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28.03.2025

28.03.2025 โ€” Myanmar Earthquake Fall While Powers Grapple for Greenland

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This page is an archive of main headlines from the US for 28.03.2025.

It displays 296 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

28.03.2025 โ‡ข Myanmar Earthquake Fall While Powers Grapple for Greenland
โŒจA devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar and Thailand, collapsing buildings including a Bangkok skyscraper, with death toll rising throughout the day from 3 to over 150.

Vice President Vance's controversial Greenland visit dominated political coverage, following earlier reports that Greenlanders refused to meet with the delegation. Vance argued Greenland would be safer under US leadership, warning of Chinese and Russian interest while receiving enthusiastic welcome from US troops but local resistance.

The Signal chat controversy continued with a federal judge ordering preservation of messages about Yemen military operations, contradicting administration claims that no sensitive information was shared.

Trump asked the Supreme Court to allow deportations under the Alien Enemies Act while simultaneously pardoning Nikola founder Trevor Milton for fraud. The administration moved to formally abolish USAID despite legal challenges and began mass layoffs at health agencies under RFK Jr.'s direction.
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00:45โ‡ขSignal Messages Preservation Ordered Amid Federal Cuts Plans

โŒจThe newspapers report on several significant developments related to the Trump administration. A federal judge has ordered the preservation of Signal messages exchanged by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, National Security Advisor Michael Waltz, and other officials regarding Yemen strikes (ABC, NYTimes, Epoch Times, Newsweek). A leaked White House document reveals plans for massive federal staff cuts between 8% and 50% across agencies (Common Dreams, Washington Post). Trump's executive orders target the Smithsonian Institution and federal monuments, seeking to remove "improper ideology" and "divisive narratives" (AP News, USA Today). Trump also pulled Elise Stefanik's UN ambassador nomination, causing GOP nervousness (CNN, HuffPost, NPR).
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JD Vance expected to criticize Danish government on what had been second ladyโ€™s cultural visit to Greenland
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03:35โ‡ขSmithsonian Overhaul Targets "Divisive Ideology"

โŒจThe newspapers report on the Trump administration's increasing focus on reshaping federal institutions. Multiple sources cover a new executive order to "restore" American history by overhauling the Smithsonian Institution, targeting "divisive, race-centered ideology" in museums and research centers (AP News, NPR). The Signal chat controversy continues with a judge ordering Trump officials to preserve their Houthi-related messages (NYTimes). Government personnel changes are prominent, with Trump appointing his personal lawyer Alina Habba as U.S. Attorney for New Jersey (Breitbart), while Vice President Vance is expected to visit Greenland with security concerns in focus (CNN, Epoch Times).
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09:33โ‡ขDeadly 7.7 Magnitude Quake Devastates Southeast Asia

โŒจThe newspapers extensively report on a major 7.7 magnitude earthquake striking Myanmar and Thailand (ABC, AP, CBS, CNN, Newsweek). The disaster has killed at least two people in a Bangkok high-rise collapse with dozens trapped under rubble (AP, CBS). In US politics, the Trump administration's Department of Justice is investigating LA County over gun permit delays (LA Times), while Ukrainian refugees face uncertainty as their protection status nears expiration under Trump (NPR). Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is generating controversy with Fox News highlighting their federal cost-cutting efforts (Fox News, USA Today).
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11:18โ‡ขSoutheast Asia Rocked by Deadly 7.7 Magnitude Quake

โŒจThe newspapers report extensively on a massive 7.7 magnitude earthquake striking Myanmar and Thailand, with dozens trapped under rubble after a Bangkok high-rise collapsed, killing at least three people (ABC, AP, CBS, CNN). In US politics, the Trump administration's cost-cutting efforts led by Elon Musk's DOGE team are generating controversy, with Republicans making personal appeals to avoid cuts to their constituencies (Fox News, NYTimes). The Vances' planned Greenland trip is meeting resistance, with reports that Greenlanders are refusing to meet with the delegation (Daily Beast, Newsweek, USA Today).
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French premier Franรงois Bayrou survived a confidence vote in February after promising fresh talks over pension age rise. But no change has been forthcoming โ€” and calls for increased defense spending are pressuring pensions even further.
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13:11โ‡ขDeadly Myanmar Earthquake Collapses Bangkok Skyscraper

โŒจThe newspapers report extensively on a major 7.7 magnitude earthquake striking Myanmar and Thailand, with a skyscraper collapsing in Bangkok and many feared dead (ABC, Breitbart, CNN, NYTimes). Vice President JD Vance's controversial visit to Greenland is generating significant coverage, with 85% of Greenlanders opposing U.S. acquisition plans (AP, CBS, NYTimes, Newsweek, USA Today). Domestic issues include food banks struggling after $1 billion in federal funding cuts (Boston Globe), Trump's new 25% tariffs on imported cars benefiting Tesla (NPR), and Putin's violation of a partial ceasefire with Ukraine by ordering strikes on energy facilities (NY Post).
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Rather than focusing on the actual harms Republicans are inflicting on the American working class, Democrats are using the Signal group chat leak to obsess over violations of norms and protocols. This strategy is doomed to fail.
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14:45โ‡ขMyanmar-Thailand Earthquake Kills Three, Dozens Trapped

