SignalGate Fallout Continues; 25% Tariffs On Imported Cars; Steph Curry & Michelle Obama Drink Collab

Mar 27, 2025

The fallout from leaked military chats reveals U.S. strikes in Yemen, stirring controversy. Trump has announced bold 25% tariffs on imported cars, raising economic concerns. Wall Street celebrates record bonuses, while Steph Curry and Michelle Obama launch a new health drink. March Madness takes a twist as Warren Buffett's $1 million bracket challenge yields a surprising winner. Plus, a stunning spiral in the sky from a SpaceX launch and astronaut insights on life after space travel add intriguing layers to this mix!

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ANECDOTE

Gabbard's Vague Recollection

During a House Intelligence Committee hearing, Congressman Jim Himes questioned DNI Tulsi Gabbard about a Signal chat.
Gabbard claimed she didn't recall details of the chat despite its recent occurrence and extensive coverage.

INSIGHT

Signal Chat Downplayed

White House officials downplayed the Signal chat's content, arguing over the meaning of "war plans."
Many observers, including members of the military and Congress, remain unconvinced by the administration's explanation.

ADVICE

Hegseth Should Be Fired

Senator Mark Kelly believes Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth should be fired for his actions in the Signal chat.
Kelly argues that any other military officer would be dismissed for similar conduct.

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Headlines:

– Welcome to Mo News (00:00)

– The Atlantic Publishes Full Signal Chat Messages Showing Military Plans About U.S. Strikes in Yemen (04:30)

– Trump Officials Aren’t Backing Down (11:30)

– Trump Announces 25% Tariffs On All Cars ‘Not Made In The United States’ (13:35)

– Wall Street Posts Record Bonuses For 2024, Topping $47 Billion (16:15)

– Stephen Curry Teams Up With Michelle Obama To Launch Sports Drink (17:10)

– March Madness 2025: Warren Buffett's $1 Million Bracket Challenge Finally Has A Winner (19:15)

– Spiral In The Sky Likely To Be From SpaceX Launch (21:30)

– Sen. Mark Kelly On Adjusting To Life Back On Earth After Space Travel (22:50)

– On This Day In History (25:00)

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Mosheh Oinounou (@mosheh) is an Emmy and Murrow award-winning journalist. He has 20 years of experience at networks including Fox News, Bloomberg Television and CBS News, where he was the executive producer of the CBS Evening News and launched the network's 24 hour news channel. He founded the @mosheh Instagram news account in 2020 and the Mo News podcast and newsletter in 2022.

Jill Wagner (@jillrwagner) is an Emmy and Murrow award-winning journalist. She's currently the Managing Editor of the Mo News newsletter and previously worked as a reporter for CBS News, Cheddar News, and News 12. She also co-founded the Need2Know newsletter, and has made it a goal to drop a Seinfeld reference into every Mo News podcast.

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