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What’s at Stake in Wisconsin
Elon Musk sees the state’s Supreme Court race as a way of preserving Republicans’ power in Washington.The New York Times - 4d -
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Trump clashes with Zelenskyy in White House meeting; WIRED: Musk's DOGE is 'worse than you think'CBS News - 3h -
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President Trump to roll out new tariffs on April 2; Elon Musk hands out $1 million checks to Wisconsin voters.CBS News - 9h -
Mookie Betts to visit White House with Dodgers after skipping it in President Trump's first term
Betts also visited Joe Biden at the White House after the Dodgers' title in 2020.Yahoo Sports - 3h -
White House to remove magnolia tree dating to Andrew Jackson
The White House will remove from its property a magnolia tree planted nearly 200 years ago with seeds said to have been brought from former President Jackson’s home in Tennessee. President Trump ...The Hill - 5d -
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 - 4d -
Kid Rock on White House visit with Bill Maher to meet Trump: 'It could not have been better'
Kid Rock is describing a meeting between President Trump and Bill Maher at the White House as a mind-blowing success, saying his aim in coordinating the get-together between the political ...The Hill - 3d -
White House firing of a career prosecutor pulls DOJ under ever-closer control
WASHINGTON — The White House's firing of a career federal prosecutor last week was one in a series of Trump administration moves that have undermined the post-Watergate separation between the White ...NBC News - 3d -
Crucial Week for Trump: New Tariffs and Elections Will Test His Momentum
Down-ballot races in Florida and Wisconsin are seen as a referendum on the White House, while the president’s to-be-announced reciprocal tariff plan is increasingly worrying investors and consumers.The New York Times - 4d -
Donald Trump signs off UK’s handover of Chagos Islands to Mauritius
No 10 says deal to cede UK’s last African colony now being finalised after months of doubt. Donald Trump has signed off the UK’s handover of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, Downing Street has ...The Guardian - 3d -
Trump approval slips to lowest point in second term: Survey
President Trump’s approval rating slipped to its lowest point during his second White House term amid his handling of the economy and the recent Houthi Signal chat leak, according to a survey ...The Hill - 1d -
Elon Musk could be the Democrats’ best hope | Moira Donegan
His failure in Wisconsin could provide a model for the defeatist Democrats. Instead of fearing him, they should make him a symbol. It’s important to relish the little pleasures in life, like the ...The Guardian - 13h -
Trump backs remote voting for new parents amid House GOP impasse
The initiative backed by Rep. Anna Paulina Luna and publicly opposed by Speaker Mike Johnson has split House Republicans and brought floor proceedings to a halt this week.NBC News - 1d -
Musk slams ‘fake judges’ who 'should be ashamed of themselves'
Tech billionaire Elon Musk slammed “fake judges” challenging him in legal battles during an interview on Fox News’s “The Five” Tuesday, where he also highlighted the importance of the Wisconsin ...The Hill - 3d -
Democrats score critical win in Wisconsin’s Supreme Court race
Democrats scored a critical win on Tuesday with Susan Crawford's victory in Wisconsin's Supreme Court race despite a massive campaign effort for the Republican candidate from Elon Musk. It comes as ...NBC News - 2d -
Leavitt: Trump tariffs won’t lead to 'pain' for American-owned businesses or US workers
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said President Trump’s tariffs won’t lead to “pain” for U.S. workers or American-owned businesses amid concern after “Liberation Day.” Leavitt joined ...The Hill - 1d -
Democrats have a new boogeyman in Elon Musk: Takeaways from Tuesday's elections
Republicans also got key reinforcements for their slim House majority at an important moment. And Democrats made gains compared to 2024 in each key race.NBC News - 2d -
Dodgers' Mookie Betts will make White House visit after skipping previous celebration under Trump
Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts said he will attend next week's World Series championship celebration at the White House after he declined to attend a previous ceremony during President ...Yahoo Sports - 3h -
Trump, Musk protest organizer praises Booker, knocks Schumer
Ezra Levin, an activist who has organized demonstrations protesting President Trump and his close ally billionaire Elon Musk, praised Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) for breaking the record for the ...The Hill - 9h -
