📰 Morning Headlines: Top Stories from the Weekend and Early Monday
March 10, 2025– As a new week kicks off, here’s a quick look at the major news stories that shaped the weekend and are making headlines this morning across the globe.
🇺🇸 U.S. Government and Politics
- Justice Department Shakeup: A senior Justice Department official was abruptly removed just after helping draft a controversial new operation aimed at curbing illegal immigration. Adam Cohen, who led the department’s organized crime and drug enforcement efforts, was dismissed by Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche. The timing has raised questions about political interference and ongoing tensions within federal law enforcement.
- Shutdown Averted (For Now): House Republicans unveiled a temporary six-month funding bill to prevent a government shutdown by the March 14 deadline. The measure would keep spending levels flat through the end of the fiscal year.
🌍 Global Affairs
- North Korea Launches Missiles: Pyongyang fired multiple ballistic missiles into the sea over the weekend, coinciding with the start of joint U.S.-South Korea military exercises. North Korea has long condemned the drills as provocative, warning that they could trigger armed conflict.
- Gaza Tensions Escalate: Israel has halted electricity and goods to Gaza, shutting down a desalination plant that supplies drinking water. The move is part of increased pressure on Hamas amid ongoing ceasefire negotiations. Human rights groups have raised alarm over worsening humanitarian conditions.
- Hamas in Direct Talks with U.S.: For the first time, a Hamas delegation held direct discussions with an American hostage negotiator in Qatar. Talks centered around the release of a dual U.S.-Israeli citizen held in Gaza, marking a rare diplomatic channel between Washington and the militant group.
⚖️ Legal & Crime
- Iranian Assassination Plot Trial Begins: Two men accused of being part of a plot to assassinate a dissident Iranian-American journalist in New York went on trial. The U.S. government says the scheme was orchestrated by Tehran with possible help from organized crime networks. Both suspects have pleaded not guilty.
- White House Security Incident: Secret Service agents shot an armed man outside the White House on Sunday. The man reportedly pointed a gun at officers during a confrontation. President Trump was in Florida at the time, and the suspect is now hospitalized.
🇺🇦 Ukraine Conflict
- Russian Strikes Kill Civilians: Russia launched another round of overnight attacks on Ukraine, killing more than 20 people. Meanwhile, U.S. intelligence reportedly stopped providing satellite data to Ukrainian forces, raising concerns among European allies about weakening support for Kyiv.
👩🎤 Global Observances
- Women’s Day Sparks Worldwide Protests: From Europe to Africa to the Americas, protesters marched in honor of International Women’s Day, calling for equal rights, better pay, and protection from violence. Demonstrations were largely peaceful but carried powerful messages of solidarity.
📈 Markets & Economy
- Stocks Slide to Start the Week: Wall Street is off to a slow start as S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures dipped early Monday. Global markets remain jittery over economic slowdown fears, trade tensions, and ongoing instability in China’s economy.
🗓️ What’s Ahead
- Ukraine Peace Talks: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will host a virtual summit this weekend with global leaders to explore peacekeeping strategies in Ukraine, including a potential international force if a ceasefire is reached.
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