News· Sunday's men's tournament slate features eight high-stakes second-round matchups, USA Today reports. Highlights include No. 1 Florida vs. two-time defending champ UConn, Duke vs. Baylor, and an Alabama squad clashing with defensive-minded Saint Mary's.
News· The women's tournament heads into round two with USC, South Carolina, Texas, and UCLA all advancing, CBS Sports reports. UConn cruised past Arkansas State by 69 points, while USC and Notre Dame dealt with injury scares.
News· The final eight spots in the round of 16 are up for grabs as Sunday's March Madness matchups feature powerhouse showdowns including Duke vs. Baylor, Kentucky vs. Illinois, and Arizona vs. Oregon, CBS Sports reports. Analysts favor Duke and Maryland to advance, while underdogs like Colorado State and Ole Miss may pull off upsets.
News· Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick suggested that, if Social Security checks weren't sent out, only fraudsters would loudly complain, The Hill reports. His comments, made in a podcast interview, come as the Trump administration pushes for major restructuring and workforce cuts at the agency overseeing the program.
News· Edmunds data shows Tesla trade-ins have reached an all-time high amid growing political backlash against Elon Musk, The Hill reports. Buyer interest in new Teslas has also declined, though analysts say most owners are still holding on due to financial constraints.
News· Bill O'Reilly rejected speculation that Trump could seek a third term, calling it a 'fantasy' and not worth serious discussion, The Hill reports. While some Trump allies, including Steve Bannon, have floated the idea, O'Reilly labeled such claims as 'fringe stuff.'
News· Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to call a snap federal election for April 28, with a final decision coming Sunday, Bloomberg reports. Carney took office last week amid escalating tensions with the U.S., as President Trump pushes aggressive trade measures against Canada.