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Dozens of free measles vaccine clinics close in Texas as federal funding is cut
As Texas measles outbreak continues, federal funding cuts have forced public health officials in Dallas to cancel dozens of vaccination clinics and lay off 21 workers.NBC News - 1d -
USDA freezes funding for Maine schools over transgender athletes
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) said Wednesday it had frozen federal funds for some Maine education programs over the state’s refusal to ban transgender students from girls’ and women’s ...The Hill - 9h -
Trump says he expects Musk to eventually return to running companies
President Trump on Monday said he expects Elon Musk will eventually return to running his companies after his work overhauling the federal government. A reporter noted that Musk, the CEO of Tesla ...The Hill - 2d -
Musk downplays Wisconsin results, saying he 'expected to lose'
Elon Musk downplayed the results in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race, saying in a post early Wednesday that he had “expected to lose.” Musk was responding to a user on the social platform X ...The Hill - 17h -
Source: Trump told Cabinet that Musk will leave government role in coming months
President Trump discussed Elon Musk transitioning back to the private sector at a Cabinet meeting last month, according to a senior White House official. President Trump has publicly said Musk will ...NBC News - 9h -
OpenAI funding round could be cut by $10B if for-profit conversion doesn't occur by year-end
OpenAI’s massive private funding round could be slashed by as much as $10 billion if the company doesn’t restructure into a for-profit entity by Dec.NBC News - 2d -
Watch: House Democrats speak out against Trump agenda, mass layoffs
House Democratic leaders gave remarks Tuesday morning in opposition to President Trump's moves to overhaul the federal government. Democrats have taken to holding town halls in GOP districts and ...The Hill - 1d -
Senate Democrat: Party ‘lost touch with working people’
Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) said he believes the Democratic Party has become out of touch with working Americans. Bennet joined NBC News’s Kristen Welker for “Meet the Press” on Sunday, where he ...The Hill - 2d -
Democrats' approval remains at low point: Poll
The Democratic Party’s approval rating remains at a low point, according to a new Harvard CAPS/Harris poll released to The Hill on Monday. Thirty-seven percent of voters said they approved of the ...The Hill - 2d -
Democrats sue over Trump election overhaul order
The Democratic National Committee (DNC), aligned groups and party leaders filed a lawsuit on Monday over President Trump's March executive order, which would overhaul elections. Trump's order would ...The Hill - 1d -
Inside Maye Musk’s Cozy Relationship With China
As Elon Musk continues to expand his political power in the US, his mother has repeatedly traveled to China to speak at events, model for Chinese brands, and promote Tesla.Wired - 6d -
Musk’s xAI Buys Social Media Platform X for $45 Billion
Elon Musk said on X that ‘xAI and X’s futures are intertwined.’ He bought Twitter for $44 billion in 2022.Inc. - 5d -
SEC continuing $150 million lawsuit against Elon Musk
The Securities and Exchange Commission is continuing its $150 million lawsuit against Elon Musk that was brought during the Biden administration.ABC News - 2d -
Democrats' new internet strategy tops trending charts but also draws mockery
Democratic lawmakers are courting online content creators, podcasters and celebrities in a bid to find new ways to boost their message to votersABC News - Mar. 21 -
Sen. Michael Bennet says the Democratic Party's brand is 'problematic'
Sen. Michael Bennet said that the Democratic Party's brand is "problematic" and that the party "is associated with the educated elites" and "not anymore with working people in this country."NBC News - 3d -
Democrats renew push to expand IVF access for military service members
Congressional Democrats are renewing their push to expand in vitro fertilization access for military service members and veterans.ABC News - 1d -
Wisconsin Republicans Hit Their Vote Target, but Democrats Blew Past Theirs
The liberal candidate in the state’s Supreme Court race benefited from outsize Democratic turnout as counties swung left across the state.The New York Times - 11h -
Musk still plans a major role in midterm elections despite loss in Wisconsin: Sources
Elon Musk looked to downplay Tuesday's major election defeat in Wisconsin -- leaving many to question Musk's influence and whether he could be a political liability.ABC News - 6h -
Hegseth calls Japan indispensable in the face of Chinese aggression
U_S_ Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has called Japan an “indispensable partner” in deterring growing Chinese assertiveness in the region and announced upgrading the U_S_ military command in Japan ...ABC News - 3d -
