How Trump, Musk and Bezos could preserve humanity from an asteroid strike

How environmental groups are responding to Trump's executive orders

Environmental nonprofits are gearing up to challenge the number of actions President Donald Trump has issued since he took office.

ABC News - 3h

Bracketology: The SEC could send how many teams?!

Arkansas is starting to make a case to be the SEC's 14th NCAA tournament bid this year, despite some rocky moments so far in the league.

ESPN - 3h

Trump at the Super Bowl: how the NFL’s culture war ended in surrender

Trump’s attendance at the Super Bowl on Sunday in New Orleans stands to offer more evidence that the sporting climate has shifted from resistance to acceptance. As a 2016 presidential candidate and ...

The Guardian - 3h

Elon Musk Brings His Playbook From Twitter to the Government

Ryan Mac and Kate Conger, two New York Times technology reporters who together wrote a book about what happened when Elon Musk bought Twitter, explain some of his tactics.

The New York Times - 4h

How Trump, Musk and Bezos could preserve humanity from an asteroid strike

At the moment, humanity has all of its eggs in the planet Earth basket.

The Hill - 5h

Musk’s Lost Boys and Trump’s Mean Girls

Lost boys find ways to ransack the capital.

The New York Times - 6h

Trump and Musk Bring Vast Aid Machinery to a Halt in Africa

The collapse of U.S.A.I.D. at the hands of President Trump and Elon Musk is already leaving gaping holes in vital health care and other services that millions of Africans rely on for their survival.

The New York Times - 6h

How will 'whirlwind' ambassador to US try to charm Trump?

As Peter Mandelson takes up the role of ambassador to the US, No 10 is determined the UK builds a strong relationship with Donald Trump.

BBC News - 10h

Why the Odds of an Asteroid Striking Earth in 2032 Keep Going Up (and Down)

NASA and European scientists explain how they calculate the probability of the space rock 2024 YR4 impacting our planet, and why it’s not yet time to worry.

The New York Times - 12h

How Trump’s Tariff Threats Tore the U.S.-Canada Bond

Patriotic sentiment is bursting in Canada after President Trump’s threat to apply hefty tariffs and even annex the country. The damage to the two nations’ relationship could be lasting.

The New York Times - 12h

Trump and Musk Attack Journalists by Name in Social Media Posts

Since his inauguration, the president has been quick to demonize what he calls “the fake news media.” On Friday, both men demanded that individuals be fired.

The New York Times - 21h

How Japan sparked Trump's 40-year love affair with tariffs

As a young real estate developer in New York, Trump said a rising Japan was ripping off the US.

BBC News - 21h

How Trump is testing checks and balances through Elon Musk's DOGE

NBC News' Laura Jarrett looks at whether there are legal paths to block recent moves by President Trump and Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency.

NBC News - 22h

New Jersey, Virginia gubernatorial elections could give insight to voters’ stance on Trump agenda

Cook Political Report Senate and Governors Editor Jessica Taylor joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the state of governor’s races in 2025 and 2026.

NBC News - 1d

Pres. Trump gives Elon Musk and DOGE permission to look at Pentagon

President Donald Trump continues his efforts to reduce the size of the federal government, including the Pentagon, with the help of Elon Musk and his DOGE commission. NBC News Correspondents Kelly ...

NBC News - 1d

Trump says Musk will review "just about" every federal agency

In a press conference with the Japanese prime minister, President Trump indicated Elon Musk has wide latitude to review nearly every federal agency.

CBS News - 1d

How Saquon Barkley went from expendable in New York to invaluable in Philadelphia

Saquon Barkley’s transformation from expendable in New York to invaluable during Philadelphia’s run to Sunday’s Super Bowl did not happen over the course of just one offseason.

NBC News - 1d

Elon Musk’s journey from climate champion to backing EV-bashing Trump

Musk believes Tesla’s rivals are more vulnerable to Trump’s moves against electric vehicles. Donald Trump ’s attempts to slash incentives for electric cars would cause sales of the vehicles to ...

