The Bulletin

• Israelis and Palestinians question their leaders: As the longest and deadliest war of a decades-long struggle between Israelis and Palestinians drags on, peoples on both sides of the fight have increasingly taken to the streets in hopes of bringing an end to the violence. Learn more about the crisis.

• Florida and Wisconsin elections: High-stakes elections in Florida and Wisconsin on April 1 could reshape the ideological balance of the U.S. House of Representatives and a state's Supreme Court as Republicans fight to retain power and Democrats look to chip away at GOP control. Here's what to know.

• Marine Le Pen guilty of embezzlement: Marine Le Pen is poised to find out whether she can stand in future French elections after a French court found her guilty of embezzling EU funds to pay party staff on Monday. Know more.

• 'Putin motorcade' limo burns down: A limousine said to be part of Vladimir Putin's presidential fleet has been gutted by fire. Social-media users viewed the viral footage of the burning Aurus Senat car, which is believed to be worth around $350,000. More about the incident.

• Texas grandmother faces deportation crisis: A Texas grandmother who has lived in the United States for more than two decades faces a life-threatening situation if she is deported, her daughter has told Newsweek. Read more.

• USPS changes begin this week: The United States Postal Service (USPS) will start to implement a series of changes to its mail delivery this week, which it said will help it save costs across the board. Learn about the changes.

• Taiwan's new F-16 jet to counter China threat: The United States has delivered the first advanced F-16 fighter aircraft to Taiwan, a self-governed island that is threatened by its powerful neighbor, China, with the use of force. Get more details.

The rundown: President Trump has said that he has not ruled out the possibility of seeking a third term, even though that is prohibited under the U.S. Constitution. Here are the potential options he could pursue.

Why it matters: In a phone interview with NBC News on March 30, Trump said there were methods that would allow him to serve a third term and added that he was "not joking." "A lot of people want me to do it. Stephen Gillers, a law professor at NYU, outlined several ways Trump could attempt a third term with Vice President JD Vance's help. One option involves Trump being nominated as vice president, then becoming president if Vance resigns. Another strategy involves Vance resigning after winning the presidency, allowing Trump to become president without election. Lastly, Trump could seek a constitutional amendment to repeal the 22nd Amendment, though experts doubt he has enough support to succeed.

Read more in-depth coverage:
Trump Has an Unlikely Legal Path to a Third Term: What Experts Say

TL/DR: "A lot of people want me to do it. But, I mean, I basically tell them we have a long way to go, you know; it's very early in the administration."

What happens now? Trump said in his NBC interview that he is focused on his current presidential term and that it is too early to decide if he will seek a third term. However, he was familiar with the method by which Vance could be elected president and resign to make way for Trump. He will likely consider several options, and gauge public opinion, before deciding whether to seek another term.

Deeper reading Donald Trump's Pathways to a Third Term

The rundown: Elon Musk was interrupted by a heckler on Saturday at an event in Wisconsin where he handed out two $1 million cheques to two voters who backed his petition against "activist judges." Find out what happened.

Why it matters: Musk, a key adviser to President Trump, has been campaigning ahead of Tuesday's Wisconsin's supreme court election—the most expensive judicial election—which could flip the ideological balance of the court from liberal to conservative. The court currently has a 4-3 liberal-leaning majority, but one of the liberal justices is retiring leaving overall control up for grabs. Musk has strongly endorsed conservative candidate Brad Schimel against Susan Crawford, who has Democratic Party backing. Musk's America PAC shared a 39 second clip on his X website showing the moment Musk was challenged by a heckler, though what they said was largely inaudible.

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Trump Attacks 'Liberal Lunatic' Susan Crawford Ahead of Wisconsin Vote

TL/DR: The Wisconsin Supreme Court has substantial influence over a range of matters including voting rules that could impact the 2028 presidential election.

What happens now? The winner of Tuesday's Wisconsin Supreme Court contest could have a significant impact on issues including abortion access and electoral rules in the state.

