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5 min readIsrael launched large-scale airstrikes on the southern suburbs of Beirut, issuing a blanket evacuation order for the area—a Hezbollah stronghold—for the first time. The Lebanese government reported that more than 80,000 people have been displaced by the strikes. Israel said the attacks were in response to Hezbollah firing rockets into northern Israel earlier this week, the first such launches in over a year. New Israeli evacuation warnings told residents to "save your lives and leave."
President Trump fired Homeland Security Secretary Christy Noem. The announcement came after Noem faced two days of grilling on Capitol Hill amid criticism of her leadership at DHS. Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said, "President has fired Christy Noem, good riddance, but the problems at this agency ICE transcend any one person. The rot is deep. The president has to end the violence and rein in ICE." Trump said he is moving Noem to a special envoy role for a new security initiative he plans to announce this weekend.
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- 1 (00:24) **Israel Launches Major Strikes on Beirut Suburbs** - Israel issues blanket evacuation order for a Hezbollah stronghold in southern Beirut, striking the area for the first time with such a broad warning.
- 2 (01:25) **President Trump Fires Homeland Security Secretary Christy Noem** - Trump announces the firing on social media, moving Noem to a special envoy role for a new security initiative.
- 3 (02:24) **Travel Industry Warns of Spring Break Travel Disruptions from DHS Shutdown** - Industry leaders urge Congress to end the stalemate over DHS funding, warning of potential slowdowns at airports.
- 4 (03:27) **Ukraine and Russia Exchange Prisoners of War** - The first stage of a prisoner exchange under Geneva agreements takes place, with about 200 prisoners returned.
- 5 (04:15) **More Than 20 States Sue Trump Administration Over Global Tariffs** - Democratic attorneys general lead the lawsuit, arguing President Trump is overstepping his authority with planned 15% tariffs.
- 6 (04:38) **Asian Markets Mixed After Wall Street Losses** - Japan's Nikkei and South Korean shares see slight gains after a volatile week.
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