ET Greets Space Station, Alien Enemies Flights Blocked, U.S. Hits Houthis, Tik Tok Inches Forward

 • SpaceX Crew-9 commander Nick Haig greeted incoming astronauts while zooming around in a gray alien mask
• Astronauts Williams and Wilmore finally returning home after being stuck in space for nearly nine months instead of eight days
• Federal judge ordered planes with deportees to turn around mid-flight after Trump attempted to use the 1798 Alien Enemies Act
• Trump launched military strikes against Houthi forces in Yemen, warning "hell will rain down upon you"
• Explosions reported across multiple locations in Yemen with the Houthi-run health ministry claiming 31 casualties and over 100 injured
• VP JD Vance expressed confidence about reaching a high-level agreement for TikTok's sale before the April 5th deadline
• Potential TikTok sale price estimated around $50 billion with multiple American bidders expressing interest 

 The space between absurdity and geopolitical consequence narrows in this headline-packed episode where cosmic comedy meets international crisis. We kick off with a truly unique moment aboard the International Space Station, where Commander Nick Haig welcomed new arrivals while floating around in an alien mask – a moment of levity for astronauts Williams and Wilmore, who've been stranded in space for nine months due to Boeing Starliner issues.

Down on Earth, judicial drama unfolds as planes carrying deportees were ordered to make mid-air U-turns after a federal judge blocked President Trump's attempt to use the 1798 Alien Enemies Act against alleged Venezuelan gang members. This centuries-old law, last used during World War II, became the centerpiece of an extraordinary legal confrontation that has temporarily grounded the administration's deportation efforts pending a hearing next week.

The stakes escalate dramatically with Trump's military action against Houthi forces in Yemen, targeting bases and missile defenses in response to persistent attacks on shipping vessels in the Red Sea. With explosions reported across multiple Yemeni locations and Trump warning that "hell will rain down," the conflict represents a significant escalation with potential ripple effects for global shipping, oil prices, and relations with Iran.

We close with Vice President JD Vance's optimistic assessment of TikTok's future in America, projecting a sale agreement before the April 5th deadline despite the massive complexity involved in the estimated $50 billion transaction. From cosmic pranks to military strikes, deportation dramas to tech transitions – this episode captures the dizzying scope of today's political landscape where nothing is quite what it seems. 

Source Credits:

 https://nypost.com/2025/03/16/us-news/nasa-alien-greets-spacex-crew-aboard-iss-as-stranded-astronauts-gear-up-for-return-to-earth https://nypost.com/2025/03/15/us-news/fed-judge-orders-deportation-flights-carrying-alleged-venezuelan-gangbangers-to-return-to-us-after-trump-invokes-alien-enemies-act/ https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-launches-decisive-military-action-yemen-houthis-2045462 https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/jd-vance/vance-high-le

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