Columbia Yields to Trump in Battle Over Federal Funding  —  School to ban masks, empower police and rein in controversial academic department  —  Columbia University will cede to President Trump's far-reaching demands in negotiations over $400 million in federal funding he revoked this month …

Acting Social Security head consults with Justice Dept. on threat to close agency  —  Leland Dudek argues that a ruling blocking Elon Musk's cost-cutting team from access to sensitive taxpayer data could apply to all employees.  —  Acting Social Security commissioner Leland Dudek said Friday …

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 …

No evidence of coordinated vandalism of Teslas despite Musk and Trump claims  —  The attacks have come as Musk has emerged as one of the brightest flashpoints of an already tumultuous second Trump administration.  —  Law enforcement officials and domestic extremism experts say they have found …

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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Commerce secretary: No one but ‘fraudsters’ would complain about missed Social Security check  —  Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick raised alarm over “fraudsters” receiving Social Security benefits, as Trump allies have ramped up rhetoric about potential waste in the program amid …

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 …

Trump Cleaves Student Loan and Special Education Services From Education Dept.  —  President Trump said Friday that he was tasking other government entities with core functions of the Education Department as he works to dismantle an agency conservatives have long criticized.

Leakers to Musk: We're 'not Elon's servants'  —  Even before Musk's comments, federal workers felt vulnerable and increasingly incensed.  —  The pervasive fear and anger that have been rippling through federal agencies over Elon Musk's slashing approach to shrinking government deepened …

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 …

Trump Fires Nearly the Entire Civil Rights Branch of D.H.S.  —  The move guts the office responsible for oversight over President Trump's immigration crackdown.  —  The Trump administration fired nearly the entire civil rights branch of the Department of Homeland Security on Friday …

Canadians to Maine: No, thanks!  —  Canadian tourists make up about 30-40% of the revenue for many businesses in Old Orchard Beach, Maine.  This year, many are choosing to skip their regular getaway, given President Trump's antagonistic rhetoric towards Canada.

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 …

“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.

“I don't regret the vote”: Why most Trump voters stand by him, even as he ruins their lives  —  It's not totally hopeless: Some swing voters who backed Trump may learn their lesson  —  Losing your wife to own the liberals: Sounds like a parody of a Donald Trump voter, but it's turning …

Tornado Cash Delisting  —  WASHINGTON — Based on the Administration's review of the novel legal and policy issues raised by use of financial sanctions against financial and commercial activity occurring within evolving technology and legal environments, we have exercised our discretion …

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 …

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 …

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.

Two Utah GOP representatives hosted a town hall.  They were met with shouts of ‘shame’ and ‘do your job.’  —  Reps. Celeste Maloy and Mike Kennedy appear to be the only members of Utah's congressional delegation to hold a town hall during the March recess.  —  Over the course of an hour …

The Democracy Index  —  Are we witnessing the dismantling of America?  Each week, so far, in The Democracy Index, we have cataloged the various degradations our institutions and constitutional order have suffered under Donald Trump.  We view our role as soberly taking stock of the state of affairs …

Justice Department demands judge recuse from Perkins Coie lawsuit  —  The Trump administration Friday demanded a federal judge step aside from overseeing Perkins Coie's challenge to President Trump's executive order targeting the law firm.  —  The new filing claims U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell …