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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 …
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Elon Musk threatens Pentagon leakers after NYT report on secret China war briefing — “They will be found,” warns U.S. President Donald Trump's billionaire adviser as White House lashes out at the media. — Donald Trump's top adviser Elon Musk has openly threatened Pentagon employees …
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Musk to Receive Top-Secret Briefing on U.S. War Plans for China — The Trump adviser is expected to get a look at the Pentagon blueprint despite his companies' financial stakes in China and defense contracts — WASHINGTON—Elon Musk will receive a briefing Friday on the U.S. military's top-secret war plans …


Elon Musk Leaves Pentagon After Discussions About China and Tech
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Elon Musk Visits Pentagon But Trump Denies He Got China Briefing
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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 …
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There Is a Way for Democrats to Stop Trump and Save America
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HotAir, Lawyers, Guns & Money and The Guardian


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.
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‘No Way’ to Please Everyone: Columbia's President Confronts Trump's Ultimatum — With Trump intent on making an example of Columbia, Katrina Armstrong is at the center of a fight over the future of higher education — Columbia University's interim president, Katrina Armstrong, faces no easy way forward.
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The Boston Globe and Townhall


Trump Admin Threatens to Stop Social Security If DOGE Can't Have Personal Data — Trump's interim Social Security chief says he wants to turn off the program if Musk and DOGE can't access Americans' most sensitive data … “My anti-fraud team would be DOGE affiliates.
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March 20, 2025 — It seems as if the Trump administration is rushing to tear apart …
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Social Security Acting Head Says DOGE Ruling Threatens Agency
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Small Business Administration plans to slash staff by over 40 percent amid agency-wide reorganization — “Just like the small business owners we support, we must do more with less,” SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler said. — The Small Business Administration announced a wide reorganization …
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Improving Education Outcomes by Empowering Parents, States, and Communities
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Trump weighs in on report King Charles will offer U.S. membership to British Commonwealth: ‘Sounds good!’ — Trump indicates willingness to have America become 57th Commonwealth member … Your support helps us to tell the story — From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech …
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Trump says he would be happy for US to become ‘associate’ Commonwealth member — US president posted Sun news story that referred to a supposed ‘secret offer’ King Charles is due to extend — Donald Trump has suggested he would be happy for the US to become an “associate member” …
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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.
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Trump escalates threats against those who destroy Tesla vehicles
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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 …
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Mom of child dead from measles: “Don't do the shots,” my other 4 kids were fine
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Trump wants adverse rulings overturned ASAP. Appeals courts are taking their time. — The Trump administration is pleading with a federal appeals court to quickly reverse a judge's directive blocking President Donald Trump's ability to deport Venezuelan nationals under rarely used wartime powers.
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Mediaite


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 …
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J.D. Vance Is the Most Disliked New Vice President in History — Kamala Harris's likability, competence, and political acumen were publicly questioned throughout her vice presidency. Viewed through the lens of poll numbers, that was understandable. According to Real Clear Politics …
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Federal judge orders ICE not to deport immigration advocate Jeanette Vizguerra — A federal judge in Colorado on Friday issued an order calling on Immigration and Customs Enforcement not to deport prominent local immigrant rights activist Jeanette Vizguerra.
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Federal judge orders ICE not to deport Jeanette Vizguerra with court case still pending
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“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.
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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.
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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 Attempts to Use 18th Century Law to Allow Feds to Enter Homes Without a Warrant — Federal agents will soon be allowed to enter homes without a warrant, the president's lawyers have argued, thanks to an 18th Century law recently used to deport Venezuelan gang members.
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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 …
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Supreme Court sides with ex-Chicago alderperson in corruption conviction appeal — The Supreme Court unanimously sided with a Chicago political scion in his criminal appeal Friday, agreeing an anti-corruption law barring lying to regulators only covers false statements, not misleading ones.
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Supreme Court Rules for Chicago Politician in Bank Fraud Case
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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 …
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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 …
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Washington Times, The Hill and The Hub


Trump's Politically Insane Decision to Shut Down the Dept. of Education — Trump may have just handed Democrats an issue than break through all of the noise. — Every day, Donald Trump does several unprecedented, potentially unconstitutional, deeply damaging, and politically insane things.
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Washington Post, Eduwonk, Fox News and Ace of Spades HQ


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 …