YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP | | | |
Quick look at Friday's news: |
Why this government shutdown threat is unlike previous ones |
Typically during a government shutdown, hundreds of thousands of federal workers, those deemed nonessential, are furloughed, or sent home without pay. They are reimbursed when they return. |
But this year isn't normal: Government workers are already hurting amid President Donald Trump's mass firings. |
Diddy's trial is getting closer | Sean "Diddy" Combs' legal team and prosecutors are set to dispute various aspects of the rapper's trial in a pretrial conference set for Friday afternoon. The embattled hip-hop mogul, who was arrested in September 2024 on federal charges of racketeering, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution, is set to go to trial on May 5. Counsel are expected to discuss matters including jury selection, submitted evidence and the trial's court timeline. Diddy's lawyers want his alleged victims named. |
Protesters supporting Mahmoud Khalil arrested at Trump Tower |
"As Jews, as people of conscience, we know our history. We know where this leads." | Demonstrators from the human rights organization Jewish Voice for Peace hold a civil disobedience action inside Trump Tower in New York on March 13, 2025. TIMOTHY A. CLARY, AFP via Getty Images |
Here's what Russia said about a Ukraine ceasefire plan |
Time to get the office bracket ready | Selection Sunday is just days away, and the 68-team field for March Madness will soon be revealed. The excitement is building as teams begin their quest to be the last one standing. On the women's side, UCLA has bolstered its argument to be the top overall seed after avenging two regular-season losses to USC in the Big Ten tournament final. Still, the women's NCAA Tournament feels wide open. Meanwhile, Duke has taken over as the new No. 1 in the men's Top 25 rankings after Auburn ended its regular season with back-to-back losses. Here's what you need to know about Selection Sunday. | Texas guard Tramon Mark (12) dribbles the ball against the defense of Texas A&M guard Manny Obaseki during the SEC men's basketball tournament at Bridgestone Arena. Steve Roberts, Imagn Images |
Photo of the day: A 'blood moon' over America |
For the first time in more than two years, the Earth made its way between the sun and moon, resulting in a total lunar eclipse, also known as the "blood moon." Missed it? Here's when a partial solar one is visible. | A total lunar eclipse is visible in the sky over Hanover, Pennsylvania, on Thursday, March 14, 2025, in Hanover Borough. Harrison Jones, The Evening Sun |
Nicole Fallert is a newsletter writer at USA TODAY, sign up for the email here . Want to send Nicole a note? Shoot her an email at NFallert@usatoday.com. | | | | The ruling applies to workers who were fired from six agencies during recent purge of government workers. | | | | The Ivy League university has faced intense scrutiny from the Trump administration over its handling of pro-Palestinian student protests in 2024. | | | | Amanda Seyfried opens up about Peacock's "Long Bright River," her 40th birthday plans and what song she most wants to hear in "Mamma Mia 3." | | | | Selection Sunday is just days away and the fight for NCAA men's tournament spots is at its climax. There was major movement on the bubble Thursday. | | | | The NFL's 2025 league year turned one day old at 4 p.m. ET Thursday. Prior to that? A whole lot of far-reaching player movement altered the landscape. | | | | USA TODAY's daily news podcast, The Excerpt, brings you a curated mix of the most important headlines seven mornings a week. | | | | Our app gives you award-winning coverage, crosswords, audio storytelling, eNewspaper and more. | | | | | | | Brighten your day with one of our games. | | | | | |
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