Tesla CEO Elon Musk admitted that his involvement with the Trump Administration’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is hurting Tesla’s stock. Amid public backlash and protests against DOGE’s actions, Musk described his advisory role as “a very expensive job” during a town hall in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (CBS News)
Severe weather in the Midwest has left hundreds of thousands without power, with additional threats along the East Coast. The storm brought powerful wind gusts, hail, and tornadoes, resulting in at least five fatalities, including three children in Michigan and two people in Indiana. Severe weather will continue in the East Coast regions. (ABC News)
The S&P 500 dropped over 4.5% in the first quarter of 2025, with the Nasdaq plummeting 10.4% and the Dow Jones settling 1.3% lower. President Trump’s upcoming tariffs further fueled market uncertainty. The “magnificent 7” tech stocks lost $2 trillion collectively, marking the worst quarterly performance since mid-2022. (NBC News)
A bus driver in Miami Gardens fatally shot two passengers, prompting an ongoing investigation. The driver, who has not yet been charged, was arrested and questioned. Miami-Dade bus drivers are not permitted to carry weapons while on duty. The two victims were airlifted to a nearby hospital and pronounced dead. (AP News)
President Trump announced the removal of a magnolia tree near the White House, citing safety concerns. The tree, allegedly planted by Andrew Jackson, will be replaced with a new one. Trump plans to preserve the wood for future use. The tree’s historical connection to Jackson is considered folklore by the National Park Service. (UPI)
