Today’s Big Story…

President Trump visited the Department of Justice where he vowed to restore “law and order” and end the DOJ’s alleged political bias. He criticized past investigations against him, calling prosecutors “scum” and pledging to purge “rogue actors.” His speech covered crime and border security, but Trump also accused Biden’s DOJ of turning the agency into the “department of injustice” and pushing the U.S. toward “communism.” He declared himself the “chief law enforcement officer” and accused the DOJ of spying on his campaign, raiding his home, persecuting his allies, and orchestrating hoaxes.

His visit followed recent DOJ shakeups, including the firings of attorneys involved in Trump-related cases and the appointment of Attorney General Pam Bondi. During his remarks at the DOJ, while condemning officials responsible for the military’s withdrawal from Afghanistan and 2020 election fraud, Trump said: “The people who did this to us should go to jail.”

Other Big Stories…

A new report reveals that in May 2022, the Biden White House handed over Trump’s and his former VP Mike Pence’s government cellphones to the FBI. While no warrant was needed, agents later sought one to access their data. The FBI obtained the phones as part of its anti-Trump 2020 election probe, later taken over by Special Counsel Jack Smith. The case, Arctic Frost, was opened in April 2022 by anti-Trump FBI agent Timothy Thibault, who prioritized it above all others despite breaching FBI protocol.

ALSO: According to the NY TIMES, Trump is considering targeting 43 countries as part of a new travel ban to the U.S. that would be broader than the restrictions imposed during his first term. A draft list of recommendations developed by diplomatic and security officials suggests a “red” list of 11 countries whose citizens would be flatly barred from entering the United States. They are Afghanistan, Bhutan, Cuba, Iran, Libya, North Korea, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Venezuela and Yemen.

My Thoughts…

A new travel ban is GREAT news. The media will rip Trump for it, and the courts will try to stop it, but they will fail. That said, I’ve been covering news and politics for nearly 20 years, and there has been no person treated worse than Trump. It gets disheartening to know that a country built on honesty and the tenants of being God fearing, has morphed into something we can no longer trust. I pray that Trump can get the U.S. back to a place where it means something to take an oath. “God Bless the USA.”

The Administration…

• Trump revealed that nearly all of Joe Biden’s signed documents were authorized by an autopen, not his actual signature. This raises serious questions about who really ran the country during Biden’s presidency. The Heritage Foundation’s Oversight Project found that dozens of executive orders bore identical autopen signatures, sparking concerns about Biden’s awareness of what he was signing.

• Trump signed an order on Friday seeking to dismantle seven additional federal agencies, including the one that oversees Voice of America and other government-funded media outlets around the world.

• Trump's proposed tax policy aims to eliminate federal income taxes for Americans earning less than $150,000 annually. This plan would impact 93% of Americans and is intended to be funded by closing overseas tax loopholes and imposing tariffs.

• Trump has shut down a Pentagon office that paid over $1 million to an FBI source who spied on his 2016 campaign. The Department of Defense announced it is “restructuring” the Office of Net Assessment, a think tank focused on military trends.

• SpaceX's Crew-10 launched yesterday to relieve NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who have been stranded on the ISS for 10 months. Their extended stay began in June 2024 when Boeing’s Starliner malfunctioned, leaving them unable to return as planned.

• Postmaster General Louis DeJoy told Congress he signed an agreement with Elon Musk’s DOGE reform team to help address USPS’s financial struggles. The agency, which lost $9.5 billion last year, is exempt from DOGE-led staff cuts but plans to reduce its workforce by 10,000 through early retirements.

• Special envoy Steve Witkoff left Moscow without a ceasefire deal after Russian President Vladimir Putin rejected Trump’s terms to de-escalate the Ukraine war. Putin met Witkoff to learn about Trump’s proposal, including a 30-day ceasefire, a prisoner exchange, and resumed U.S. aid and intelligence-sharing with Ukraine. However, Putin demanded stricter terms, including halting U.S. support and preventing Ukraine from reinforcing during the truce.

• South African Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool has been expelled from the U.S. after calling President Trump a “white supremacist leader” during a lecture.

