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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Musk Calls on US to Quit NATO, Stop Paying for Defense of Europe  —  Billionaire Elon Musk threw his weight behind a US exit from NATO, saying on his social media platform that it “doesn't make sense for America to pay for the defense of Europe.”  —  The senior adviser to US President Donald …

German lawmakers float ‘Euro Eyes’ spy network amid uncertainty on US intel  —  Senior German lawmakers sound alarm bells that a sudden cutoff could leave Europe dangerously exposed.  —  BERLIN — The Bundestag's top intelligence experts are calling for a European spy network …

DOGE's $1 spending card limit touches everything from military research to trash pickup  —  The crackdown on routine expenses is part of a campaign by the president and billionaire Elon Musk to reset the scope and mission of America's sprawling bureaucracy.  —  Just now

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.

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.

The Populist vs. the Billionaire: Bannon, Musk and the Battle Within MAGA  —  President Trump has made clear he wants to keep both men and their allies within his movement, but the tensions are growing.  —  After word leaked out about a clash at the White House where members …

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.

Rage Against Elon Musk Turns Tesla Into a Target  —  The backlash against the electric vehicle company has turned violent at times, as its billionaire chief executive parlays his support for President Trump into consequential influence over the federal government.

The FAA's Troubles Are More Serious Than You Know  —  On January 29, American Airlines Flight 5342 collided with a U.S. Army helicopter near Washington's Ronald Reagan National Airport, killing 67 people, in the deadliest U.S. air disaster in recent history.

Scott Perry says no one ‘legitimately’ on Medicaid will lose coverage  —  Rep. Scott Perry (R-Pa.) suggested on Sunday that no one “legitimately” on Medicaid will lose their coverage due to GOP efforts to cut spending.  —  In an interview on NewsNation's “The Hill Sunday,” …