### Elon Musk and DOGE Ruled to Have Violated Constitution in USAID Shutdown
A federal judge has ruled that Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) likely violated the Constitution by effectively shutting down the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). The judge determined that Musk, who is not an appointed agency head, lacked the authority to dismantle the agency. The ruling orders DOGE to reinstate USAID employees’ access to emails and electronic systems but does not restore the agency’s humanitarian programs, which remain defunded. President Trump has vowed to appeal the decision.
### Ukraine Ceasefire Announcement Falters as Strikes Continue
Despite a limited ceasefire agreement between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, hostilities in Ukraine resumed almost immediately. Russian forces continued targeting Ukrainian energy infrastructure, while Ukraine retaliated with strikes of its own. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy remains skeptical of Putin’s intentions, emphasizing that Russia’s demands—including territorial concessions—are unacceptable. With no real progress toward peace, the conflict shows no signs of abating.
### Egg Prices May Finally Drop as Bird Flu Cases Decline
After months of soaring egg prices due to bird flu outbreaks, relief may be on the horizon. The USDA reports that wholesale egg prices have been falling since late February, signaling potential price drops in grocery stores soon. The absence of major bird flu cases in March has helped stabilize supply, though retail prices may take weeks to reflect the change. Experts warn against panic buying, which could drive prices back up, and hope that new flocks of hens will bolster supply by summer—assuming no further outbreaks occur.
### Bonus: Immigration Controversy Over First Amendment Rights
Noor Abdalla, a pregnant Columbia graduate student, is fighting to free her husband, Mahmoud Khalil, from detention after he was arrested for participating in pro-Palestinian protests. The case has sparked debate over whether his deportation would violate First Amendment protections for political speech. As legal battles continue, Abdalla hopes her husband will be home in time for their child’s birth.
**Quick Updates:**
– NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore returned safely to Earth after months on the ISS.
– The South by Southwest festival will shorten its duration in 2025, eliminating its dedicated music weekend.
– Newly released JFK assassination documents offer no major revelations, historians say.
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