โŒจThe newspapers report on a devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand, collapsing buildings including a Bangkok skyscraper, killing at least three with many more feared dead (ABC, AP, Breitbart, CNN). Trump administration policies continue to dominate headlines with new immigration enforcement plans targeting "illegal aliens" for deportation (Fox News), economic challenges as inflation stalls (Epoch Times), and tariffs affecting farmers' costs (NBC). Ukraine has launched a new incursion into Russia's Belgorod region amid cease-fire talks (NYTimes, NY Post). The ongoing JD Vance Greenland controversy (Daily Beast, CBS) and Democratic Party strategy debates after election defeat (Jacobin) also feature prominently.
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At least 144 people died and more than 730 were injured after a 7.7-magnitude quake hit with the toll expected to rise, Myanmar authorities say
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Two violent earthquakes rocked Southeast Asia on Friday, causing buildings in the Thai capital Bangkok to sway and collapse and prompting evacuations across the city, as well as in neighboring Myanmar. Bangkok police say a high-rise building under construction collapsed when a 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit the Thai capital midday on Friday, and possible casualties are not yet known.
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15:45โ‡ขMyanmar Earthquake Death Toll Surpasses 140

โŒจThe newspapers report extensively on a devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake striking Myanmar and Thailand, with death toll rising to at least 144 people and over 730 injured (ABC, AP, Breitbart, CNN, OANN). The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to allow deportations of Venezuelan migrants under a wartime law (Boston Globe, Epoch Times, Fox News). Domestically, Trump signed an executive order ending collective bargaining rights for many federal workers (NPR), while mass layoffs are expected at health agencies as Robert F. Kennedy Jr. begins dismantling HHS (NBC). The Middle East remains tense with Hezbollah accusing Israel of breaking ceasefire promises (Newsweek).
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17:36โ‡ขTrump Seeks Supreme Court Approval for Deportations Under Wartime Law

โŒจThe newspapers report on the continuing aftermath of a deadly Myanmar-Thailand earthquake that has killed over 150 people (AP, ABC, Breitbart, CNN, OANN). The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to allow deportations under the Alien Enemies Act (NPR, Boston Globe, Epoch Times). Additionally, mass layoffs are beginning at federal health agencies as RFK Jr. implements his agenda (NBC). Legal challenges mount against Trump's executive orders, with major law firms suing to block security clearance restrictions (NYTimes, HuffPost). In business news, worldwide protests are planned against Elon Musk's Tesla (Common Dreams), while Trump pardoned Nikola founder Trevor Milton for fraud (USA Today).
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19:01โ‡ขTrump Seeks Supreme Court Backing For Wartime Deportations

โŒจThe newspapers report on Trump's administration seeking Supreme Court approval to resume deportations of Venezuelan migrants under the Alien Enemies Act (NPR, AP, NY Post). Vice President JD Vance is touring Greenland as the administration shows interest in acquiring the territory, with Trump stating "we can't do without Greenland" (ABC, CBS). The Myanmar earthquake continues to dominate some coverage (Breitbart, CNN). Other stories include a "migrant influencer" being deported to Venezuela (NY Post), mass layoffs at health agencies under RFK Jr. (NBC), and Elon Musk calling out "real villains" behind Tesla attacks (Fox News).
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20:09โ‡ขVance Faces Greenland Resistance

โŒจThe newspapers report extensively on Vice President JD Vance's visit to Greenland, where he received enthusiastic welcome from US troops but faced skepticism from locals, with 85% of Greenlanders reportedly opposing joining the US (Breitbart, CBS, Epoch Times, Newsweek, Daily Beast, ABC). The Trump administration continues pursuing deportations of Venezuelan migrants, seeking Supreme Court approval to use a wartime law (Fox News, USA Today, AP). Other developments include Tesla protests planned over violent incidents (NBC), USAID terminating remaining employees (NPR), and University of Michigan closing DEI offices in response to Trump's executive orders (OANN).
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21:43โ‡ขTrump Abolishes USAID As Vance Courts Greenland

โŒจThe newspapers report on the Trump administration's continued engagement with Greenland, with Vice President Vance visiting Space Force troops who chanted "USA!" (Breitbart, ABC, CBS). Multiple headlines cover immigration enforcement tensions, including ICE agents apprehending a defendant mid-trial (Boston Globe) and the deportation of a "migrant influencer" (NY Post). Trump's administration is moving to abolish USAID despite legal challenges (Washington Post, AP), while targeting the Smithsonian with executive orders (NPR). Economic concerns emerge with the stock market plunging amid inflation and tariff worries (USA Today), and a measles outbreak in Texas pushes U.S. cases above 520 (NBC News).
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Yesterday the Trump administration ordered 18 government agencies to terminate their collective bargaining agreements and cease union negotiations. The move could strip hundreds of thousands of federal workers of their union protections.
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23:06โ‡ขTrump Targets Federal Union Rights While Rubio Revokes Student Visas

โŒจThe newspapers report on immigration enforcement actions, with a federal judge ruling a Tufts student should remain in the US until jurisdictional issues are resolved (Boston Globe) and Marco Rubio revealing 300 student visas have been revoked over campus activism (Reason, LA Times). The Trump administration continues showing interest in Greenland, with VP Vance claiming Greenland will ultimately side with the US (MSNBC, Newsweek). Legal developments include an appeals court ruling Trump can fire independent agency board members (NPR) and the administration canceling $577 million in grants, including funding for Mexican workplace gender equity (Breitbart). Union rights are being targeted with Trump ordering termination of federal workers' collective bargaining agreements (Jacobin).
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