• The Department of Health and Human Services will stop placing Unaccompanied Alien Children (UACs) in Southwest Key Programs shelters amid concerns over abuse. Announced by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the move aims to protect minors and combat human trafficking.

• A group of U.S. military veterans remains active at the southern border, reinforcing weak points in California to aid Trump in curbing illegal crossings.

• Border Patrol’s recorded got-aways have dropped to an average of 77 per day over the last 21 days under Trump. In contrast, Biden averaged 1,837 daily got-aways in fiscal year 2023, totaling 670,674. Since Trump took office on January 21, there have been 5,889 recorded got-aways across all U.S. borders.

• The United States is facing an egg shortage due to a severe bird flu outbreak that has significantly affected the nation's poultry supply. In response, the U.S. has reached out to Denmark and other European countries, including Finland, the Netherlands, and Sweden, requesting assistance to import eggs to stabilize soaring prices. This request comes amidst strained relations due to U.S. interest in Greenland, adding an ironic twist to the situation.

Vice President…

JD Vance admitted in an NBC interview that Elon Musk made “mistakes” in mass federal firings but emphasized that many government employees are “good people.”

Vance also voiced concerns on Fox News about Europe's potential 'civilizational suicide' due to issues with border control and free speech.

Congress…

The Senate passed the House-approved funding bill, 54-46, preventing a government shutdown.

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez slammed Sen. Chuck Schumer for supporting the GOP funding bill, calling it a “tremendous mistake.”

Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) dismissed AOC’s criticism of Senate Democrats backing a House-passed funding bill to prevent a shutdown. He argued that liberal lawmakers opposing the bill lack a viable alternative and noted that while Congress would still get paid, federal workers could face weeks without pay.

Sen. Ted Cruz discussed the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, a Syrian-born former Columbia University student detained by ICE for organizing anti-American and pro-Hamas protests. Cruz criticized how quickly Khalil obtained legal status, who entered the U.S. in 2022 and gained a green card through marriage

Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) listed agencies like the FBI, CIA, NSA, DHS, State Department, and even FEMA as part of a network funding censorship through grants and partnerships, using taxpayer dollars to support suppression efforts.

Sens. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) were blocked from passing a health policy package, including PBM reforms omitted from December’s spending bill. Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) objected, preventing Wyden’s attempt to pass it by unanimous consent.

Arizona Democrat Senator Mark Kelly has announced his decision to sell his Tesla, criticizing Elon Musk's alignment with Trump's policies.

The U.S. Senate has passed the HALT Fentanyl Act with a vote of 84-16. This legislation aims to combat the fentanyl crisis by classifying fentanyl-related substances as Schedule 1 drugs and enhancing penalties for trafficking. Sadly, 16 Democrats, including figures like Elizabeth Warren, voted against the bill.

The U.S. Senate voted on an amendment proposed by Senator Rand Paul to cut foreign aid funding through the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The vote fell short, resulting in a division within the GOP, with 27 Republicans voting in favor and 26 voting against, alongside all Democrats opposing the amendment.

The Resistance…

In Non-Trump News…

Although we deliver you domestic and international news later this afternoon via the DML REPORT newsletter, here are a few worth mentioning now:

1. A popular skincare brand backed by Christie Brinkley, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Learn more.

2. Gene Hackman’s will, revealed after his death at 95 in February, left his $80 million estate to his wife, who also died, fueling speculation of a legal battle over the estate.

3. Scientists are closely monitoring a volcano in the U.S., stating its potential eruption that could send ash plumes up to 65,000 feet, disrupting aviation and triggering dangerous lahars and pyroclastic flows.

Your Opinions & Questions…

Debbach: DML, the days you were absent from the news podcast, your two sons did an amazing job. I was so proud of them. Very impressive. Your family is an example to many. Thank you for all you do.

DML: Thank you so much for the kind feedback. Denny will be interviewing my wife, Mary, today as a son-to-mother interview for Life After 50 (I will share the link later today in a special DML Report of Saturday. They talk about Mary’s childhood, the Catholic faith, and the meaning of motherhood. It is the last episode in Season 1 of my new podcast series. Season 2 will launch on April 19. Season 2 will focus on my taking viewers on a journey through the places I’ve visited in America, but never revealed the footage.

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