Trump: Iran “Beat To Sh*t” & “Begging” The U.S. For A Deal
Plus: Loyola University shooting sparks debate on immigration & the protein-maxxing answer to "girl dinner
Good evening,
Gym bros online have coined a term for their no-frills, high-protein meals: boy kibble. 🐾
WHAT IS BOY KIBBLE? — Hint: it’s not dog food. “Boy kibble” consists of ground meat (usually beef or turkey), rice, and maybe some kind of vegetable or fat. The “kibble” is usually prepared in big batches and stored in Tupperware to be eaten throughout the week.
The dish is supposed to be a budget-friendly option perfect for fitness enthusiasts trying to maximize protein intake while minimizing calories. No fancy sauces here — it’s all function over flavor.
The “boy kibble” trend comes as Americans are deep into a protein craze. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. introduced an inverted food pyramid in January that encouraged Americans to double their protein consumption. Restaurants like Chipotle, Subway, and even Dunkin’ Donuts have jumped on the trend with protein-maxxing menus.
GIRL DINNER — “Boy kibble” can be seen as Gen Z men’s answer to “girl dinner”: a meal consisting of a bunch of different snacks lying around the kitchen (think pickles, crackers, cheese, and olives) that don’t necessarily go together, rather than a fork-and-knife meal.
BUT IS IT HEALTHY? — Nutrition experts say that while ‘boy kibble’ is good for muscle maintenance and growth, it lacks essential nutrients like fiber.
Americans diets are also lacking vitamin D, calcium, and potassium, according to the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
Sam,
Associate Producer
🚨 ONE IMPORTANT THING
U.S. Pushes For 15-Point Peace Plan With Iran As Trump Declares Iran “Defeated”
President Trump has set a new deadline for when the U.S. is going to bomb Iran’s energy plants, if Iran does not open the Strait of Hormuz– the crucial waterway where about 20 percent of the world’s oil flows through.
President Trump wrote on Truth Social that, “per Iranian Government request,” he’s going to “pause the period of Energy Plant destruction by 10 Days to Monday, April 6, 2026, at 8 P.M., Eastern Time.”
Earlier in the day on Thursday, during his Cabinet meeting, Trump said that Iran is looking to make a deal with the United States because it has been “beat to shit.” He said, "They are begging to make a deal. Not me," he said.
TRUMP’S WORDS: Speaking to reporters, Trump claimed the Iranian regime has been “decisively defeated” and “obliterated.”
He suggested recent U.S. actions have pressured Iran into negotiations, despite public denials from Iranian officials. Iran has acknowledged that messages with demands have been passed to the U.S. through Pakistan, but does not define that as "negotiations."
DEAL OR NO DEAL
U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff said Thursday that the U.S. has presented Iran with a 15-point plan for a potential peace proposal, and there are “strong signs” Iran is willing to negotiate. It’s the first time the Trump administration has publicly talked about the plan. Witkoff said Iran is “looking for an offramp,” after recent U.S. pressure.
BUT, WAIT: On Wednesday, the Iranian regime publicly rejected the Trump administration’s proposed 15-point plan to end the war, calling the terms “excessive” and signaling the war would only end “on Tehran’s own terms and timeline,” according to state media.
The U.S. proposal includes sweeping demands on the Islamic Republic — such as ending all uranium enrichment, dismantling key nuclear sites, limiting missile capabilities, and cutting support for proxy terrorist groups like Hamas in Gaza, Hezbollah in Lebanon and the Houthis in Yemen. The demands go far beyond the limited uranium enrichment deal the Obama administration had with Iran.
IRAN’S PLAN: The regime outlined its own five conditions for a ceasefire, which include a full halt to U.S. and Israeli attacks, full compensation from the US and Israel for damage they caused, ending strikes against allied terror groups like Hezbollah in the region, and international recognition for the first time for what it believes is its authority over the Strait of Hormuz.
Witkoff emphasized that while the U.S. prefers peace, officials have delivered a clear message to Tehran: “Don’t miscalculate again.”
WHAT’S NEXT
Trump raised the possibility of targeting and seizing Iran’s oil sector, calling it “an option,” while pointing to past U.S. economic arrangements with Venezuela as a model for potential future strategy.
Iran has some of the largest oil and gas assets in the world, but the U.S. and most of the West have had sanctions on them for decades.
However, the U.S. has eased some sanctions on Iranian oil during the conflict to stabilize global energy markets and bring down prices.
Trump maintains the U.S. operation, which began Feb. 28, is ahead of schedule. He is reportedly pushing to stick with his original four- to six-week timeline for the war, which would mean the war would be wrapped by the time he heads to Beijing in mid-May for a summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
🚨 ONE THING WE’RE FOLLOWING
Immigration Debate Erupts After Venezuelan Migrant Charged With Murdering Chicago Student
An 18-year-old college student Sheridan Gorman was shot and killed early last Thursday morning near a Chicago lakefront pier — in what prosecutors describe as a sudden and unprovoked attack by an undocumented migrant. The suspect is Jose G. Medina, a Venezuelan migrant who DHS says entered the United States illegally in 2023.