Turkish opposition leader calls for weekly rallies and deeper economic boycott
Özgür Özel expands call to boycott companies perceived as close to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Turkey’s anti-government protesters are weighing their options, amid calls by the main opposition ...The Guardian - 3d -
Federal funding cuts are raising questions about university endowments. Here's what some are worth and how they work
Columbia is one of the richest universities with a $14.8 billion endowment. Still, covering federal funding cuts isn't as simple as smashing a piggy bank.CNBC - 1d -
Norway urged to scrap ban on $1.8 trillion wealth fund investing in weapons makers
The debate over how Norway's wealth fund should respond to the security landscape comes at a time of higher defense spending and soaring industry profits.CNBC - 23h -
Musk Gives $1 Million Checks to Voters Amid Wisconsin Court Race
Elon Musk campaigned on Sunday in Green Bay for a state Supreme Court candidate he has spent lavishly to support — but who did not attend his event.The New York Times - 2d -
Musk's disclosure of planned fraud arrest troubles law enforcement officials: Sources
Elon Musk appeared to boast of advance knowledge of a planned arrest related to Social Security fraud, frustrating law enforcement officials, sources tell ABC News.ABC News - 1d -
Elon Musk Backlash Turns Into Global Sales Slump for Tesla
Mr. Musk’s involvement in right-wing politics contributed to a 13% drop in deliveries in the first quarter, including steep declines in E.V.-friendly places like Norway.The New York Times - 12h -
What Will Elon Musk Learn From the Wisconsin Supreme Court Election?
After a failed $20 million effort to tilt a State Supreme Court race, Elon Musk joins the ranks of billionaires frustrated by the laws of politics.The New York Times - 9h -
Putin begins biggest Russian military call-up in years
Russia calls up 160,000 men aged 18-30 as it moves to expand the size of its military.BBC News - 1d -
Oliver Stone calls on Congress to reopen JFK assassination investigation
Filmmaker Oliver Stone on Tuesday called for Congress to reopen the investigation into the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.ABC News - 1d -
Falcons owner took 5 pages of notes during call with Kirk Cousins
Falcons owner Arthur Blank says he took 5 pages of notes during phone call with Kirk CousinsYahoo Sports - 9h -
DOGE Demands Deep Cuts at Humanities Endowment
The National Endowment for the Humanities, which supports museums, scholarship and historical sites, could see grants curtailed and staffing slashed by up to 80 percent.The New York Times - 1d -
Senate Democrats demand release of Harvard Medical School researcher
A group of Senate Democrats on Monday sent a letter to the Department of Homeland Security demanding the release of a Harvard Medical School researcher who was detained by Immigration and Customs ...The Hill - 2d -
Cory Booker's record-breaking speech ignites a Democratic base 'desperate' for a fighter
Sen. Cory Booker ended a record held by the segregationist Strom Thurmond, garnering widespread acclaim from Democrats as a model for how to take on Trump.NBC News - 23h -
Wisconsin Supreme Court race won by Democrat-backed Susan Crawford
Democrat-backed Susan Crawford won the closely-watched Wisconsin Supreme Court race, the most expensive judicial election in U.S. history.CBS News - 18h -
Education secretary hijacks House Democrats' presser after closed-door meeting
Education Secretary Linda McMahon interrupted a press conference by House Democrats to give an impromptu statement after they met in a closed-door meeting.ABC News - 13h -
4 GOP senators vote with Democrats to undo Trump tariffs on Canada
A group of Republican senators voted along with Democrats on Wednesday for a resolution to undo President Trump's 25 percent tariffs on Canadian imports, dealing an embarrassing blow to Trump. The ...The Hill - 8h -
Canadiens: The Gallaghers Are Doing A Fund Raiser
We reported last month that Montreal Canadiens alternate captain Brendan Gallagher had lost his mother, Della Gallagher, to brain cancer. Yesterday, the right winger took to social media to ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Musk: Wisconsin Supreme Court race 'might decide the future of America and Western Civilization'
Tech billionaire Elon Musk on Sunday stressed the importance of the Wisconsin Supreme Court race, saying it could determine “the future of America and Western Civilization.” Musk reposted a report ...The Hill - 3d -
Elon Musk hands out $1m checks to voters amid Wisconsin supreme court election race
Musk denied he was buying votes but said the court election outcome would be critical to Trump’s agenda and ‘the future of civilization’. Elon Musk gave out $1m checks on Sunday to two Wisconsin ...The Guardian - 3d