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.

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.

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.

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 …

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” …

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 …

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  —  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 …

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.

“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.

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 …

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 …

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 …

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.

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 …

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 …

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.

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.

Trump's TikTok-Oracle deal could break the law — but nobody can stop him  —  Congressional hawks are digging in that China can't retain any control of the app.  But for two months, Trump has kept it online anyway.  Now what?  —  President Donald Trump's developing deal to save TikTok …

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 …