The Bulletin

• Zelensky on Russia's intensions: Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia sent the world a "clear signal" about its intentions on peace after another night of "large-scale attacks" on his country. Get more details.

• EU citizens demand security investment: The majority of EU citizens want their leaders to step up and boost investment in security and defense, while support for the bloc is at historic levels, a Eurobarometer survey published on Tuesday shows.

• Trump pauses some green card applications: The Trump administration has paused some green card applications, potentially affecting thousands who came to the United States as refugees or asylum seekers. Here's what to know.

• Columbia activists sued over Hamas link: A new federal lawsuit alleges that leaders of pro-Palestine student groups at Columbia University had advance knowledge of Hamas' October 7, 2023, attack and responded in real time with a coordinated propaganda campaign designed to support and amplify the terror group's message on U.S. soil. Know more.

• Elon Musk's approval rating is falling: Elon Musk's approval rating is "falling through the floor" among Democrats, according to CNN's chief data analyst Harry Enten. Here's what the numbers reveal.

• China flies next-gen fighter: China's next-generation J-36 fighter aircraft has been spotted in the skies for the third time, soon after the United States revealed details of its most advanced combat jet, the F-47. Find out more.

The rundown: Donald Trump said he believes someone working for National Security Advisor Mike Waltz was responsible for including The Atlantic editor Jeffrey Goldberg in a Signal group where plans for U.S. airstrikes on the Houthi militant group in Yemen were discussed. Here's what we know.

Why it matters: Goldberg revealed on Monday that he had been included in a chat group on messaging app Signal, where senior Trump administration officials discussed plans for strikes targeting the Houthis. Trump was asked about the Signal group on Tuesday by host Greg Kelly during an appearance on conservative leaning network Newsmax. The president commented: "What it was we believe is somebody that was on the line with permission, somebody that was with Mike Walz–worked for Mike Walz at a lower level, had I guess Goldberg's number, called through the app, and somehow this guy ended up on the call." The use of Signal, rather than a secure government platform, to discuss classified military plans sparked widespread criticism, with some experts saying it may have violated the Espionage Act.

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Trump Administration Sued Over Signal War Plans Texts: What We Know

TL/DR: According to a report by Wired, several of the senior Trump officials in the Signal group joined the president for a dinner at his Mar-a-Lago estate shortly after the March 15 strikes on the Houthis took place, where guests were required to pay $1 million to secure a seat.

What happens now? The Trump administration has not announced an investigation into what took place with the Signal chat. It remains to be seen if from now on they will reply on secured government networks, or whether they will continue to communicate via private apps.

Deeper reading Donald Trump Reveals How Signal Group Chat Leak Happened

The rundown: Devastating mudslides and flooding are likely to become the number one risk for California homeowners in the next 25 years, outgrowing the threat posed by wildfires, according to a new study by CoreLogic. Here's what else it reveals.

Why it matters: According to data from The Nature Conservancy, 8.8 million acres in California are at risk from flooding—the equivalent of about 16 percent of its urban and suburban development, and 36 percent of its land dedicated to cultivated crops. That is not as bad as other U.S. states. The recent wildfires in Los Angeles County destroyed critical vegetation absorbing rainfall and prevented floods and mudslides, paving the way for an atmospheric river in February to once again devastate the area. The phenomenon is likely to continue and become much worse in the coming decades, according to CoreLogic, making flooding the biggest risk facing California homeowners.

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California Wildfires Push Insurance Crisis to 'New Level'

TL/DR: Climate change is exacerbating the risk of more frequent and more severe natural disasters across the U.S. and posing new challenges to the country's home insurance market.

What happens now? Flooding can cause billions of dollars in damages—and flood insurance is likely to become even more expensive for California homeowners in areas poised to become more vulnerable in the near future.

Deeper reading California's Home Insurance Market Faces New Threat

The rundown: Democrat James Malone is projected to win a special election for the state Senate in Pennsylvania in a district that President Donald Trump won by 15 points in November. Find out what it means.

