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Larry Buendorf, Secret Service Agent Who Saved President Ford, Dies at 87
By grabbing a loaded handgun from Squeaky Fromme in 1975, Mr. Buendorf, as part of a Secret Service detail, thwarted a would-be assassin in California’s capital.The New York Times - Mar. 13 -
Postal Service Reaches Deal With Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency
The U.S. Postal Service has long struggled with its finances. President Trump and Mr. Musk have both suggested it should be privatized.The New York Times - Mar. 14 -
Carl Lundstrom, Who Financed the Pirate Bay, Dies in Plane Crash
Mr. Lundstrom was a supporter of far-right causes and, at one point, an unsuccessful candidate for office. He was convicted of aiding copyright infringement in 2009.The New York Times - Mar. 14 -
How Zelensky Can Help Ukraine
Different sides of the war in Ukraine reach for different, simple narratives about Mr. Zelensky. The truth has always been more complicated.The New York Times - Mar. 14 -
Tim Walz Talks to Anxious Iowa Democrats as Post-Election Travels Pick Up
Mr. Walz, the governor of Minnesota and last year’s Democratic nominee for vice president, has been meeting with members of his party in recent weeks.The New York Times - Mar. 15 -
Bessent says 'there are no guarantees' when it comes to recession
Treasury Department Secretary Scott Bessent said on Sunday that “there are no guarantees” when it comes to a recession. “Mr. Secretary, can you guarantee the American people here and now that there ...The Hill - Mar. 16 -
Nary a Critical Word: Bill Gates’s Close Bond With Narendra Modi
The relationship between the billionaire philanthropist and the Indian leader helps both men meet their missions. But it also papers over the erosion of rights under Mr. Modi.The New York Times - Mar. 17 -
Conan O’Brien to Host the Oscars Next Year, Too
Mr. O’Brien received high marks for his work as the emcee of the 97th Oscar telecast this month. It was his first time hosting the show.The New York Times - Mar. 17 -
Trump’s Plan to Discuss Ukraine’s Power Plants With Putin Prompts Questions
The call, scheduled for Tuesday, will be the first known conversation between the two leaders since Mr. Putin laid out numerous conditions for a cease-fire with Ukraine.The New York Times - Mar. 17 -
Trump Says He’ll Release JFK Assassination Files on Tuesday
Mr. Trump did not provide additional details on what the trove of files would include, but he has long promised to release them unredacted.The New York Times - Mar. 18 -
Dismayed by Trump, the Star Pianist András Schiff Boycotts the U.S.
Mr. Schiff, who has refused to play in Russia and his native Hungary because of strongman rule, said he was alarmed by President Trump’s “unbelievable bullying.”The New York Times - Mar. 19 -
New York Times Photographer Bill Cunningham’s William J. Hats Are For Sale
Mr. Cunningham was a milliner before he became a noted style photographer. Eight of his one-of-a-kind hats are now up for auction.The New York Times - Mar. 19 -
David Leonhardt Departs The Morning for Times Opinion
Five years after founding The Times’s flagship newsletter, Mr. Leonhardt recently began a new role on Opinion, overseeing the editing and writing of the paper’s editorials.The New York Times - Mar. 21 -
Trump revokes security clearances of Kamala Harris, Hillary Clinton
The move comes after Mr. Trump had already announced last month that he was revoking former President Joe Biden's security clearance.CBS News - 6d -
Sherrod Brown, Weighing a 2026 Senate Bid, Starts a Workers’ Group
Mr. Brown, the Ohio Democrat who lost his race for re-election last year, is forming the Dignity of Work Institute, which will highlight workers’ struggles.The New York Times - 5d -
Law in Mahmoud Khalil’s Case Was Once Struck Down — by Trump’s Sister
Judge Maryanne Trump Barry ruled that the law invoked against Mr. Khalil violated the Constitution by giving unfettered discretion to the secretary of state.The New York Times - 4d -
Trump Officials in Leaked Signal Chat Had Criticized Hillary Clinton’s Private Email Server
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who disclosed war plans in a Signal group with a journalist, condemned Mrs. Clinton’s actions in November 2016.The New York Times - 3d -
Who Is Jeffrey Goldberg, the Editor Mistakenly Added to the Signal Chat?
