A look ahead at the key events leading the news agenda next week, from the team at Foresight News. Delivered to your inbox on Fridays.
Leading the week
Monday (March 3): Senate votes on Linda McMahon’s nomination to be Education Secretary; Opening statements in trial of Highland Park shooting suspect Robert Crimo III; SpaceX’s Starship Flight 8.
Tuesday (March 4): Donald Trump addresses joint session of Congress; US tariffs on Canadian and Mexican exports, as well as additional 10% tariff on Chinese goods, set to be imposed; Egypt hosts Arab League emergency summit on Palestine.
Wednesday (March 5): House hearing with sanctuary city mayors; China NPC plenary session opens; Indian Wells begins.
Thursday (March 6): European leaders hold special summit on Ukraine and European security; Intuitive Machines’ lunar lander Athena scheduled to touch down on the Moon’s surface.
Friday (March 7): Fed Chair Jerome Powell delivers keynote speech at the Chicago Booth Monetary Policy Forum; Employment Situation released; South Carolina inmate Brad Sigmon executed by firing squad.
Saturday (March 8): International Women’s Day
Sunday (March 9): Canada’s ruling Liberal Party holds leadership election to choose successor to Justin Trudeau.
