Andrea Mitchell

All terrific reads

Even a girl born in the Bronx loves this picture. Despite the score…

SO deserved really happy for you Jenny

Congratulations!!! Do deserved

Hooray for @RichardEngel, one of the greatest--and bravest--broadcast journalists of our time for responding to @POTUS's callous attack on people with learning disabilities by speaking so openlly about his own. (Me too, Richard!) I hope kids who are struggling hear his message!

Trump says people with learning disabilities are “dumb.” We are not.

U.S. allies haven’t forgotten about Trump’s tariffs, his threats against NATO, and his curtailing of aid to Ukraine—so he shouldn’t be surprised that they’re unwilling to help him in Iran, @anneapplebaum argues.

Right now, there are 201 Ukrainians in the Middle East and the Gulf region. And another 34 are ready to deploy. These are military experts, experts who know how to help, how to defend against “shahed” drones. Our teams are already in the Emirates, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and on the way to Kuwait. We are working with several other countries – agreements are already in place. We do not want this terror of the Iranian regime against its neighbors to succeed. And I sent these military experts at the request of our partners – including the United States. In fact, this is part of the Drone Deal we proposed to the United States, which we worked on together and which is still on the table. And we are ready to offer similar deals to all our reliable partners – from practical cooperation on drones to future defense alliances. And I don’t think anyone would want to leave Ukraine’s war-proven strength and capability outside their security. If someone does, it wouldn't be wise. The United Kingdom sees these opportunities clearly – our agreements are always solid, and I’m glad that today we have signed a declaration with the Prime Minister. Thank you very much, Keir. From my address to the Parliament of the United Kingdom (1/7)

This builds on Andy Lack’s great work with young journalists in Mississippi who won a Pulitzer! Giving back and doing good.

Pope Leo XIV, who taught mathematics and physics, sends a message on the occasion of the International Day of Mathematics, reiterating that having a great deal of knowledge is not enough if we do not know who we are or what the meaning of life is. vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2…

Trump fires Noem after Republican lawmakers went after her this week at congressional hearings on a variety of topics, including her knowledge of a lucrative advertising contract. Trump to nominate Markwayne Mullin to replace her. nytimes.com/live/2026/03/0…

Resume: "Fired" DHS Secretary Kristi Noem. Mishanded ICE crackdown in Minnesota that led to the death of 2 U.S. citizens. Spent 220 M$ slick ad campaign promoting herself - claiming with POTUS approval. He said he knew nothing about it. Dressed in battle gear for routine photo ops. Accused by dem senators of lying for denying friend/aide signed DHS contracts: they have pages of contracts he's signed. Bought luxury exec jet for DHS with bedroom and shower saying it was for deportations and command/control. Oh, and Sen Tillis brought up that anecdote in her memoir about shooting her dog.... Trump to nominate Oklahoma GOP Sen Markwayne Mullin to replace her. And he created a job on his Western Hemisphere security shield for her.

President Trump will attend White House Correspondent's Association dinner for the first time in years

Alert for American citizens in the Middle East - plan departing now - following steps below

@SecRubio telling U.S. citizens to depart Middle East posting steps to get help from @StateDept for departures

The @SecRubio @StateDept urges Americans to DEPART NOW from the countries below using available commercial transportation, due to serious safety risks. Americans who need State Department assistance arranging to depart via commercial means, CALL US 24/7 at +1-202-501-4444 (from abroad) and +1-888-407-4747 (from the U.S. and Canada). ENROLL in step.state.gov to get the latest security updates from the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.

Statement on President Trump’s Decision to Attend WHCA Dinner

In this moment of high tension, Secretary Rubio is not planning to take reporters on his trip to Israel, in a rare break with decades of precedent for secretaries of state. Personally, I have always found that State Dept correspondents are well informed on the details of complex national security stories they cover & uniquely able to handled the nuance of sensitive diplomacy. It is a loss for all to shut them out.

This is from Trump’s envoy for Ukraine talks until a month ago- now that Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are doing that job