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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 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.

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 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.

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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.

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 …

March 20, 2025  —  It seems as if the Trump administration is rushing to tear apart as much as it can as opponents of its wholesale destruction of the United States government organize to stop them.  —  Today, members of the “Department of Government Efficiency” team showed up at the Institute …

Trump compares violence against Tesla to Capitol riot: 'You didn't have anything like that on Jan. 6'  —  President Trump on Friday compared the vandalization of Tesla dealerships across the U.S. to the riot at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, arguing that the level of attacks on Elon Musk's company wasn't seen at the Capitol.

The Progressive Legal Group That Keeps Taking On Trump In The Courts - And Winning  —  Democracy Forward has emerged as a leading legal organization that's been slowing, if not stopping, some of Trump's recklessness.  —  WASHINGTON ― More than 5,000 people got their jobs …

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.

UK to host further military planning sessions on Ukraine  —  U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer promises more nuts-and-bolts talks on policing a Ukraine ceasefire.  —  LONDON — Europe must “step up” to meet the challenge of a “different chapter of history,” Keir Starmer told allies …