➤ The Trump administration granted automakers Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis a one-month tariff exemption to prevent economic disadvantage to the car industry. (More)

➤ The IRS plans to reduce its 90,000-person workforce by half through layoffs and buyouts, with some employees reassigned to Homeland Security to assist with immigration enforcement, sources say. (More)

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➤ The Las Vegas Raiders have signed star pass rusher Maxx Crosby to a three-year $106.5 million contract to make him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history. (More)

➤ Lebron James at age 40 has officially become the first player in NBA history to reach 50,000 career points between the regular season and postseason. (More)

➤ The Kansas City Chiefs have sent All-Pro guard Joe Thuney to the Chicago Bears in exchange for draft pick compensation. Thuney is a four-time Super Bowl champion. (More)

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➤ President Trump’s declaration that “America is back” during his speech to Congress Tuesday drew strong approval from Republicans and independents in focus groups, while Democrats were unresponsive. (More)

➤ The Trump administration removed an online inventory of 443 federal properties that had been listed for potential sale Tuesday, replacing it with a “coming soon” notice. (More)

➤ The Department of Justice launched an investigation Wednesday into allegations of antisemitism at the University of California. (More)

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➤ Big Stock Move: Thor Industries, the world’s largest RV manufacturer, saw shares drop 15% Wednesday after a surprise loss and lowered outlook. (See Details)

➤ Private sector job growth slowed sharply in February, with employers adding just 77,000 jobs—far below expectations, according to ADP National Employment Report. (See Details)

➤ Disney is laying off nearly 200 employees across ABC News and Disney Entertainment Networks. The company is also shutting down the political polling site 538 and merging its shows 20/20, Nightline, and Impact x Nightline. (More)

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➤ Firefly Aerospace released footage of its Blue Ghost spacecraft landing on the moon, capturing stunning images of Mare Crisium, lunar dust clouds from its thrusters, and its shadow at touchdown. (See Landing)

➤ Researchers are using the video game Super Mario Bros. to test the capabilities of artificial intelligence, measuring the technology’s adaptability and problem-solving skills through complex maneuvers and gameplay strategies. (More)

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➤ A fishing trip in New Zealand took a wild turn when a 900-pound bottlenose dolphin leaped into a small boat, damaging equipment but leaving the three fishermen unharmed. (See Dolphin)

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