THE BIGGER PICTURE
The case has become part of a broader political fight over immigration policy and enforcement.
President Trump blamed Democratic policies, arguing the suspect should not have been in the country.
Republicans, including gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey, have called for changes to Illinois’ sanctuary policies and criminal justice laws.
Democratic Governor J. B. Pritzker responded that there were “real failures,” but said those failures extend beyond Illinois and reflect broader national issues with immigration policy.
A progressive Democratic Chicago lawmaker issued an apology after facing backlash for suggesting the college student was in the “wrong place at the wrong time” and may have “startled” the gunman.
WHAT HAPPENED
Early Thursday morning, March 19, Sheridan Gorman, an 18-year-old Loyola University Chicago student, was shot and killed while walking with friends from her dorm near Tobey Prinz Beach in Chicago’s Rogers Park neighborhood. A family attorney says the friends wanted to see the Northern Lights.
As the group walked to the end of the pier, someone came out from behind a lighthouse and shot her in the back, prosecutors said.
Prosecutors said in court Monday that security video from around the neighborhood tracked a suspect to his home, where officers found a handgun with bullets matching the one used in the shooting. The suspect was identified by as Jose G. Medina.
THE ACCUSED KILLER
Medina, 25, is in the United States illegally from Venezuela, according to federal officials. He was caught by Border Patrol in 2023, but then released inside the U.S. He also had an outstanding warrant after failing to appear in court on a separate 2023 misdemeanor shoplifting charge. Medina is now facing first degree murder and weapon charges.
Medina was expected to appear in court Monday but did not attend after being hospitalized. Court officials later said he was being treated for tuberculosis, and a detention hearing is scheduled for tomorrow.
“SENSELESS VIOLENCE?”
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson called the killing of Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman “senseless violence.”
Her family released a statement in response:
“...What happened to Sheridan cannot be reduced to a “senseless tragedy,”...This was not random. It was not inevitable. And it cannot be treated as though it were…We will not allow Sheridan’s life to be reduced to a talking point or a generalization. We expect leadership that is willing to confront hard truths and ensure that what happened to her does not happen again.”
⏳ THE SPEED READ
🚨NATION
Senators are discussing ‘last and final’ offer to end funding shutdown as pressure mounts (AP)
Trump explains why he cast a mail ballot in Florida’s election: ‘Because I’m president’ (NBC)
Nicolás Maduro held in a “jail inside of a jail” under special administrative measures, sources say (CBS)
Growth slows across U.S. counties as immigration plummets (AXIOS)
🌎 AROUND THE WORLD
257 incidents of settler violence carried out against Palestinians in 25 days, says watchdog (TIMES OF ISRAEL)
Cuban president says Raúl Castro involved in US talks that are in early stages (AP)
Finnish MP convicted for saying homosexuality is ‘developmental disorder’ (GUARDIAN)
Archaeologist may have uncovered the remains of D’Artagnan, the famed French musketeer (CNN)
📱BUSINESS, SCIENCE & TECH
United Airlines, flight attendants reach labor deal for first raises since pandemic (CNBC)
Meta is laying off hundreds of employees as it pours money into AI (THE VERGE)
Judge dismisses X lawsuit accusing advertisers of illegal boycott (THE HILL)
Cocaine-fueled sharks are on the prowl in the Caribbean — scientists blame partying tourists (NY POST)
🎬 SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT
IOC announces transgender athletes banned from women’s Olympic events (MO NEWS)
Caitlin Clark showcases photos she took of LeBron James (ESPN)
Security guard takes ‘full responsibility’ for drama involving Chappell Roan and Jude Law’s daughter (YAHOO)
Bill Maher to receive Mark Twain Prize at Kennedy Center after White House denied reports (CNN)
ICYMI FROM THE 📲
In case you missed it… A Rhode Island coffee shop owner received more than $1,400 in tips just days after about $18 was stolen from his tip jar.
Michael Coyne, who has autism, ADHD, and bipolar disorder, treats every customer who walks into his Warwick, Rhode Island coffee shop as a friend. That’s why the 30-year-old co-owner of Red White and Brew Coffeehouse was shocked and confused after the theft.
Michael and his mother, Sheila Coyne, posted a video about the incident on Facebook, sharing how it made both of them feel. Warwick Mayor Frank Picozzi reposted it and urged everyone to check out the store.
Within days, Michael had made more than $1,400 in tips. Both longtime customers and first-timers stopped by Red White and Brew to show Michael their support.
“I feel absolutely loved,” Michael said in an interview.