Here’s a look at what made news on March 31, 2025.

• A federal judge has halted the Trump administration’s plans to terminate deportation protection for Venezuelans. Venezuelan migrants were seen arriving at Simon Bolivar International Airport in Venezuela on March 30, 2025.
• Democratic and non-partisan groups have filed separate lawsuits against an executive order President Trump signed last week. The order, targeting election procedures, is seen as a unilateral attempt to revamp how elections are conducted.
• New Jersey Senator Cory Booker has initiated a marathon speech on the Senate floor to protest actions taken by the Trump administration. The speech is not a filibuster as it’s not blocking any legislative action.
• The Trump administration’s plan to bar entry into the United States from foreign nationals whose countries do not meet its vetting standards has been postponed indefinitely. The State Department is still working on the report to serve as the basis for this plan.
• Hut 8 has partnered with President Trump’s son, Eric Trump, to launch a bitcoin mining company called American Bitcoin. Hut 8 merged most of its mining operations for an 80% stake in American Bitcoin.
• The Trump administration is investigating $9 billion in federal contracts and grants given to Harvard University due to allegations of antisemitism on campus. The review is part of an ongoing effort against antisemitism on college campuses.
• There are widespread speculations about President Trump’s intentions for a third term. It’s unclear if his remarks about tariffs that could potentially drive the US economy into recession are serious.
• The Institute of Museum and Library Services has placed its entire staff on administrative leave. It’s the main source of federal funding for libraries.
• President Trump plans to sign an executive order to protect fans from “exploitative ticket scalping” and reform the U.S. live entertainment ticketing industry.
• Immigrant advocates have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over a revived “alien registration” law requiring immigrants to register with the government or face criminal charges.
• The Justice Department has dropped a lawsuit against Georgia that challenged the state’s election law changes, calling them “commonsense reforms” and not voter suppression tactics.
• The fate of TikTok is still uncertain as the deadline to save the app approaches. In January, President Trump intervened at the last minute to save the app.
• The White House has concluded its review of how Atlantic editor Jeffrey Goldberg was inadvertently included on a Signal message group chat of high-ranking officials.
• President Trump has again floated the idea of testing the Constitution’s presidential term limits by seeking a third term.
• A Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) staffer, who previously resigned over old racist tweets and broke data-sharing rules, has been rehired to work with increased government system privileges.
• A union representing 150,000 U.S. government employees has filed a lawsuit to block President Trump from ending collective bargaining at several federal departments. The President claims this move is necessary for national security.