Mr. Goldberg, who was included on a private text thread discussing war plans, was a longtime national security reporter who became editor of The Atlantic in 2016.The New York Times - 3d -
WATCH: Cat sets new Guinness World Record for longest tail
Meet Mr. Pugsley Addams, the Minnesota cat who holds the Guinness World Record for a living domestic feline with the longest tail at 18.5 inches long.ABC News - 1d -
Trump Targets WilmerHale, Citing Law Firm’s Connection to Robert Mueller
Mr. Mueller, who worked at WilmerHale before retiring in 2021, had investigated the Trump campaign’s ties to Russian officials during the president’s first term.The New York Times - 1d -
Trump Targets WilmerHale, Citing Law Firm’s Connection to Robert Mueller
Mr. Mueller, who worked at WilmerHale before retiring in 2021, had investigated the Trump campaign’s ties to Russian officials during the president’s first term.The New York Times - 1d -
Jonathan Powell: the veteran negotiator being lauded over US-Ukraine detente
Insiders say UK national security adviser avoids limelight, but it found the ‘calm operator’ this week. In the topsy-turvy world in which Keir Starmer and his aides operate, the US putting the ...The Guardian - Mar. 14 -
Lando Norris’s car good enough to win every race, predicts George Russell
McLaren superiority ‘bigger than Red Bull has ever had’ Norris wants to stay calm after opening race win George Russell has claimed that Lando Norris has the car to win every race this season ...The Guardian - Mar. 20 -
How Elon Musk Uses Internet Slang to Marshal His Army of Online Fans
Mr. Musk uses online slang to marshal his 200 million social media followers in support of his efforts to gut the federal government. But he might be reaching his limits.The New York Times - Mar. 6 -
Trump creates 2026 FIFA World Cup task force
"I think it's going to make it more exciting," Mr. Trump said of playing the World Cup amid sharp rhetoric between leaders of the host nations amid the on-again, off-again tariffs.CBS News - Mar. 7 -
Lawyer Appointed in Adams Case Says Charges Should Be Dropped
Paul D. Clement also said a judge should not allow the Trump administration to use the court’s authority to compel Mr. Adams’s support in the White House’s mass deportation efforts.The New York Times - Mar. 8 -
Sidemen match raises £4m for charities including Children in Need
A sold-out Wembley stadium was the venue for The Sidemen vs YouTube Allstars football match, which saw a side featuring Logan Paul and Mr Beast win on penalties.BBC News - Mar. 8 -
U.S. stocks plunge after Trump's comments on potential recession sparks sell-off
Fears of a recession sparked a major sell-off in stocks, following comments from President Trump. In an interview with Fox News, Mr. Trump would not rule out the possibility of a recession. Kelly ...CBS News - Mar. 10 -
Latest news on Trump's trade war with Canada, shock in stock markets
President Trump's trade war with Canada is growing after Ontario's premier announced on a tax on electricity bound for the U.S. This comes as the stock markets are reacting negatively to Mr. ...CBS News - Mar. 11 -
RFK Jr. Rattles Food Companies With Vow to Rid Food of Artificial Dyes
Mr. Kennedy told executives of major food companies that he wants synthetic colors removed from their products. “Decision time is imminent,” a trade group warned its members.The New York Times - Mar. 11 -
Republican Refers to Sarah McBride, Transgender Congress Member, as a Man
Representative Keith Self of Texas insisted on calling Representative Sarah McBride, the first openly transgender member of Congress, “Mr. McBride,” and adjourned the session when challenged about it.The New York Times - Mar. 12 -
Raskin asks for DOJ probe into acting US Attorney Ed Martin
Rep. Jamie Raskin (Md.), the top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee, is asking the Justice Department’s (DOJ) inspector general to launch an investigation into Ed Martin, the interim U.S. ...The Hill - Mar. 13 -
Judge Orders Musk and His Team to Turn Over Records and Answer Questions
Mr. Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency has largely been shrouded in secrecy, but court cases are one way opponents of President Trump’s overhaul efforts have sought clarity.The New York Times - Mar. 13 -
Schumer Says He’ll Vote for GOP Spending Bill to Avert Government Shutdown
Many Democrats had agitated for the party to hang together and block the measure in defiance of President Trump, but the leader said doing so would prompt a shutdown that would only empower Mr. Trump.The New York Times - Mar. 14 -
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 -
An Elon Musk Friend, Antonio Gracias, Joins His Effort on Social Security
The involvement of Antonio Gracias, an investor who has known Elon Musk for two decades, suggests that Mr. Musk has made overhauling the Social Security Administration a priority.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 -
Democrats demand investigation into Musk over possible criminal corruption
Leading figures urge Pam Bondi to examine ‘Mr Musk’s activities at the FAA’ amid conflict-of-interest concerns. Never miss global breaking news. Download our free app to keep up with key stories ...The Guardian - Mar. 17 -
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