Trump won't rule out a recession in 2025  —  “I hate to predict things like that,” Trump said when pressed about the possibility of a recession during a recorded interview that aired on “Sunday Morning Futures with Maria Bartiromo.”  —  President Donald Trump is confident that the country's economy …

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 …

Democrats Voice Regret on Scattered Responses to Trump's Speech  —  Progressive and moderate Democrats criticized a protest by Representative Al Green as a distraction, and the party leadership tried to refocus attention on economic issues.  —  Democratic lawmakers on Sunday expressed disappointment …

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 …

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 …

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.

Selma is Stronger than MAGA  —  “You're teaching young people to love America.”  —Justice Anthony Kennedy to President Donald Trump, March 4, 2025  —  Sherrilyn's Newsletter is a reader-supported publication.  To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.

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 …

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 …

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 …

Howard County resident who traveled internationally has confirmed case of measles  —  MDH: This measles case not associated with outbreak in Texas, New Mexico  —  A positive case of measles was confirmed in a Howard County resident who recently traveled internationally, according to health officials.

Tariffs, Even If Delayed, Could Get Big Reactions from the Auto Companies  —  Ford, GM, and Stellantis have all publicly thanked the feds for delaying tariffs, but it seems clear that they and other automakers will mount strong responses once they're implemented.

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.

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 …

Companies warn investors that DOGE's federal cuts might hurt business  —  As earnings season begins, filings to the SEC point to uncertainty from the current administration as potential trouble for business.  —  Elon Musk's sweeping makeover of the federal government in recent weeks …

Romania Bars Far-Right Frontrunner From Presidential Race  —  Romania banned far-right front-runner Calin Georgescu from taking part in May presidential election in a move that deepens the country's political turmoil and risks provoking the wrath of Trump administration.