Today’s Big Story…

In a Sunday interview with Fox News’ Maria Bartiromo, President Trump was pressed on the economic impact of his tariffs, including potential concerns about a possible 2025 recession.

“I hate to predict things like that,” Trump told Bartiromo on “Sunday Morning Futures.” “There is a period of transition, because what we’re doing is very big. We’re bringing wealth back to America. That’s a big thing. And there are always periods of — it takes a little time. It takes a little time. But I think it should be great for us. I mean, I think it should be great.”

In the interview, Bartiromo pressed Trump on his shifting tariff policies amid business and market concerns, including his recent rescinding of tariffs on Mexico and implementing an extension to an April 2 deadline. Trump admitted his tariff strategy may cause economic “disruptions,” such as the recent stock market dip following the proposed tariffs on America’s neighbors. Canada is still attached with a 25% trade tariff until the northern country drops its high-priced trade rates and better curbs fentanyl smuggling across the border.

“What I have to do is build a strong country,” Trump said. “You can’t really watch the stock market. If you look at China, they have a 100-year perspective. We go by quarters. And you can’t go by that. You have to do what’s right.”

Another Big Story…

In December, Islamist rebel leader Ahmed Hussein al-Sharaa, known as Abu Mohammad al-Julani, led the U.S.-designated terrorist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) in overthrowing Bashar Assad and seizing power in Syria.

Syrians celebrated Assad’s departure, but legitimate fears for Christians under Islamist rule are now being realized. DNI Tulsi Gabbard’s warnings of a terrorist takeover appear justified, as al Qaeda-linked forces aligned with Syria’s new leader have been filmed massacring Alawites and Christians. In total since the takeover, Syrian security forces and militants have killed over 340 civilians.

“The United States condemns the radical Islamist terrorists, including foreign jihadis, that murdered people in western Syria in recent days,” Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a statement. “The United States stands with Syria’s religious and ethnic minorities, including its Christian, Druze, Alawite, and Kurdish communities, and offers its condolences to the victims and their families.”

This comes at a time when President Trump is seeking to revive his 2016 travel ban on dangerous and unstable countries, which includes Syria, as well as antagonistic nations such as Cuba, Iran, Libya, North Korea, Somalia, Venezuela, Sudan, and Yemen. Additionally, recent reports indicate Trump will add Afghanistan and Pakistan to the travel ban list.

My Thoughts…

When it comes to tariffs, Trump’s playing hardball as a way to put America’s interests front and center. Investors believe these tariffs are causing a future of uncertainty, but it’s temporary. Prices might spike, stocks may pummel, and worries about a recession could amplify. On the flip side, if Trump sticks through with these tariffs, it will force fairer trade and bring jobs back to the U.S., plus hopefully put an end to the trafficking of fentanyl through the northern and southern borders. It’s gonna be a bumpy road before we see the payoff.

It’s heartbreaking to see the videos of Syrian Christians getting slaughtered since Assad’s fall, and it’s a brutal reminder of how fast things can spiral into chaos. Gabbard did warn this would happen, which is why Trump’s new travel ban must include Syria. The radical Islamist regime will likely decimate the remaining Christian population in Syria; I say all U.S. aid to Syria, which is typically in the billions, is permanently ceased until the killings stop.

The Administration…

• In his interview with Bartiromo, President Trump praised Elon Musk as a "real patriot" for DOGE’s cost-cutting efforts, saying he has "paid a price" to get the job done. Trump also noted Musk’s work with DOGE isn’t personally beneficial but has "opened a lot of eyes" outside Washington.

• Trump is also urging more cooperation between Elon Musk’s DOGE and federal agencies. Since taking office, Musk’s team has audited spending and employee performance, but some agencies resisted his directive to report weekly accomplishments. Trump views the collaboration as essential for “cost-cutting measures and staffing.”

• Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick predicted to NBC’s “Meet the Press” that the United States economy would NOT experience a recession this year.

