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 …

As Texas measles outbreak grows, parents are choosing to vaccinate kids  —  At least 124 people, mostly babies, children and teens, have been infected.  Eighteen people have been hospitalized.  —  As the measles outbreak in Texas keeps spreading, parents who previously chose not to vaccinate …

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.”

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.

Trump says he will offer ‘gold cards’ for $5 million path to citizenship, replacing investor visas  —  President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he plans to offer a “gold card” visa with a path to citizenship for $5 million, replacing a 35-year-old visa for investors.

American Airlines flight from Boston aborts landing at D.C. airport to avoid departing plane  —  An American Airlines flight from Boston aborted its landing at Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C. Tuesday morning to avoid another plane that was taking off on the same runway, authorities said.

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 …

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 …

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 …

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 …

Army veteran feels ‘absolutely betrayed’ after being terminated from USAID  —  Vaughn Hillyard and Isabella Ramirez  —  Phil Sussman, an Army veteran who worked for the United States Agency for International Development, said in an interview today that he felt “absolutely betrayed” after receiving a termination letter last night.

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 …

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 …

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 …

“A woman is like a child”: MAGA quickly turns its sights on stripping Republican women of power  —  Conservative women believe complicity will save them.  But an emboldened far-right is gunning for their rights  —  For decades, the anti-abortion movement has aggressively promoted women into visible leadership roles.

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.

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.

‘They Were Careless People’: Taking Moments to Tear Down What Has Taken Lifetimes to Create.  —  The zealots of Doge and Project 2025 are out to ‘cut waste.’ They will certainly cost lives: An example from aviation.  —  ∙ Paid  —  The plush lawn of The Queen's College, Oxford.