President Trump's mindless tariffs will cause economic havoc  —  But the rest of the world can limit the damage  —  If you failed to spot America being “looted, pillaged, raped and plundered by nations near and far” or it being cruelly denied a “turn to prosper”, then congratulations …

White House fires three NSC staffers after president meets with far-right activist Laura Loomer  —  The White House has fired at least three National Security Council staffers, three sources familiar with the move told CNN.  —  The firings came after Laura Loomer, the far-right activist …

Mike Johnson melts down after House proxy vote failure exposes MAGA's “pro-family” lie  —  The House speaker's latest tantrum shows how the “pro-family” MAGA GOP just wants women back in the kitchen  —  Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., once famously said that, to understand his …

Dow drops 1,400 as US stocks lead worldwide sell-off after Trump's tariffs ignite a COVID-like shock  —  Financial markets around the world are reeling Thursday following President Donald Trump's latest and most severe set of tariffs, and the U.S. stock market is taking the worst of it so far.

Adams to skip New York City's Democratic primary, run for reelection on nonpartisan line  —  The mayor has been at odds with his party and wants time to recover from now-dismissed federal charges.  —  NEW YORK — Mayor Eric Adams is opting out of New York City's Democratic primary and running …

Stellantis idles plants in Mexico and Canada due to tariffs … DETROIT — Stellantis is pausing production at two assembly plants in Canada and Mexico as the company attempts to navigate President Donald Trump's new round of 25% automotive tariffs that took effect Thursday.

Trump Administration Threatens to Withhold Funds From Public Schools  —  State education officials will be required to verify that they have eliminated all programs that promote diversity, equity and inclusion that the administration deems unlawful, according to a new memo.

What to know about Saturday's nationwide “Hands Off!” anti-Trump protests  —  A nationwide anti-President Trump movement on Saturday, “Hands Off!,” is expected to be the largest single-day protest since he entered office.  —  Why it matters: The Trump administration's wide-reaching …

Top Johnson aide pleads not guilty to DUI charge  —  Speaker Mike Johnson's chief of staff pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges that he drove under the influence and operated a vehicle while impaired on the night of President Donald Trump's address to a joint session of Congress.

Musk will stay on as an adviser post-DOGE, Vance says  —  Elon Musk will remain a “friend and an adviser” to the White House after his time directing DOGE's reordering of the federal government is through, Vice President JD Vance said in a Thursday interview.

Dan Osborn makes moves toward another Nebraska Senate run  —  The independent proved a surprisingly strong challenger last year to Sen. Deb Fischer.  —  Dan Osborn, the independent Senate candidate who nearly toppled an incumbent Republican last year, is taking steps to prove his overperformance in deep-red Nebraska was no fluke.

Trump Suddenly Set to Cut Musk Loose as Knives Come Out Over WI Fiasco  —  After Democrats scored a huge victory in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race, a contest that revolved heavily around Elon Musk's involvement, Trumpworld is turning on its favorite billionaire.

Learning From the Legacy of 18F  —  Although the government has terminated 18F—the team that modernized government tech—its legacy offers lessons for future digital services.  —  Meet The Authors … In March, the U.S. government shut down 18F, the digital services team tasked with modernizing government technology and services.