House Republicans hit the brakes on town halls after blowback over Trump's cuts  —  A number of Republican lawmakers faced significant pushback in their home districts over Trump and Elon Musk's slashing of the federal government.  —  WASHINGTON — House Republicans are becoming weary …

Trump targets Washington law firm that aided Jack Smith  —  The president suspended security clearances of lawyers at Covington & Burling over their pro bono work for special counsel Jack Smith.  —  President Donald Trump retaliated Tuesday against a Washington law firm that provided free legal services …

Jeff Bezos Exerts More Control Of Washington Post Opinion Pages, Says Focus Will Be On “Personal Liberties And Free Markets”  —  Jeff Bezos is exerting more influence over the content of The Washington Post opinion pages, as he announced that the editorials will now focus on “defense of two pillars: personal liberties and free markets.”

A person dies of measles in West Texas outbreak  —  At least 124 cases have been reported in Texas, with at least 18 hospitalizations.  Most are children.  —  A person has died of the measles in Texas, the first death from the disease in a decade in the United States.

Trump to Offer ‘Gold Card’ Visas for $5 Million to the Rich  — Initiative would replace the existing EB-5 visa program  — Trump, Lutnick tout move as draw for wealthy investors  —  President Donald Trump said he is starting a program to offer residency and a path to citizenship …

Two Planes, in Washington and Chicago, Abort Landings to Avoid Collisions  —  The near misses on Tuesday came after a string of aviation disasters, including the midair collision between an Army helicopter and a passenger jet last month that killed 67 people.

Elon Musk's business empire is built on $38 billion in government funding  —  Government infusions at key moments helped Tesla and SpaceX flourish, boosting Musk's wealth  —  Elon Musk and his cost-cutting U.S. DOGE Service team have been on a mission to trim government largesse.

Behind the Curtain: Trump's media-control strategy … - Lawsuits. … - Blacklists. … - Stacking the deck. … - Shielding Cabinet officials.

Who is Amy Gleason, the person named DOGE's acting administrator by the White House?  —  The acting administrator of the Department of Government Efficiency is a low-profile executive who has expertise in health care technology and worked in the first Trump administration.

White House point man at Homeland Security shared ‘martial law option’ post to keep Trump in office  —  The Trump administration's new point man for dealings with the Department of Homeland Security is a former far-right podcast host and election denier who once shared an article calling for …

Trump teases personal profit in AI video touting Gaza takeover plan … - The video then asks “what's next?” before segueing into idyllic visions of children running on a beach, skyscrapers, cruise ships and a rebuilt city — as what sounds like an AI-generated voice sings, “no more tunnels, no more fear, Trump Gaza is finally here.”

French Resistance Steps in After AP Banned From Trump-Macron Presser  —  MERCI  —  The Paris Press Corps today ensured that an AP reporter could enter and ask a question.

Alien Registration Requirement  —  On Jan. 20, 2025, President Trump issued the Protecting the American People Against Invasion executive order which directed the Department of Homeland Security to ensure that aliens comply with their duty to register with the government under section 262 …

Gabbard Says More Than 100 Intelligence Officers Fired for Chat Messages  —  The chats had been set up to discuss sensitive security matters.  But a group of employees used it for discussions that contained sexual themes, intelligence officials said this week.

Tim Walz Will Not Run for Minnesota's Senate Seat  —  The Democrat, who rose from relative obscurity to be chosen as Kamala Harris's running mate last year, says he will instead explore a third term as governor.  —  Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota, who rose from relative obscurity to become …

Musk's Fraudulent Fraud Squad  —  Fraud, waste, and abuse has become the rallying cry for Elon Musk's dismantling of the federal government.  During a recent Oval Office briefing about DOGE, Trump and Musk used the terms “fraud” and “fraudsters” a dozen times, claiming that their elimination …

Utah could become the first state to ban fluoride in its drinking water  —  The Republican-controlled statehouse sent the bill to Gov. Spencer Cox's (R) desk last week after it passed both chambers largely along party lines.  —  Utah could become the first state to ban fluoride in its drinking water …

DOGE to cancel government contracts that help veterans, records show  —  Records show the 875 contracts included support for medical and burial services, cancer programs and efforts to recruit doctors for critical vacancies  —  Veterans Affairs Secretary Douglas A. Collins took to social media …

Gavin Newsom is launching his own podcast — and inviting MAGA favorites  —  Newsom declined to name the half-dozen guests he said have privately agreed to come on with him.  But he gave a big hint: “Look at the lineup at CPAC.”  —  Gavin Newsom will soon host his own podcast …

Under Trump, America's New Friends: Russia, North Korea and Belarus  —  When it comes to the war in Ukraine, President Trump finds common cause with the world's outlier states and stands against traditional U.S. allies like Britain, France, Germany, Canada, Japan and Italy.

EPA tells White House to strike down landmark climate finding  —  Trump officials are weighing whether to repeal the “endangerment finding,” which says that greenhouse gases pose a threat to public health and welfare.  —  Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin has privately urged …

Trump admin planning operation to find and possibly deport unaccompanied migrant children  —  If a judge determines the children have no legal basis to stay in the United States, they could then be placed on a path for deportation.  —  Trump administration immigration officials are planning …

Rachel Maddow staff to be let go as part of MSNBC overhaul  —  News comes as leading network star criticizes management for decision to cancel shows hosted by non-white anchors  —  MSNBC has told the majority of the employees who produce Rachel Maddow and Joy Reid's primetime evening news shows …

Tesla sales drop sharply in Europe, bucking trend for EVs, as Elon Musk comes under mounting criticism  —  London — Sales data show many Europeans, seemingly angry with Elon Musk as he navigates his close relationship with President Trump to influence U.S. policy, may be choosing to steer clear of Tesla vehicles.

EPA head Lee Zeldin wants to steal $20B of green  —  🌺 🌎 🌼 With corporate outlets obeying in advance, supporting independent political media is more important right now than ever.  Public Notice is possible thanks to paid subscribers.