us on social media!

• JD Vance will visit the U.S.-Mexico border.
• Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called the Oval Office spat with President Donald Trump "regrettable" and said he's ready to work for peace in Ukraine.
• Pope Francis is resting after sleeping through the night with a ventilation mask while undergoing hospital treatment for double pneumonia.
• The National People's Congress, the annual session for China's top legislature, is held.
• Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks at a U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day event.
• Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent. 
  

NEWS ACROSS THE NATION

In an international scam, a cybercrime crew stole then resold more than 900 tickets to Taylor Swift concerts and other events on StubHub, prosecutors in New York said. What to know >

Authorities in California arrested two alleged leaders of a group suspected of smuggling 20,000 people from Guatemala into the U.S. and charging each person as much as $18,000 to get into the country. The investigation >

A scorpion stung a woman at Logan International Airport in Boston on Sunday evening, Massachusetts State Police said. Read more >

The FBI announced it is looking for more possible victims of a Tennessee doctor accused of coercing people into sexual acts and health care fraud. What to know >

The mother of three missing Michigan children asked a judge to declare them dead nearly 15 years later. Details >

A South Carolina man is accused of assaulting one of his family members over what was cooked for dinner, an arrest warrant said. The investigation >

A program in Rhode Island has forgiven more than $7 million worth of unpaid medical debt, the state announced. What to know >

A Virginia day care owner is speaking out after inspection records say a child wandered outside and into oncoming traffic before a driver saved them. Full report >

A Texas school district apologized for sending student information to the wrong families. Read more >

An Oklahoma neighborhood is full of frustrated people who have constantly been hearing a loud, buzzing noise every day and night for the past month. What's going on >

Child's 911 call for 'emergency' doughnuts goes viral

The child’s doughnut request made for a hilarious phone exchange with the 911 dispatcher. And the story didn’t end there. Read more >

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