Pentagon Set Up Briefing for Musk on Potential War With China  —  The access would be a major expansion of Elon Musk's government role and highlight his conflicts of interest.  —  The Pentagon was scheduled on Friday to brief Elon Musk on the U.S. military's plan for any war that might break out with China …

We Dug Into the Polls.  Democrats in Congress Should Be Very Afraid.  —  Democratic voters are even angrier than you think.  —  As Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer knows better than anyone, the Democratic base is pissed off.  And not just a little.  —  The intensity of the anger roiling …

Universities are caving to Trump with a stunning speed and scope  —  Some of the nation's oldest and wealthiest institutions are swiftly bending to President Donald Trump, who is acting on longstanding conservative criticisms of universities as elitist and progressive.

Social Security Acting Head Says DOGE Ruling Threatens Agency  —  The Trump administration is threatening to all but shut down the Social Security Administration in response to a judge's ruling blocking activities by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency — an action that could delay payments …

Paul Weiss Chair Says Deal With Trump Adheres to Firm's Principles  —  In an email message on Thursday evening, Paul Weiss Chairman Brad Karp reassured employees that the deal with President Trump was in keeping with the firm's principles.  —  The chairman of Paul Weiss sought to reassure employees …

Section 230 May Finally Get Changed as Lawmakers Prep New Bill  —  In June 1995, two young congressmen reached across the aisle to introduce legislation that would become the defining legal protection of the internet era: Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, which shields internet companies …

J.D. Vance Is the Most Disliked New Vice President in History  —  The public isn't taking to his obnoxious style, which bodes well for politics in the post-Trump era.  —  Kamala Harris's likability, competence, and political acumen were publicly questioned throughout her vice presidency.

It's not just impeachments.  Republicans are eyeing other ways to rein in federal judges.  —  GOP leaders are seeking a release valve for the fury building over recent court rulings.  —  House Republicans don't have the votes to impeach any federal judges.

Anti-Vaxx Mom Whose Daughter Died From Measles Says Disease 'Wasn't That Bad'  —  The child's parents doubled down on their decision not to vaccinate their child even after her death  —  The parents of an unvaccinated Texas child who died from measles appeared in a video formulated …

GOP push to ratify DOGE cuts runs into political reality  —  Despite widespread interest on Capitol Hill, it's not clear the White House is interested in rescissions.  —  Senate Republicans want to put their stamp on President Donald Trump's cost-cutting campaign and are urging …

“Ludicrous” Situation: Jeffrey Epstein Case Redaction Takes Over FBI's New York Office  —  The bureau's New York field office normally chases drug dealers and spies.  Right now, according to multiple sources, priority one is redacting the sex trafficker's case files.

Supreme Court Rules for Chicago Politician in Bank Fraud Case  —  The justices unanimously said a law prohibiting “any false statement or report” did not cover misleading assertions that fell short of outright lies.  —  The Supreme Court on Friday overturned a Chicago politician's conviction …

The Bidens want back in  —  With the Democratic Party struggling to find a new direction, former President Joe Biden and former first lady Jill Biden have offered to jump in and help with fundraising and rebuilding.  —  WASHINGTON — Former President Joe Biden has told some Democratic leaders …

Trump awards Boeing much-needed win with fighter jet contract  —  U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday awarded Boeing (BA.N) the contract to build the U.S. Air Force's most sophisticated fighter jet, handing the company a much-needed win.  —  The Next Generation Air Dominance program …

Exclusive: Tesla trade-ins on pace for record high amid Musk backlash  —  Motorists have traded in a record number of Tesla (TSLA.O) electric vehicles this month, Edmunds data showed, amid a wave of protests against CEO Elon Musk's work as an adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump.

State senator resigns after being charged with soliciting sex from a minor  —  Republican lawmaker Justin Eichorn was caught in a sting operation, allegedly soliciting sex from a 17-year-old girl, who turned out to be a law enforcement officer.  —  Just now

Scoop: Musk's PAC offers $100 to Wisconsin voters in pitch against “activist judges”  —  Elon Musk's political action committee is offering Wisconsin voters $100 to sign a petition expressing their opposition to “activist judges,” a cause that President Trump is pressing as judges block or delay several parts of his agenda.

Deep Civil Society and Collective Action  —  Journalism.  Higher education.  The federal bureaucracy.  Nonprofits.  The military.  And now the law firms.  —  Across the United States right now, the same conversation is happening in these and other establishment professions.

Is the Sleeping Giant Awakening?  —  Europe is a superpower, if it wants to be  —  Travel day; in fact, filing from the airport lounge.  And I can't really say that I learned a lot — no conversations with the powerful, or for that matter wise taxi drivers.

UAE commits to $1.4 trillion investment framework in US, White House says  —  The United Arab Emirates has committed to a 10-year, $1.4 trillion investment framework in the United States after top UAE officials met President Donald Trump this week, a White House official said on Friday.

Improving Education Outcomes by Empowering Parents, States, and Communities  —  By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, and to enable parents, teachers, and communities to best ensure student success, it is hereby ordered:

Trump suggests sending Tesla vandals to El Salvador prisons  —  President Trump on Friday suggested sending anti-Tesla protesters to a notorious prison in El Salvador if convicted.  —  Why it matters: Trump has put the full weight of the U.S. government behind defending and promoting …

Will Trump's tariffs come with a pink tax?  —  Happy Friday and second official day of spring!  Today we're talking all about tariffs.  Let's get to it:  —  The U.S. is in the midst of a trade war.  And, as consumers and companies brace themselves for the war's fallout …

Cuts to federal workforce could create opening for foreign spies  —  The intelligence community has long feared the potential threat posed by disgruntled former employees.  —  The Trump administration's rapid slashing of the government workforce creates fertile ground for foreign adversaries …

Steve Bannon and Charlie Kirk are not your friends  —  🎙️ 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.  If you aren't one already …