White House rips Dems, condemns attacks on Teslas

David Sacks sold $200M in crypto-related holdings before taking White House job, ethics memo says

David Sacks, the Trump administration’s AI and crypto czar, sold over $200 million worth of digital asset-related investments personally and through his firm, Craft Ventures, before starting the ...

NBC News - 6d

White House withdraws CDC director nominee

Dave Weldon had faced growing scrutiny over his anti-vaccine views.

Politico - Mar. 13

White House Withdraws Nominee for C.D.C. Director

Dr. Dave Weldon was to have appeared on Thursday in a confirmation hearing before the Senate health committee. He has close ties to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the new health secretary.

The New York Times - Mar. 13

Connolly calls for investigation into Lutnick encouraging Americans to buy Tesla stock

House Oversight and Accountability Committee ranking member Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) requested an investigation into Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick’s comments urging Americans to buy Tesla ...

The Hill - 10h

What Is Lorazepam? The Drug From ‘The White Lotus’ Carries Real Risks

Prescription drugs like lorazepam — used to treat anxiety, panic attacks and sleep disorders — play a role in popular TV shows like “The White Lotus” and “The Pitt.”

The New York Times - Mar. 12

Putin agrees to partial ceasefire in call with Trump

The White House and the Kremlin said Russian President Putin agreed to immediately suspend attacks on Ukrainian energy and infrastructure targets for 30 days in a nearly two-hour phone call with ...

NBC News - 2d

Trump ratchets up fight against judges, rivals

President Trump has put his foot firmly back on the gas of getting revenge against his political enemies and those who don’t comply with his wishes. The White House on Wednesday escalated its ...

The Hill - 1d

Trump wants House to ‘get on board’ with Washington budget fix

The president is confident Speaker Mike Johnson will put legislation on the floor to help the District of Columbia, according to a White House official.

Politico - 1d

Senators face ‘two difficult choices’ over crunch to avoid government shutdown, says Dem. senator

Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) says on Meet the Press NOW he’s a “hell no” on the House bill as Senate Democrats debate strategy with a government funding deadline hours away.

NBC News - Mar. 13

Trump Allies Seek Pardons From an Emboldened White House

The new administration has created a system for awarding clemency that underscores the president’s grievances about what he sees as the political weaponization of the justice system.

The New York Times - Mar. 8

Secret Service shoots man 'brandishing' firearm near White House

The man was taken to an area hospital, where his condition "is unknown,” the Secret Service said in a statement.

ABC News - Mar. 9

Secret Service Shoots Armed Man Near the White House

President Trump was in Florida at the time of the episode, during which a 27-year-old man held a gun and a confrontation ensued, the agency said.

The New York Times - Mar. 9

White House: Stock market plunge is not as 'meaningful' as business activity

The Trump administration contends that investments and growth from top businesses means more for the economy than the recent stock market rout.

CNBC - Mar. 11

New Yorkers Protest as White House Defends Arrest of Mahmoud Khalil at Columbia

Hundreds of demonstrators marched downtown while a spokeswoman for President Trump said the president had the authority to detain Mahmoud Khalil.

The New York Times - Mar. 12

White House withdraws CDC nominee hours before Senate hearing

Trump officials say Weldon - an ally of RFK Jr - did not have the Senate votes necessary to be confirmed.

BBC News - Mar. 13

Murkowski, Collins expressed concerns prior to White House pulling Weldon nomination

Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R) and Maine Sen. Susan Collins (R) expressed their concerns over Dave Weldon’s nomination to head the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) prior to senior ...

The Hill - Mar. 13

White House withdraws nomination of vaccine-sceptic pick to head health agency

U-turn on candidacy of Dave Weldon to lead Centers for Disease Control a rare setback for Donald Trump

Financial Times - Mar. 13

Ron Nessen, Ford’s White House Press Secretary, Dies at 90

He pledged a new era of openness in the wake of the Watergate scandal, but his relationship with the press corps proved rocky.

