What Syria’s New Temporary Constitution Says

The declaration, signed by interim president Ahmed al-Shara, guarantees individual freedoms but gives Mr. al-Shara abundant power and keeps Islamic law as its legal foundation.

The New York Times - Mar. 14

Michael Waltz, Trump’s National Security Adviser, Is Taking Fire From Both Sides

Mr. Waltz has worked hard to burnish his credentials among the president’s supporters, in the process dismaying his former associates while not convincing his new ones.

The New York Times - Mar. 16

Trump shows optimism before Putin call; Administration defies court order, deports Venezuelans

President Trump will speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin Tuesday about the war in Ukraine. Mr. Trump told reporters Sunday that he thinks he has a very good chance to end the war. CBS News' ...

CBS News - Mar. 17

What to watch for in Trump-Putin talks over Ukraine ceasefire deal

President Trump is expected to speak with Russian leader Vladimir Putin on Tuesday about a possible ceasefire deal with Ukraine. As negotiators work to end the war, Mr. Trump said they are already ...

CBS News - Mar. 17

Kennedy Center actor discusses Trump's takeover

President Trump attended a board meeting at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., on Monday. The meeting came just over a month after Mr. Trump announced the termination of several board members ...

CBS News - Mar. 17

Noble boys basketball player Jamier Rose named Gatorade Player of the Year

Mar. 21—Noble senior Jamier Rose was named the Gatorade Maine Boys Basketball Player of the Year for the 2024-25 season on Friday. Rose, who early this month was named Mr. Maine Basketball and won ...

Yahoo Sports - 6d

How a Major Democratic Law Firm Ended Up Bowing to Trump

Paul Weiss was targeted by an executive order from President Trump. Its chairman, who had worked against Mr. Trump during his first term, then went to the Oval Office and cut a deal.

The New York Times - 6d

Former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown Opens His Closet for Charity

Mr. Brown, the former mayor of San Francisco, has stood out not just for his politics but also his style. Now, he has opened his closet to raise money for charity.

The New York Times - 4d

South Korean Court Reinstates Impeached Prime Minister

The legislature impeached Han Duck-soo in December, soon after impeaching President Yoon Suk Yeol for declaring martial law. Mr. Yoon’s fate is still unclear.

The New York Times - 4d

Trump Signs Executive Order Requiring Proof of Citizenship to Vote in Elections

Administration officials cited cracking down on immigrants illegally on voter rolls as one of the executive order’s main goals, amplifying Mr. Trump’s grievances about electoral integrity.

The New York Times - 2d

Turkey’s Opposition Calls for Boycott and Mass Protests After Arrest of Istanbul Mayor

To pressure President Recep Tayyip Erdogan over the jailing of his top rival, the opposition wants Turks to boycott companies that back Mr. Erdogan and plans to organize a protest this weekend.

The New York Times - 1d

Trump Floats Chinese Tariff Cuts in Exchange for TikTok Deal

The social media app could shut down on April 5 unless it is sold to a new non-Chinese owner. Mr. Trump issued an order delaying the enforcement of a federal ban, and told reporters he could extend ...

The New York Times - 13h

Marco Rubio Warns Venezuela Against Attacking Guyana Over ExxonMobil Deal

Secretary of State Marco Rubio was visiting Guyana amid ExxonMobil’s oil production there. Venezuela has asserted claims to a large region of the country. Mr. Rubio later flew to Suriname.

The New York Times - 9h

Flying Solo at a Pride Festival Was the Plan. Falling in Love Wasn’t.

Daniel Nester and Geno Yoscovits met nine years ago at a Pride event at a bar in Toledo, Ohio. Mr. Nester arrived alone, but left with a phone number and the spark of a possible new relationship.

The New York Times - 3h

Flying Solo at a Pride Festival Was the Plan. Falling in Love Wasn’t.

Daniel Nester and Geno Yoscovits met nine years ago at a Pride event at a bar in Toledo, Ohio. Mr. Nester arrived alone, but left with a phone number and the spark of a possible new relationship.

The New York Times - 3h

Marco Rubio Warns Venezuela Against Attacking Guyana Over ExxonMobil Deal

Secretary of State Marco Rubio was visiting Guyana amid ExxonMobil’s oil production there. Venezuela has asserted claims to a large region of the country. Mr. Rubio later flew to Suriname.

The New York Times - 2h

US Institute of Peace says Doge workers have broken into its building

Staffers of Musk’s Doge enter despite non-profit saying it is an independent agency and not part of executive branch. Employees of Elon Musk ’s so-called “department of government efficiency” ...

The Guardian - Mar. 17

Tesla attacks stoke fears of political violence

Weeks of violent protests at Elon Musk’s Tesla showrooms and charging stations are fueling concerns political tensions could be reaching a boiling point amid anger and frustration over Musk's ...

The Hill - 6d

Elon Musk’s DOGE Calls in U.S. Marshals When a Small Agency Refuses to Share Data

The U.S. African Development Foundation refused to let DOGE members into its offices. DOGE returned with law enforcement.

Inc. - Mar. 7

Tesla shares have declined every week since Elon Musk went to Washington

Tesla's stock has dropped for seven straight weeks, a stretch that dates back to the beginning of Donald Trump's second term in the White House.

CNBC - Mar. 8

The making of Elon Musk: how did his childhood in apartheid South Africa shape him?

The billionaire and now Trump adviser grew up amid the collapse of white rule, attending an all-white school and then a more liberal one. With an imposing double-winged redbrick main building, and ...

The Guardian - Mar. 10

Musk claims cyber attack on social network X came from ‘Ukraine area’

Outage is latest trouble for world’s richest man’s business interests since he joined the Trump administration

Financial Times - Mar. 10

Elon Musk calls Sen. Mark Kelly a 'traitor' over his social media posts in support of Ukraine

Kelly, a former Navy combat pilot, responded to the tech billionaire’s remark by saying “he’s not a serious guy” and should “go back to building rockets.”

NBC News - Mar. 10

After a Musk post, Canada professor convicted in absentia plunges back in public eye

Hassan Diab, who maintains innocence in 1980 Paris attack, fears extradition fight as rightwing media seizes on his case. Until recently, Hassan Diab’s life in Ottawa had begun to settle back into ...

The Guardian - Mar. 11

The rise of pronatalism: why Musk, Vance and the right want women to have more babies

The movement unites ‘family values’ conservatives and tech bro rightwingers. Will this incoherent coalition hold?. In his first address to the United States after becoming vice-president, JD ...

The Guardian - Mar. 11

Trump calls Tesla boycott ‘illegal’ and says he’s buying one to support Musk

Standing in the driveway of the White House with Tesla vehicles, Trump said he would label violence against the company’s showrooms as domestic terrorism. Donald Trump said he is buying a “brand ...

The Guardian - Mar. 11