Trump declines to rule out recession amid tariffs' effects on markets  —  Trump's acknowledgment of economic turbulence was a reversal from previous cheering of his policies, and it contrasted with reassurances from his own advisers Sunday.  —  WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. …

BREAKING: DHS Detains Palestinian Student from Columbia Encampment, Advocates Say  —  On Saturday, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officers detained Mahmoud Khalil - a recent Columbia University graduate who helped lead the Gaza solidarity encampment - at his New York City home …

Chinese investors privately take stakes in Elon Musk's companies  —  Asset managers have been promoting tech mogul's ties to Donald Trump to lure capital to xAI, Neuralink and SpaceX  —  Wealthy Chinese investors are quietly funnelling tens of millions of dollars into private companies controlled …

Secret Service shoots armed man near White House  —  The U.S. Secret Service shot an armed man near the White House around midnight on Sunday, the agency said in a statement.  —  The big picture: While there has been no reported threat to President Trump, the Secret Service has been under …

US ‘to cease all future military exercises in Europe’  —  Nato countries could be forced to plan manoeuvres without US as Trump continues pivot away from bloc  —  The United States has told its allies that it does not plan to participate in military exercises in Europe, according to reports.

Fear of Trump Has Elite Law Firms in Retreat  —  Executive orders against Perkins Coie and Covington & Burling have chilled industry  —  Elite law firms formed a proud part of the opposition to the first Trump administration.  This time around, the industry is fearful of taking on a president …

Trump wants to see more than just a minerals deal to restart aid and intel to Ukraine  —  U.S. and Ukrainian officials are set to meet in Saudi Arabia this week, with Trump focused on Zelenskyy's willingness to make concessions in negotiations.  —  WASHINGTON — As U.S. and Ukrainian officials prepare …

Top US health agency makes $25,000 buyout offer to most of its employees  —  Most of the 80,000 federal workers responsible for researching diseases, inspecting food and administering Medicare and Medicaid under the auspices of the Health and Human Services Department were emailed an offer …

German lawmakers float ‘Euro Eyes’ spy network amid uncertainty on US intel  —  Senior German lawmakers sound alarm bells that a sudden cutoff could leave Europe dangerously exposed.  —  BERLIN — The Bundestag's top intelligence experts are calling for a European spy network …

DOGE's $1 spending card limit touches everything from military research to trash pickup  —  The crackdown on routine expenses is part of a campaign by the president and billionaire Elon Musk to reset the scope and mission of America's sprawling bureaucracy.  —  Just now

Real chilling effects  —  Normally I record the classes I teach.  It gives students who miss class a chance to catch up.  I also make space in my classes to talk about what is happening in government right now.  A couple of weeks ago, students asked we keep the discussions, but stop recording the class.

The Populist vs. the Billionaire: Bannon, Musk and the Battle Within MAGA  —  President Trump has made clear he wants to keep both men and their allies within his movement, but the tensions are growing.  —  After word leaked out about a clash at the White House where members …

Rage Against Elon Musk Turns Tesla Into a Target  —  The backlash against the electric vehicle company has turned violent at times, as its billionaire chief executive parlays his support for President Trump into consequential influence over the federal government.

There Is a Liberal Answer to the Trump-Musk Wrecking Ball  —  I keep seeing Democrats say the resistance failed.  On these pages, James Carville counseled Democrats to “roll over and play dead” until the Trump administration collapses beneath its own weight.

Trump's economic shock therapy  —  President Trump believes it's worth risking pain to achieve his medium-term goal of rewiring the U.S. economy.  He is attempting a form of economic shock therapy, while accepting there could be collateral damage.  —  Why it matters: That willingness …

The FAA's Troubles Are More Serious Than You Know  —  On January 29, American Airlines Flight 5342 collided with a U.S. Army helicopter near Washington's Ronald Reagan National Airport, killing 67 people, in the deadliest U.S. air disaster in recent history.

Israel Trims Gaza Electricity in New Pressure Move Over Hostages  —  Israel halted its already limited supply of electricity to the Gaza Strip, a move the government called a response to the Hamas hostage crisis and which a liaison officer said would suspend production by a desalination plant in the war-wracked enclave.

March 8, 2025  —  Yesterday, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent made it clear that the Trump administration's goal is to slash the federal government and to privatize its current services.  As the stock market has dropped and economists have warned of a dramatic slowdown in the economy …

A US-run system alerts the world to famines.  It's gone dark after Trump slashed foreign aid  —  A vital, US-run monitoring system focused on spotting food crises before they turn into famines has gone dark after the Trump administration slashed foreign aid.

GOP officials praise Trump's narrowed mandate for Musk: 'He's your partner... That is what we like'  —  GOP officials praised the Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency's efforts, while emphasizing Trump's narrowed mandate for the tech billionaire.