YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP | | | | Nicole Fallert
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Morning! Welcome to the Daily Briefing. Here's what's breaking this morning: |
Nicole Fallert here. Vote in the cutest baby animal final round 🐈We have Friday's news, including the reshuffle at the top of the Department of Justice, Tiger Woods' arrest and a wedding "drama" for the ages. |
Bondi is out, Blanche is in (for now) |
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche , Trump's former personal lawyer, will lead the Justice Department in the interim following the ousting of Pam Bondi after barely a year on the job. |
Now, a showdown to replace Bondi looms in Congress. Tamping down frustration over the DOJ's handling of the Epstein Files will be a crucial variable in determining how much support her successor gleans in the GOP-controlled Senate. |
| • | "Talking to the president." Body camera footage released Thursday by the Martin County (Florida) Sheriff's office shows Tiger Woods talking on the phone as he was approached by police in the wake of a rollover crash that led to his arrest last week. After he got off the phone, he told an officer he was "just talking to the president." | | • | Where is Artemis II right now? The Artemis II lunar mission has completed a pivotal engine burn and are now on a lunar path on Friday. NASA shared images of Earth from Artemis II's Orion, where the astronauts have little elbow room. Track the mission's progress. | | • | Tax Day is closing in. And if you're doing a mad dash to assemble the necessary forms by April 15, here's how to not get overwhelmed by all those numbers and letters like W-2, W-9 and 1099. And if you're wishing for a bigger tax return, avoid disappointment. | |
Zendaya's 'something blue' | Zendaya attends the premiere of A24's "The Drama" at Regal Union Square on April 2, 2026 in New York City. Dia Dipasupil, Getty Images |
The 2026 NCAA Tournament is wrapping up! The women's tough Final Four field tips off on Friday with South Carolina vs. UConn at 7 p.m. ET followed by UCLA vs. Texas at 9:30 p.m. ET. The men's stacked Final Four begins on Saturday as UConn, Illinois, Michigan and Arizona battle for a spot in Monday night's national championship game. |
Have feedback on the Daily Briefing? Shoot Nicole an email at NFallert@usatoday.com. | | USA TODAY compiled data that tracks how the Trump administration's immigration enforcement is shaping who and how many are held in detention. | | Gen. Randy George, the chief of staff of the Army, will step down and retire immediately, a Pentagon official said. | | | | Police arrested several people, including rapper Pooh Shiesty, after Gucci Mane was allegedly robbed and kidnapped at a recording studio in Dallas. | | | | In the translated four-page letter, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian wrote that the Iranian people "harbor no enmity toward other nations." | | | | | Prime members can save 20¢ per gallon on gas every Friday through May 29. Learn how to stack your Amazon fuel rewards and save on spring travel. | | | | As oil prices surge from Iran war, United Airlines becomes the next U.S. carrier to raise fees on passengers. | | | | Sara Wyle reveals how her audition process looked for her patient role on her husband Noah Wyle's show "The Pitt" and what advice he gave her. | | | | Olivia Rodrigo is driving into a new era: The pop singer's highly anticipated third studio album has a title and release date. | | | | Kirk Cousins will be joining the Raiders for the 2026 NFL season, marking the 37-year-old's fourth different team across his career to date. | | | | USA TODAY's daily news podcast, The Excerpt, brings you a curated mix of the most important headlines seven mornings a week. | | | | | Play Your Way to a Relaxing Break | Unwind with crosswords and challenges that recharge you. | | | Sign up for the news you want | Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don't miss out! We're always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. | | | | | |
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