Correspondents' Association pushes back on rumors of White House briefing room shake-up
The White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) is pushing back on reports of a potential shake-up coming to the West Wing briefing room and vowing to fight the Trump administration's efforts to ...The Hill - 4d -
Watch live: White House holds press briefing one day before tariffs deadline
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will speak to reporters Tuesday afternoon, a day before President Trump's tariffs on Canada, Mexico, China and certain product imports are set to take ...The Hill - 3d -
Putin open to contacts after Trump criticism: Kremlin
Russian President Vladimir Putin says he's open to staying in touch with the White House after critical comments from the U.S. president toward Russia's leader, which have been rare amid his ...The Hill - 4d -
Bernie Sanders warns the U.S. is now a "pseudo-democracy"
Preview: In an interview to air on "CBS Sunday Morning" April 6, the Vermont Senator decries the influence of billionaires such as Elon Musk on the political process.CBS News - 6h -
Treasury secretary to meet with House Republicans as Trump eyes new tariffs
It's the latest meeting House GOP conference chair Lisa McClain has set up with members of Trump's Cabinet in an effort to keep lawmakers in the loop on White House plans.NBC News - 3d -
Waltz may struggle to walk away from Signal group chat controversy
The White House has declared the controversy around a Signal chat for a military strike that inadvertently included a journalist to be “closed,” but the episode has left some in President Trump’s ...The Hill - 2d -
White House holds press briefing
Watch live coverage as White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt holds a press briefing.NBC News - 3d -
Everybody hates Elon. But why?
Do you hate Elon Musk? If you do, you're certainly not alone.The Hill - 4d -
Musk-backed candidate loses Wisconsin race as liberals surge
Republicans retain US House seats in special elections in Florida but Democratic vote risesFinancial Times - 2d -
Musk says he is giving out two $1 million checks to 'get attention' from 'legacy media'
Tech billionaire Elon Musk handed out oversized $1 million checks to two attendees of his town hall in Wisconsin on Sunday evening, saying the stunt is cheaper and more effective than paying for ...The Hill - 4d -
Musk hands out $1M checks after efforts to block the giveaways in court are rejected
The Wisconsin Supreme Court rejected state Attorney General Josh Kaul's lawsuit to stop Elon Musk and America PAC from giving $1 million each to two town hall attendees.ABC News - 4d -
N.Y. Lawmakers Fight Trump With a Proposal Targeting Elon Musk
A bill would authorize an audit of a state deal allowing Tesla to lease a factory site near Buffalo for $1 a year, and would create a way for the state to claw back subsidies.The New York Times - 2d -
RFK Jr says 20% of Doge’s health agency job cuts were mistakes
Health secretary says roles will need to be reinstated amid Trump administration’s push to slash federal workforce. US politics live – latest updates Around a fifth of the 10,000 jobs cut from ...The Guardian - 11h -
Susan Crawford Wins Wisconsin Supreme Court Election, Despite Elon Musk’s Millions
Susan Crawford defeated Brad Schimel for a State Supreme Court seat in a race that shattered spending records and maintained a liberal majority on the court.The New York Times - 2d -
Trump says ‘there are methods’ for seeking third term in White House
In interview Trump said he wasn’t joking when he alluded to a purported loophole for a third term as president. Donald Trump has said there are “methods” – if not “plans” – to circumvent the ...The Guardian - 4d -
Jeffrey Lurie: White House visit is "totally an optional thing" for players
The Eagles will be visiting the White House later this month.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
They Want More Babies. Now They Have Friends in the Trump White House.
Advocates of higher birthrates have support in the Trump administration. But it’s unclear whether their priorities will win out.The New York Times - 5d -
Trump to hold a White House meeting on TikTok as deadline nears
President Donald Trump will meet with Vice President JD Vance and other advisers Wednesday to discuss a deal for TikTok as a deadline nears.NBC News - 3d -
As Trump Tariffs Loom, White House Eyes Costly Farmer Bailouts
The Trump administration has discussed providing financial aid for farmers who may be subject to retaliation by America’s trading partners.The New York Times - 2d -
White House fires National Security Agency chief
Far-right activist Laura Loomer, who met with Trump on Wednesday, said Gen Timothy Haugh was fired because he was "disloyal".BBC News - 10h -
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 - 4d