The Guardian - 1d

How Elon Musk boosted false USAID conspiracy theories to shut down global aid

Elon Musk drove fringe viewpoints on USAID into the mainstream on X, as the Trump administration halted the humanitarian relief agency’s work.

NBC News - 1d

USAID Workforce Slashed From 10,000 to Under 300 as Elon Musk’s DOGE Decimates Agency

The US government’s primary foreign aid organization is losing the vast majority of its staff, forcing the agency’s lifesaving work to screech to a halt.

Wired - 2d

Humpback Whales Sing the Way Humans Speak

The animals’ complex songs share structural patterns with human language that may make them easier for whales to learn, a new study suggests.

The New York Times - 2d

Musk Wields Scythe on Federal Work Force, With Trump’s Full Blessing

The president defended Elon Musk’s role in seeking to slash budgets and cut payrolls as the young aides burrowing into federal agencies came under scrutiny.

The New York Times - 6h

Elon Musk and how the left makes monsters of us all

Liberals are finding out that when you try to silence all dissent, you create thousands of outcasts.

The Hill - 6h

Judge blocks Musk, DOGE from accessing Treasury payment systems

A federal judge in an overnight ruling Saturday blocked Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from accessing the Treasury Department’s payment systems used to dole out ...

The Hill - 7h

How Trump’s tariffs could impact the price of gold

Tariffs aren’t necessarily bullish for the yellow metal.

MarketWatch - 9h

How USAID freeze could be the most catastrophic for women and girls

Women and girls are more susceptible to HIV and malaria in many developing countries.

NBC News - 11h

How Sam Altman Sidestepped Elon Musk to Win Over Donald Trump

After helping President Trump get elected, Elon Musk was poised to dominate the country’s A.I. policies. Then Mr. Altman sneaked into the White House.

The New York Times - 12h

Judge temporarily blocks Musk’s ‘Doge’ team from accessing treasury records

Injunction granted in response to lawsuit alleging the Trump administration allowed Musk’s team access to sensitive data in violation of federal law. A federal judge early on Saturday blocked Elon ...

The Guardian - 14h

Will a Time Magazine Cover Drive a Wedge Between Trump and Musk?

The cover of the venerable newsweekly, long an object of fixation for the president, put Elon Musk behind the Resolute Desk.

The New York Times - 19h

Trump knocks Time Magazine after it puts Musk on cover

President Trump on Friday criticized Time Magazine after the publication put Elon Musk on its cover, saying he "didn't even know" it was still in business. Plus, tensions are growing between House ...

CBS News - 22h

Stock market suffers weekly loss after Trump tariff jitters strike again

The U.S. stock market slumped Friday, with the S&P 500 giving up its weekly gain after investors fretted over reciprocal tariffs planned by President Donald Trump.

MarketWatch - 22h

How Vance is carving out his role as VP: From the Politics Desk

JD Vance is carving out his role as vice president, focusing on TikTok, Capitol Hill and foreign policy issues at the outset of Trump's second term.

NBC News - 1d

As Trump and Musk Upend Washington, Congressional Phones Can’t Keep Up

In the three weeks since President Trump took office and gave Elon Musk free rein inside the federal government, millions of calls have poured in to members of Congress, jamming the system.

The New York Times - 1d

Trump, and home buyers, could get their wish for lower mortgage rates — if markets cooperate

The president’s focus on the 10-year Treasury yield is part of Trump’s efforts to bring down mortgage rates, a promise during his campaign.

MarketWatch - 1d

This Is How Democrats Can Counter Elon Musk

Recklessness will not get us to a revitalized government, but neither will excessive caution and addiction to procedure.

The New York Times - 1d

Here’s how Democrats should fight back against Trump | Margaret Sullivan

Democrats in a new generation are punching back hard. And, in so doing, showing their colleagues how to overcome their reputation for dithering. It’s easy to be disgusted with the Democratic party ...

The Guardian - 1d

Japan’s Prime Minister Will Seek to Preserve Status Quo at Summit With Trump

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is hoping for reassurances Friday that the alliance is still strong. But in this White House, even a meet-and-greet can be a gamble.

The New York Times - 1d