White House Seeks $1.5 Trillion for Defense in New Budget Request  —  The huge proposed increase would be partly offset by steep cuts to domestic programs, some of which the Trump administration describes as wasteful.  —  With the United States at war with Iran and embroiled in conflicts around the world …

Trump is considering more changes to his Cabinet in the coming weeks  —  Within a month, the president has fired his homeland security secretary and attorney general.  A person familiar with his thinking said he's “mulling” more changes.  — ADD NBC NEWS TO GOOGLE

Iran Is Quickly Repairing Missile Bunkers, U.S. Intelligence Says  —  Reports cast doubt on how close the United States is to destroying Iran's missile capability, a key goal in the war.  —  Iranian operatives have been digging out underground missile bunkers and silos struck by American and Israeli bombs …

Trump wants $152 million to rebuild and reopen Alcatraz as a secure prison  —  President Donald Trump is seeking $152 million to cover the first year of costs to reopen the infamous Alcatraz prison as a secure facility.  —  The funds, requested as part of the White House's budget blueprint …

Pam and Kristi, Kicked to the Curb  —  My friend has a perfect pitch for a reality show for Paramount+: “Pam and Kristi's Spring Break Barf-fest.” … Pam Bondi and Kristi Noem may be crying in their margaritas somewhere, wondering where it all went wrong.

Pam Bondi failed to prosecute Trump's foes.  Todd Blanche probably will, too.  —  Several former federal prosecutors said in discussions with NBC News that incoming acting Attorney General Todd Blanche will not likely be able to satiate Trump.  —  It wasn't for lack of effort. Subscribe to read this story ad-free

Two U.S. warplanes shot down; search ongoing in Iran for 1 missing crew member  —  An F-15 fighter jet and an A-10 attack plane were lost to hostile fire.  Two Black Hawk helicopters also were hit, injuring the crews, before safely returning to their base, officials said.

Trump's war crime campaign, explained by an expert  —  “People have long memories when it comes to atrocity crimes.”  —  ∙ Paid  —  PN is entirely supported by paid subscribers.  Click the button to sign up ⬇️  —  During his dystopian primetime address to the nation on Wednesday …

Urgent National Action to Save College Sports  —  By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered:  —  Section 1.  Purpose and Policy.  America's system of college sports has long provided scholarships …

Liberating the Department of Homeland Security From the Democrat-Caused Shutdown  —  MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF HOMELAND SECURITY  —  THE DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET  —  Nearly 7 weeks have elapsed since Democrats shut down the Department of Homeland Security …

Three Hundred Habeas Cases in Which the Government Has Defied Court Orders  —  A database of non-compliance with court orders around the country.  —  katherinepomps  —  katherinepomps.bsky.social  —  benjaminwittes.lawfaremedia.org  —  Meet The Authors

Mediators: Latest Efforts to Reach Cease-Fire Hit Dead End  —  The current round of efforts by regional countries led by Pakistan to reach a cease-fire between the U.S. and Iran has reached a dead end, mediators said Friday.  —  Iran has officially told the mediators it isn't willing …

Edward ‘Big Balls’ Coristine Is Helping Out on Viral Fraud Videos Now  —  The DOGE engineer appeared on influencer Nick Shirley's podcast this week to talk corruption and government work—and how they collaborated on Shirley's recent ‘investigation.’  —  Nick Shirley—the right-wing creator …

Talking With Lina Khan  —  From Amazon to antitrust to Mamdani  —  On March 9 I interviewed Lina Khan — innovative antitrust thinker, former head of the Federal Trade Commission, and co-chair of the Mamdani transition in New York — at the CUNY Graduate Center.  Transcript follows.  —  Transcript

Iranian Strike on U.S. Embassy Caused More Damage Than Disclosed  —  Two drones hit the Saudi compound, sparking a fire that raged for hours  —  RIYADH, Saudi Arabia—An Iranian drone attack last month on the U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia did more extensive damage than previously disclosed …

Some Marines graduate without their parents' presence amid ICE fears  —  News that ICE would be stationed outside Marine Corps graduation events upended family plans, elicited national reaction and drew out protesters, including Marine veterans.  —  PARRIS ISLAND, South Carolina …

DOJ Admits ‘Unprecedented’ National Security Staffing Challenges  —  The Justice Department acknowledged facing “unprecedented” national security workforce constraints due to high turnover compounded by rising overseas threats and new responsibilities, according to a document accompanying its budget proposal.

No One at Waffle House Remembers FEMA Official Who Says He Teleported In  —  Gregg Phillips, who is in charge of responding to fires and floods, says the hand of God suddenly and mysteriously moved him to a 24-hour breakfast spot in Rome, Ga.  —  Shastoni Burge has worked for a decade …

Big Banks Seeking a Piece of SpaceX's I.P.O. Must Subscribe to Elon Musk's Grok  —  Mr. Musk is requiring Wall Street firms to purchase subscriptions to his A.I. chatbot if they want to advise on one of the largest initial public offerings in history.  —  It's not uncommon for large companies …

Arrest of Wisconsin Mosque Leader Was Tied to Trump Antisemitism Campaign  —  Immigration lawyers and former federal officials say the case of Salah Sarsour echoes those against other pro-Palestinian activists.  —  Months before the immigration arrest this week of a Wisconsin mosque leader …

New Attorney General, Same Albatross: Trump's Quest for Retribution  —  The name atop the Justice Department's organizational chart matters less than the presence of a president whose demands for revenge have become so extreme that even his most obsequious appointees have fallen short.

FBI records detail potential witnesses of SC Epstein victim.  They aren't public.  —  [+] Add Post and Courier News on Google  —  FBI agents prepared handwritten interview notes that contain names of possible corroborating witnesses and other information detailing a woman's accusations …

The FAA's “Temporary” Flight Restriction for Drones is a Blatant Attempt to Criminalize Filming ICE  —  Legal intern Raj Gambhir was the principal author of this post.  —  The Trump administration has restricted the First Amendment right to record law enforcement by issuing …