Today's News, March 24-25, 2026
A mix of U.S. political, legal, cultural, and economic developments includes a Supreme Court case on late mail-in ballots, bureaucratic and intelligence power shifts, immigration enforcement rulings, controversies around social media liability and vaccine policy, as well as energy, housing, and global market concerns. Additional stories touch on institutional reforms, crime and corruption probes, cultural disputes, and unusual criminal incidents, reflecting ongoing partisan tensions, regulatory changes, and uncertainty across domestic and international arenas.
Today's News with Larry Schweikart
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Show Notes
IN POLITICAL NEWS
• Pentagon complied with a court order on media access by relocating certain journalists to a separate media annex.
• The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing a case on whether late mail-in ballots should be counted.
• Reports indicate a former president advised another political figure not to run in the 2016 election.
• Over 400 TSA agents reportedly quit during a shutdown period, with ICE agents temporarily assisting at airports.
• Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signalled openness to a future presidential run despite mixed national support.
• Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard plans to redirect some CIA funding authority to her office.
• A historical analysis suggests Calvin Coolidge strategically navigated political divisions during his presidency.
• Speculation emerged linking Joe Kent to leaked communications involving activist figures.
• Investigations into hospice fraud in California continue with multiple arrests but few high-profile prosecutions.
• Election analyst Seth Keshel predicts the Supreme Court may support stricter ballot-counting timelines.
• Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick faces scrutiny and potential disciplinary action over alleged fraud.
• Research claims coordinated advocacy networks influenced narratives following a high-profile political incident.
• NASA has revived plans related to establishing a long-term base on the Moon.
• Los Angeles approved roughly $2.6 billion in housing projects in high-cost neighbourhoods.
IN ILLEGAL CRIMINAL ALIEN NEWS
• The Eighth Circuit Court sided with the Department of Justice on federal authority to detain certain undocumented immigrants.
IN CULTURE NEWS
• Rapper Afroman won a legal case tied to a protest song after police attempted defamation claims.
• Retailers including CVS and Walmart reportedly use selective anti-theft display measures for certain cosmetics.
• The U.S. Department of Education has taken further steps toward downsizing or structural change.
IN ECONOMIC NEWS
• Investment in data centers has surpassed spending on traditional office buildings.
• Mortgage rates rose amid Middle East uncertainty, leading to fewer loan applications.
• Juries in separate cases ruled against Meta over alleged harms linked to social media use and safety compliance.
• Chevron expanded offshore oil activity tied to refinery operations, while U.S. LNG exports are projected to grow.
• The federal government agreed to compensate an energy firm to exit planned East Coast wind projects.
IN INTERNATIONAL NEWS
• European policymakers are debating restrictions on natural gas usage amid health concerns.
• South Korea is preparing for potential oil market shocks.
IN MEDICAL NEWS
• Allegations surfaced that vaccine safety findings were edited during a previous administration.
• Scientist Robert Malone stepped down from an advisory committee following delays and authority concerns.
• A major legal case on government influence over social media moderation resulted in a victory for challengers.
AND FINALLY . . .
• A highly unusual homicide case involving competitive cornhole players drew attention due to extraordinary circumstances surrounding the alleged crime.
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