The Latest: 03/17/2025 04:59am ET

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:00):
This is your twenty four to seven use update the
latest use this hour in just four minutes.

Speaker 2 (00:08):
The White House is defending the decision to carry out
deportations under the centuries old Alien Enemies Act.

Speaker 3 (00:14):
Chris Karaggio reports.

Speaker 4 (00:16):
White House Press Secretary Caroline Levitt said in a statement
that the Trump administration did not refuse to comply with
a court order because the Venezuelans deported were no longer
in US territory. A district court judge had preemptively barred
the removal of some migrants under the Act for the
next fourteen days. Then later on Saturday, the judge expanded
his decision to apply to all non citizens in US custody.

(00:38):
Levitt said in the statement, there was no conflict between
the actions and order.

Speaker 3 (00:42):
I'm Chris Gracio.

Speaker 2 (00:43):
Severe storms are devastating the East Coast after hitting parts
of the South and Midwest. Over three dozen storm related
deaths have been reported in seven states, from Kansas to
Mississippi and Alabama. The National Weather Services. At least thirty
four of Saturday storms were tornadoes. The US Postals Servis
has announced layoff plans for ten thousand employees. The layoffs

(01:04):
are in cooperation with Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency.
According to a letter sent to Congress, Postal Service CEO
Lewis de Joy has agreed to work with the Musk
led department on the downsizing. It's part of the Delivering
for America Plan, a tenure project looking to modernize the
USPS operations and reach financial sustainability. A federal judge has

(01:24):
ruled that Prince Harry's immigration files must be made public.
This week, UK media outlet sky News reported that US
Judge Carl Nichols or are documents related to Harry's initial
US visa application be published. The ruling comes after the
Heritage Foundation, a conservative think tank, filed a freedom of
information request alleging Harry possibly hid drug use that would

(01:45):
have disqualified him for a US visa. The order requires
the Department of Homeland Security to release a redacted version
of the files by March eighteenth. Speculation surrounding Harry's visa
application began after he wrote about using drugs including cocaine,
marrow want and psychedelic mushrooms in his.

Speaker 3 (02:02):
Memoir Spare I'm Tammy Trihello.

Speaker 2 (02:05):
New data from the Federal Trade Commission shows Americans lost
five point seven billion dollars just last year to investment scams.

Speaker 3 (02:13):
Scott Carr has more from Washington.

Speaker 1 (02:15):
The data shows the majority of those who reported being
scammed out of purported investments last year to the agency
lost an average of more than nine thousand dollars. FTC
officials Warren scammers often try to create a false sense
of urgency surrounding an investment opportunity, then often asked for
payments through unusual means such as gift cards. Officials warn

(02:38):
the scammers will often threaten victims who say they'll go
to the authorities or threaten to tell others about the scam.
I'm Scott Carr in Washington.

Speaker 2 (02:47):
President Trump has said to have visit to the Kennedy
Center for the Performing Arts today. He won't be there
for any entertainment. Rather, he's expected to attend a board meeting.
Last month, Trump dissolved the Kennedy Center's board of directors
named himself chairman. Since then, a number of planned shows
have announced their counseling, including the hit Broadway musical Hamilton.
More young people are looking to enter the home market.

(03:10):
Jim Forbes has details.

Speaker 5 (03:12):
And analysis from core Logic found gen Z made up
thirteen percent of US home mortgage applications last year. Many
gen Z home buyers are single, but nearly half of
the applicants had co applicants. The analysis also found that
gen Z home ownership was highest in the Midwest for

(03:32):
twenty twenty four, while more expensive coastal metros lagged behind.
I'm Jim Forbes.

Speaker 2 (03:38):
If you're looking for some cooking inspiration on this Saint
Patrick's Day, today's national celebration might interest you. It's National
corned beef and Cabbage Day, the dishes commonly associated with
today's celebration of all things Irish.

Speaker 3 (03:51):
But here's the twist.

Speaker 2 (03:52):
It's not actually considered a traditional Irish meal, rather an
Irish American tradition that became popular in the nineteenth century.
I'm Tammy for heo