Why it matters: As of late Tuesday, the race was too close to call. With 99 percent of the estimated vote counted, Malone led his Republican opponent Josh Parsons by less than 500 votes, according to returns posted by the Pennsylvania Secretary of State. However, Democrats declared victory, with Ken Martin, the chair of the Democratic National Committee, congratulating Malone on his "shocking, historic special election victory in Senate District 36." "In a district that went to Trump by 15 in 2024 and has a 23-point Republican voter registration advantage, Malone's victory is a loud and clear rebuke to Republicans' threats to the programs Pennsylvania families rely on – from Social Security and Medicaid to our public schools," he said.

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The 2026 Senate Midterm Map Looks Rough for Democrats

TL/DR: The candidates were running to fill a vacancy in northern Lancaster County after state Senator Ryan Aument, a Republican, quit to take a job working for U.S. Senator Dave McCormick.

What happens now? No matter the result, the state Senate will remain comfortably in Republican control. But the outcome could be a major upset for Republicans, after Trump received 57 percent of the district's vote in November's presidential election.

Deeper reading Democrats Declare Victory In District Donald Trump Won By 15 Points

The rundown: Major protests against Hamas have broken out across Gaza and other Israeli-occupied territories, representing the largest demonstrations against the militant group since the conflict with Israel began in October 2023. Learn more.

Why it matters: Video footage circulating on social media platforms on Tuesday showed Palestinian demonstrators chanting "Hamas must go out! Out Out Out!" The protests, which media said were by hundreds of people, reportedly took place in Gaza's Beit Lahia and Jabalia neighborhoods, where protesters also called for the end of the "Israeli genocide" and an end to the war. In one video posted on X by Palestinian journalist Anas Al-Sharif, who reports from Jabalia, in the northern Gaza Strip, protesters are seen holding signs which read "Enough displacement and homelessness." Hamas has been increasingly calling for "general mobilization" in Gaza and the West Bank, after Israel renewed airstrikes on Gaza last week.

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Map Shows Proposals for Relocating Gaza's Palestinians

TL/DR: The rare protests against Hamas reflect growing internal dissent within Gaza, potentially altering the region's political landscape.

What happens now? The emergence of internal criticism within Gaza could fuel tensions between supporters and opponents of Hamas. It could also put pressure on Hamas for a ceasefire with Israel.

Deeper reading Hamas Faces Down Unprecedented Protests in Gaza: What We Know

The rundown: Will.i.am (William Adams Jr), frontman of the Black Eyed Peas and tech investor, envisions artificial intelligence (AI) transforming music production to create more emotional, personal experiences. Here's what he told Newsweek.

Why it matters: Will believes AI will revolutionize how music is made, moving beyond traditional instruments to voice commands that shape songs. Will notes that music today connects emotionally but often doesn't feel deeply personal. AI will change that by allowing people to create songs tailored to their specific emotions, memories and experiences. Just as AI art platforms like Canva enable users to generate personalized creations, Will sees music following suit, offering unique songs for personal moments like heartbreak, joy, or weddings. Will envisions a world where anyone can use voice commands to chat with AI to create a song, telling it which ingredients to include.

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Rapper Young MC Has a New Collaborator—and She's All Digital

TL/DR: Mercedes-Benz aims to bring FYI RAiDiO to its vehicles. The automaker is currently beta testing the technology in the U.S. and has plans to make it available to customers via an over-the-air update in select models.

What happens now? Will’s company FYI recently launched FYI RAiDiO, an AI-infused, interactive conversational media platform. Mercedes-Benz aims to bring FYI RAiDiO to its vehicles. The automaker is currently beta testing the technology in the U.S. and has plans to make it available to customers via an over-the-air update in select models.

Deeper reading Will.i.am Envisions AI as Music's Next Creative Frontier