Deeper reading Elon Musk's Wisconsin Event Interrupted by Heckler

The rundown: Investigators have pulled out of a swamp the U.S. armored vehicle that went missing in Lithuania, though the fate of the four soldiers who are missing is still unknown. Know more.

Why it matters: Lithuanian Defense Minister Dovilė Šakalienė delivered the news in a Monday morning post on Facebook. She made clear that the U.S. Army would give the first information about the soldiers' fate. The soldiers, all from 1st Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, were conducting tactical training when they went missing in Lithuania, a Baltic ally in the NATO defense alliance. They were on an exercise at the massive General Silvestras Žukauskas training ground in the town of Pabradė when they and their vehicle were reported missing in the early hours of Tuesday morning last week, the U.S. army said. Hundreds of Lithuanian and U.S. soldiers and rescuers took part in the search through the thick forests and swampy terrain around Pabradė, which lies just 10 kilometers (6 miles) west of the border with Belarus.

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Lithuania, Estonia Say Trump Pressure on Europe Is Making NATO Stronger

TL/DR: The M88 Hercules armored vehicle was discovered on Wednesday submerged in 4.5 meters (15 feet) of water.

What happens now? "Until the investigators have more details, we need to stay calm and focused, and keep in mind the sensitivity of the situation and the concerns of the soldiers' families," Šakalienė said.

Deeper reading Lithuania Recovers US Soldiers' Vehicle, Investigating 'Cause of Death'

The rundown: Iran has reportedly loaded missiles on launchers and is ready for retaliation, according to state media. The threat follows U.S. President Trump's warning of "bombing" if Tehran refuses a new nuclear deal. Get more information.

Why it matters: In an interview with NBC, Trump warned, "If they don't make a deal, there will be bombing—and it will be bombing the likes of which they have never seen before." This warning followed the delivery of a letter by Trump to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, urging direct negotiations for a new nuclear agreement. The state-controlled Tehran Times reported on X Sunday that Iran's missiles are "loaded onto launchers in all underground missile cities and are ready for launch." The newspaper issued a stern warning, stating that any escalation would come "at a heavy cost for the US government and its allies."

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Iran's Supreme Leader Responds to Trump Bombing Threat

TL/DR: Despite rejecting direct talks, Iran has indicated a willingness to engage in indirect negotiations, signaling a potential path forward, though tensions remain high.

What happens now? With Iran rejecting direct talks, diplomacy is at a standstill. Trump's threats and the U.S. military buildup indicate rising tensions with no immediate resolution in sight.

Deeper reading Iran's Missiles 'Loaded onto Launchers' After Trump Threat

The rundown: The movement to drastically cut and even eliminate property taxes, which local governments heavily rely on to fund crucial public services, is gaining momentum in Republican-led states across the country. Find out which ones are affected.

Why it matters: Four states—including Florida, Illinois, Kansas and Pennsylvania—currently have plans to eliminate property taxes entirely. Others—including Texas and Montana—are trying to significantly reduce them. In Florida, Republican Senator Jonathan Martin introduced Senate Bill 852 after Governor Ron DeSantis expressed on X earlier this year his support for eliminating property taxes entirely. For David Schleicher, Walter E. Meyer professor of property and urban law at Yale Law School, the growth of the movement to reduce and eliminate property taxes is "largely a response to the run-up in house prices, particularly in the suburbs and exurbs, that followed the pandemic."

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Texas Cuts $6 Billion in Property Tax—How Will They Spend It?

TL/DR: Should any of these states manage to eliminate property taxes, they would be the first in the country to do so—after similar efforts by other Republican-led states have failed.

What happens now? Eliminating property taxes would force state and local governments to make tough decisions about what programs to cut funding from. "This would be a double-whammy for states that are also losing funding from federal programs," Caroline Bruckner, a tax professor on the faculty of American University Kogod School of Business, said.

Deeper reading Map Shows Battle Against Property Tax Across US States