The New York Times - Mar. 13

Second federal judge orders White House to rehire fired probationary workers

The order from U.S. District Judge James Bredar came in a lawsuit filed by 19 states and the District of Columbia against multiple federal agencies alleging the mass firings are illegal.

CBS News - Mar. 13

White House’s defense for not recalling deportations ‘one heck of a stretch’, says judge

Administration claims it didn’t stop flights despite judge’s instructions because he did not write it in the formal order. The Trump administration claimed to a federal judge on Monday that it ...

The Guardian - 3d

Judge orders Trump White House to disclose deportation flight details

The Trump administration went to court Monday defending its decision to invoke the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 and deport hundreds of alleged gang members to El Salvador. On Saturday night, a judge ...

CBS News - 3d

Morning Report — White House escalates fight over deportations

In today’s issue: President Trump and his advisers are ratcheting up their fight over his immigration policy, seeking to muscle past court orders aimed at pumping the brakes. They expect the ...

The Hill - 3d

White House Expected to Pause $175 Million for Penn Over Transgender Policy

The decision is the latest clash between a university and the administration as it pushes schools to end diversity programming and adopt stricter discipline, among other things.

The New York Times - 1d

White House Seeks to Contain Damage From Personal Data in Kennedy Files

Social Security numbers, including for some people still living, were included in the 64,000 pages of documents that the Trump administration released this week.

The New York Times - 13h

Judge demands answers from White House on deportation flights to El Salvador

Jeb Boasberg instructs Trump administration to explain how refusal to return flights did not violate court order. A federal judge instructed the Trump administration on Thursday to explain why its ...

The Guardian - 10h

Chelsea condemn racist abuse towards Fofana

Chelsea have strongly condemned the racist abuse faced by defender Wesley Fofana in the aftermath of their loss to Arsenal on Sunday.

ESPN - 2d

Trump Gave Us a Piece of His Mind

The official and unofficial languages of the White House, decoded.

The New York Times - Mar. 10

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CBS News - 2d

Vance ramps up his clout in Trump world

Vice President Vance’s clout is on the rise, taking on the role of pot stirrer at the White House and on the world stage. His attack dog role was on full display during an Oval Office meeting with ...

The Hill - Mar. 8

Congress averts a shutdown — but Democratic divisions ensue: 5 takeaways

The Senate approved a House GOP-crafted spending bill hours before the shutdown deadline Friday evening, capping off the first funding fight of President Trump’s second term — a saga that ripped ...

The Hill - 6d

Brighton condemn Tottenham to fourth straight defeat

Brighton & Hove Albion were thoroughly deserving of their 1-0 win against Tottenham, a result that ended their seven game winless run and condemned the home side to a fourth defeat in a row.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Jewish scholars condemn cancelation of federal funding to Columbia

A group of 400 Jewish professors and students have written a letter condemning the cancelation of some $400 million in federal funding to Columbia University, a move the Trump administration says ...

The Hill - 20h

Tornadoes rip across South as storm system nears East Coast

An outbreak of tornadoes ripped homes apart across the South and Midwest, including a massive twister caught on camera barreling through Mississippi. The same storm system is headed east with the ...

NBC News - 4d

Entire families reportedly killed in fighting in north-west Syria, UN says

Human rights commissioner calls for investigation into ‘extremely disturbing’ attacks in Latakia province. The UN has condemned what it called “extremely disturbing” reports of entire families ...

The Guardian - Mar. 9

Whole Hog Politics: Musk’s clout is on the ballot in Wisconsin

On the menu: Dems plumb new poll low, Texas GOP braces for bitter Senate primary, 2026’s tiny House map, Do you even politics, bro?, Un-herd-of artist Voting got underway this week in the race for ...

The Hill - 1h

Top Democrats, unions condemn upcoming Trump order to dismantle Education Department

Democrats and teachers' unions are condemning the upcoming executive order President Trump is expected to sign Thursday dismantling the Department of Education. Trump has long called to end the ...

The Hill - 18h