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Putin's Partial Ceasefire & Stranded Astronauts Head Home | Afternoon Update | 3.18.25
Tue, 18 Mar 2025
Putin agrees to a partial ceasefire, the FBI extradites an MS-13 leader, and Two stranded astronauts make their descent to earth. Developing stories you need to know just in time for your drive home. Get the facts first on Morning Wire. DeleteMe: Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan by texting WIRE to 64000.Old Glory Bank: Go to https://oldglorybank.com/wire today to open your account and put your money in the hands of people you can ACTUALLY trust.
Chapter 1: What is the main topic of this episode?
Putin agrees to a partial ceasefire, the FBI extradites an MS-13 leader, and two stranded astronauts make their descent to Earth. I'm Daily Wire Editor-in-Chief John Bickley with Georgia Howe. It's Tuesday, March 18th, and this is your Morning Wire afternoon update. Trump and Putin strike a temporary deal after a two-hour call to discuss the war in Ukraine.
Daily Wire White House correspondent Mary Margaret Olihan has the details.
Chapter 2: What is the status of the ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine?
Both leaders agreed to launch immediate talks on an energy and infrastructure ceasefire, followed by technical negotiations for a maritime ceasefire in the Black Sea and then a full permanent peace. While Putin did not commit to Trump's proposed 30-day ceasefire, which Ukraine supports, the White House said negotiations will begin right away.
The leaders also highlighted the potential for improved U.S.-Russia relations, including major economic deals and geopolitical stability. In a statement to Russian media, Putin said Russia and Ukraine will each exchange 175 prisoners. Russia will also release 23 seriously wounded Ukrainian servicemen who are also reportedly being treated in Russian medical institutions.
The call is considered a good first step.
Chapter 3: What new information is available on the JFK assassination?
President Trump announced that 80,000 files related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy will be released today without redaction. The files will be part of the remaining records related to the assassination, which has been the subject of numerous conspiracy theories. Although experts don't expect major revelations, the public has long awaited more details.
These files will include information on Lee Harvey Oswald's activities and possible foreign connections, as well as other intelligence gathered at the time. While most documents have been released, about 3,000 files have remained partially or fully undisclosed.
Chapter 4: What are the implications of Judge Boasberg's deportation ruling?
Chief Justice John Roberts says impeaching a judge is not an appropriate response to a ruling. The statement follows a judge blocking deportation flights to El Salvador. Daily Wire deputy managing editor Tim Rice has more.
This comes after President Trump called for the impeachment of Judge James Boasberg for his alleged attempt to block deportation flights to El Salvador. It also follows Republican Representative Brandon Gill of Texas filing articles of impeachment against Boasberg for attempting to halt the flights under the Alien Enemies Act.
Gil says Boesberg overstepped his authority and interfered with Trump's mandate. This all began after the Obama-appointed judge issued a restraining order midair on flights carrying suspected gang members to El Salvador. The case could escalate to the Supreme Court and have potential consequences for judicial authority.
White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller laid out why he believes Boesberg is out of bounds here.
Chapter 5: How does the US government view the Venezuelan involvement?
The president has the ability to repel an invasion or predatory incursion that is directed by a foreign government.
By a state or a government, right? Are they a state or a government?
Yes, it is documented that TDA was sent by the Venezuelan government in the proclamation. And here's an even more important point. Under the Constitution, who makes that determination? A district court judge elected by no one or the commander-in-chief of the army and navy? The president and the president alone makes a decision of what triggers that determination.
The Israeli Defense Force says it has killed the head of Hamas after resuming extensive airstrikes last night. The strikes follow Hamas' rejection of proposals to extend the ceasefire. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz have instructed the IDF to intensify operations against Hamas, aiming to achieve the objectives of the war, including the release of hostages.
Additionally, the IDF hit several military assets in Syria and Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon.
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The FBI has extradited a senior leader of the MS-13 gang from Mexico to face American justice. Daily Wire reporter Spencer Lindquist has the story.
FBI Director Kash Patel announced today that they have extradited Francisco Javier Roman Bardalas, who they believe to be a key leader of MS-13, from Mexico.
Roman Bardalas was previously placed on the FBI's top 10 most wanted list, and he stands accused of conspiracy to provide and conceal material support and resources to terrorists, of a narco-terrorism conspiracy, racketeering conspiracy, and alien smuggling conspiracy. The announcement comes about a month after the Trump administration named MS-13 a foreign terror organization.
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