Trump officials tell GOP lawmakers they need $175B to secure borders

Friday Briefing: Trump Digs in on Gaza Takeover

Plus, the complex patterns in whale songs.

The New York Times - 6d

Trump Media Is Moving Into the Financial Services Industry

The parent company of Truth Social said it had applied for trademarks for investment products that would allow supporters to invest in the “patriotic economy.”

The New York Times - Feb. 6

Trump’s Tariff Plan Is Looking Potentially Disastrous for Inflation

Here’s why Trump’s opening tariff salvo will likely hurt U.S. consumers.

Inc. - Feb. 6

House lawmakers push to ban AI app DeepSeek from US government devices

Lawmakers in the House are proposing to ban the Chinese artificial intelligence app DeepSeek from U.S. government devices

ABC News - Feb. 6

The Untold Winners of the Trump Memecoin Frenzy

When US president Donald Trump launched his own cryptocurrency, he sparked a trading frenzy. A constellation of little-known crypto platforms quietly profited.

Wired - Feb. 6

Trump Digs In on Gaza Takeover and Palestinian Resettlement

Aides had sought to walk back the president’s proposal, which drew condemnations. Israel’s defense minister said its military would draft plans for Gazans who wished to leave.

The New York Times - Feb. 6

D.C. Lawmakers Take Aim at DeepSeek

Lawmakers are said to be working on a bill to block the Chinese chatbot app from government devices, underscoring concerns about the artificial intelligence race.

The New York Times - Feb. 6

Every song and dance in 'Emilia Pérez' tells a story — and that was a thrill to its DP

Cinematographer Paul Guilhaume used a variety of techniques to pull off the song-and-dance numbers in 'Emilia Pérez,' working closely with director Jacques Audiard.

Los Angeles Times - Feb. 6

For Europe’s Right, Trump Stirs Caution Alongside Celebration

The American president’s threat of tariffs is not in the interest of Europe’s nationalist parties, who are just as eager to put their own countries first.

The New York Times - Feb. 6

Google Unwinds Diversity Goals, Citing Trump’s DEI Orders

The Silicon Valley giant also said it was reviewing other diversity programs and initiatives and would update them if they seemed risky or ineffective.

The New York Times - Feb. 5

What to know about security measures at the Super Bowl in New Orleans

The City of New Orleans says it has spent more than 18 months preparing to host its 11th Super Bowl on Feb. 9

ABC News - Feb. 5

Trump’s Foreign Aid Freeze Leaves Millions Without HIV Treatment

President Trump’s pause on aid, and the gutting of the primary aid agency, could jeopardize the health of more than 20 million people worldwide, including 500,000 children, experts say.

The New York Times - Feb. 5

Pro-Trump Media Sees Nothing but the President ‘Winning’

Among an array of pro-Trump personalities and media outlets, the president can do no wrong.

The New York Times - Feb. 5

WATCH: Screaming match erupts among house lawmakers over motion to subpoena Elon Musk

Democrats on the House Oversight Committee attempted to subpoena Elon Musk to testify but the procedural motion quickly turned into screaming and name-calling.

ABC News - Feb. 5

Physician Group Sues Trump Health Agencies Over Scrubbed Sites, Data

This is a MedPage Today story. Physicians have launched a legal challenge against the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and federal health agencies for removing webpages from health-related ...

ABC News - Feb. 5