Illegal Immigrants Jump Ship to Evade Arrest; Iowa Passes Bill to Ban Transgender School Bathrooms

Over 25 lbs. of cocaine and a gun were found after a group of 16 illegal immigrants jumped off a boat into the ocean. They were apparently stowaways aboard a cargo ship headed to Puerto Rico.

Transgender bathroom use is in the spotlight again. Both the Iowa House and Senate have approved a bill on bathroom and locker use for students.

First Republic Bank gets a helping hand from its competitors. Eleven of the biggest banks in the U.S. are throwing out a $30 billion lifeline. This after treasury Secretary Janet Yellen testified the American Banking system is sound.

Topics in this episode include:

1. Big Banks Create $30B Rescue Package for First Republic
2. 3 Former Mental Hospital Staff Charged With Murder
3. 5,000 Gallons of Diesel Spill in Train Derailment
4. 25 lbs. Cocaine Found as Illegal Immigrants Jump Ship
5. Rural California Devastated By Floods
6. Iowa Passes Transgender School Bathroom Bill
7. US Threatens Tiktok Ban Unless Owners Divest
8. France Pushes Through Pension Change Without Vote
9. Poland Vows to Send Fighter Jets to Ukraine
10. US Runs First Maritime Drills With West Africa
11. Massive Blob of Seaweed Headed for Florida Shores
12. Red Dress Made By 370 Artisans in 50 Countries
13. Celebrating the Luck of the Irish on St. Patrick’s Day