Morning Wire Venezuelan Oil Tariffs & Yemen Airstrike Signal Chat | Afternoon Update | 3.24.25
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Mar 24, 2025 Trump's new tariffs on countries purchasing Venezuelan oil are stirring up international trade debates. A surprising security breach involving a journalist in a military chat raises eyebrows. Meanwhile, Greenland expresses concerns over U.S. actions affecting their sovereignty, while Canada navigates its own political landscape with an upcoming election. The episode also touches on the FBI's strategy to combat rising violent crime and a shocking NCAA wrestling upset that blends sports and politics.
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Venezuela Oil Tariffs
- Trump announced penalties for countries buying Venezuelan oil and gas.
- They will face a 25% tariff on trade with the U.S. starting April 2nd.
Journalist in Signal Chat
- The Atlantic's editor, Jeffrey Goldberg, was accidentally added to a Signal group chat.
- This chat, used by Trump officials like Pete Hegseth and Michael Waltz, discussed Yemen airstrike plans.
FBI Director's Focus
- FBI Director Kash Patel is shifting agents from D.C. to the field.
- He aims to address rising violent crime, attributing much of it to illegal aliens.