• President Trump said the U.S. has "just about" lifted the intelligence pause on Ukraine, emphasizing the need to push for a peace deal with Russia. Speaking aboard Air Force One, he called the war “senseless” and urged negotiations to end the conflict. According to various reports, the U.S. is still sharing some defensive intelligence to help Ukraine counter Russian attacks.

• Trump pledged billions of dollars in investment and job creation if Greenland chooses to join the U.S., assuring its people of continued protection as the U.S. has given it “since World War II” in a recent Truth Social post.

• The U.S. Department of Agriculture canceled a $600,000 grant for studying menstrual cycles in transgender men. The grant, awarded to Southern University A&M College in Louisiana, was uncovered by the American Principles Project, which identified over 340 Biden-era grants totaling $128 million in federal funding.

• HHS is offering its 80,000 employees a $25,000 buyout as part of President Trump’s government spending cuts. Workers have this week to opt in, with the offer also extending to staff across the CDC, NIH, and FDA.

• DOGE announced more contract terminations over the weekend, revealing that over $300 million in loans were granted to children. Investigators found that the Small Business Administration (SBA) issued nearly 5,600 loans, totaling $312 million, to businesses owned by children 11 or younger in 2020 and 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic, but there was no clear record of their use.

• A federal judge ruled against Denver Public Schools’ attempt to block ICE raids on school grounds, a victory for the Trump administration’s deportation efforts. Judge Daniel Domenico found no evidence linking a drop in attendance to Trump’s reversal of a 2021 policy protecting schools from immigration enforcement.

• Secret Service personnel shot an armed man near the White House early Sunday. The suspect parked near 17th and F Streets NW, close to a White House entrance. President Trump was in Florida at Mar-A-Lago at the time.

Vice President…

JD Vance confronted Cincinnati protesters before a Walnut Hills rally over the weekend, after they followed him while he was walking with his 3-year-old daughter.

Later, in a post on X, Vance condemned their actions, explaining that he engaged with them, hoping they would leave his child alone. The protesters were chanting pro-Ukraine expressions when they approached Vance and his daughter.

Congress…

Congressional negotiators unveiled a bill to prevent a partial government shutdown during Trump’s first 100 days. The 99-page measure would extend current funding levels through the start of FY 2026 on Oct. 1, ahead of the March 14 deadline. House GOP leaders believe they can pass it with Republican votes alone, a first since gaining the majority in 2023. Trump has yet to fully endorse the bill.

Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) claimed on MSNBC that illegal entry into the U.S. is not a crime but a "civil accusation," despite federal law stating otherwise. Speaking on The Katie Phang Show, she defended her stance from a recent House hearing on sanctuary city policies, arguing that illegal aliens are not criminals.

Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) told MSNBC that President Trump should be censured for referring to Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) as “Pocahontas” during his congressional address.

Rep. Scott Perry (R-Pa.) claimed on NewsNation’s The Hill that legitimate Medicaid recipients won’t lose coverage under GOP spending cuts.

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) warned on Fox News that halting U.S. aid and intelligence to Ukraine could have dire consequences, arguing a complete withdrawal would be even worse than the Afghanistan pullout.

Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) said on Meet the Press that since the election, President Trump has kept Democrats "on their heels."

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. Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson criticized his former employer for overemphasizing Iran as a threat. Arguing there are far greater dangers to the U.S., accusing Fox of preparing its audience for war. Carlson questioned Iran’s actual impact on American lives in a post on X, comparing it to the high volume of deaths from drug overdoses, crime, illegal immigration, and other domestic issues, urging a focus on problems at home.

2. A new study links citrus fruit consumption to a 20% lower risk of depression, likely due to its impact on gut health. Researchers analyzed long-term Nurses’ Health Study II data, which tracks chronic diseases in 100,000 U.S. women.

3. The U.S. Space Force’s secretive X-37B space plane landed at Vandenberg Space Force Base after 434 days in orbit conducting classified tests. Launched in 2023 aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket, the unmanned, solar-powered Boeing craft completed experimental objectives, showcasing its “robust maneuver capability” in a highly elliptical orbit.

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