Smithsonian removes Trump from impeachment exhibit in American History Museum  —  The Smithsonian said it restored the display to an earlier version, which notes that “only three presidents have seriously faced removal.”  —  The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History …

‘Clinton Plan’ Emails Were Likely Made by Russian Spies, Declassified Report Shows  —  An annex to a report by the special counsel John H. Durham was the latest in a series of disclosures about the Russia inquiry, as the Trump team seeks to distract from the Jeffrey Epstein files.

Trump raises tariffs on Canada to 35 percent  —  President Trump announced Thursday that the U.S. would raise tariffs on certain Canadian goods from 25 percent to 35 percent beginning Friday.  —  Goods that are covered under the 2020 United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement will be exempt from the tariff rate, the White House said.

Elon Musk gives millions to Republican super PACs ahead of the midterms  —  He's still directing big money to the GOP despite an acrimonious departure from the White House.  He also poured tens of millions into his own super PAC.  —  Billionaire Elon Musk may be gone from President Donald …

The White House Announces White House Ballroom Construction to Begin  —  Washington, D.C. — For 150 years, Presidents, Administrations, and White House Staff have longed for a large event space on the White House complex that can hold substantially more guests than currently allowed.

Further Modifying the Reciprocal Tariff Rates  —  By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.)  (IEEPA), the National Emergencies Act …

El Salvador approves indefinite presidential reelection and extends presidential terms to 6 years  —  The party of El Salvador President Nayib Bukele approved constitutional changes in the country's National Assembly on Thursday that will allow indefinite presidential reelection and extend presidential terms to six years.

A Rough Day in Court for Tariffs  —  An appeals court seems skeptical of Trump's use of an emergency law.  —  Well, that was painful.  For the Trump Administration's lawyer, that is.  The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit on Thursday heard oral arguments in a challenge …

Why Epstein has Trump crashing out  —  🗣️ Paid subscribers keep Public Notice free.  If you appreciate our fiercely independent coverage of American politics, please sign up and support us.  👇  —  Jeffrey Epstein has proven an unshakeable anchor for Donald Trump's presidency …

8/1/25 ☀️ AM: … Welcome to August. … Once backed by just a handful of progressives, Sen. Bernie Sanders' (I-Vt.) months-long effort to block the transfer of certain offensive weapons to Israel now has the support of more than half the Senate Democratic Caucus.

Why Ford's Made-in-America Strategy Hurts It in Trump's Trade War  —  Company says new tariff deals with Japan, EU and South Korea put it at a disadvantage  —  There is an irony in Detroit right now: The automaker most reliant on U.S. manufacturing is among the hardest hit by tariffs.

South Korea says it has no written pact on US trade deal  —  There is no written agreement yet on a trade deal between South Korea and the United States announced by President Donald Trump this week, the Asian nation's trade minister said on Friday.  —  The U.S. tariff on South Korean imports …

‘Welcome to hell’: Inside the megaprison where the U.S. deported migrants  —  Interviews with 16 former detainees of El Salvador's Terrorism Confinement Center offer the most complete view yet of conditions at the notorious prison.  —  One detainee was beaten unconscious.

Judges Are Begging The Public To Take Trump's Attacks On Them Seriously  —  Federal judges wonder if they can't keep themselves or their families safe, how are they expected to uphold the rule of law?  —  Sitting federal judges targeted for impeachment or misconduct complaints …

Knowing: Still Only Half the Battle  —  On showing receipts.  Plus: Build the wall?  Not if you need a filling.  And an obit goes awry.  —  “Write what you know” is one of those adages doled out frequently to struggling novelists, even though many great authors think it's terrible advice …

Gaza: Israeli Killings of Palestinians Seeking Food Are War Crimes  —  Abandon US-Backed ‘Death Trap’ Scheme, Press Israel to End Mass Starvation  — US-backed Israeli forces and private contractors have put in place a flawed, militarized aid distribution system that has turned aid distributions into regular bloodbaths.

Scoop: Top Biden aide was promised $8 million for 2024 win  —  Former President Biden's top political aide Mike Donilon told congressional investigators Thursday that he was paid $4 million for his work on Biden's 2024 re-election campaign and would have made an additional $4 million if Biden had won …

Trump administration firings mount as staffers' loyalty is called into question … In an interview with POLITICO, Loomer said she is now fielding tips from administration officials about colleagues they want exiled amid what she called “a serious vetting crisis,” predicting there are “hundreds” more she expects to purge.

Sarah McBride has a blunt diagnosis for her party's problems … “I do think that a voter asks two questions when they're considering who to vote for.  The first question is, does this candidate, does this party like me?  And by extension, do they respect me?”

Judge blocks Trump administration from ending protections for 60,000 from Central America and Nepal  —  A federal judge ruled on Thursday against the Trump administration's plans and extended Temporary Protected Status for 60,000 people from Central America and Asia, including people from Nepal, Honduras and Nicaragua.

Cooper leads first public poll since jumping in North Carolina Senate race … Cooper, who finished his second term in 2024, starts the open race to replace Tillis with stronger name recognition and favorability than Whatley, a first-time candidate.  Most voters view Cooper positively …

Unnoticed Whistle-Blower Document Alarms Justice Department Veterans  —  A complaint concerning a top Justice Department official, Emil Bove III, went unnoticed for more than two months, raising worries that an internal watchdog has gone dormant.  —  The Justice Department's internal watchdog lost …

Exclusive: US plans to fund deportations from Costa Rica, document shows  —  The U.S. State Department is planning to spend up to $7.85 million to help Costa Rica deport immigrants, according to a document seen by Reuters, under an arrangement similar to a Biden-era program that drew criticism from migrant advocates.

Epstein abuse survivor Virginia Giuffre wanted files released before her death, family says  —  Her family urged President Donald Trump this week not to pardon Ghislaine Maxwell.  —  Virginia Giuffre, the woman who survived years of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse and died by suicide this year …

Trump administration scolds allies over Palestinian statehood … Yet the Trump administration isn't wavering in its support for Israel.  —  “The president expressed his displeasure and his disagreement with the leaders of France, the United Kingdom and Canada,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters Thursday.

Blue-state Democrats want immigration agents to show their faces … “People wearing ski masks are grabbing people, throwing them into unmarked cars and sending them to Alligator Alcatraz or El Salvador or Libya,” said California state Sen. Scott Wiener, who authored a bill to ban certain kinds of face coverings for law enforcement.

How Epstein and Maxwell Used Trump's Fame to Groom 13-Year-Old Girl  —  USERS AND ABUSERS  —  “Jane” revealed how the pair used Trump's name and a meeting with him as part of their twisted plan.  —  The first victim to testify in Ghislaine Maxwell's 2021 sex trafficking trial told the jury …

Gavin Newsom floats November special election for his anti-Trump redistricting push … It would be an enormously expensive and politically perilous campaign.  Newsom would be counting on Democrats' anti-Trump message overcoming voters' reluctance to return power to politicians for an explicitly partisan exercise.

Fox News since Monday: 85 minutes talking about Sydney Sweeney, 3 minutes talking about Epstein  —  RESEARCH CONTRIBUTIONS FROM TYLER MONROE & SAGE HODIL … Fox's focus on Sweeney over Epstein is a notable departure from the stories that other cable news networks have found to be newsworthy this week …

Navy chief confirmed after Alaska senator drops last-minute block … The last-minute drama had nothing to do with Caudle, whose confirmation seemed virtually assured.  Sullivan, a relentless booster for his home state, had objected to a speedy confirmation to put pressure on the Pentagon …