House Democrats try, and fail, to subpoena Musk

Father-of-two dies days after being assaulted at house

The 31 year old's sister describes him as "everybody's friend" as police launch a murder investigation.

BBC News - 29m

Democrats call stop work order at CFPB 'illegal'

Democrats are calling on Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to cancel his stop work order for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) after employees with Elon Musk’s Department of Government ...

The Hill - 51m

How the football world is trying to tackle the problem of concussions

In an effort to reduce concussions among players, the NFL is teaming up with helmet manufacturers to create safer equipment.

CBS News - 59m

AstraZeneca, Whitehall, and a failed £450m deal for the next generation in vaccines. What went wrong?

When the pharma firm cancelled plans for a major expansion of its Merseyside plant last month, there was no shortage of questions – or blame – over responsibility. At a tense meeting with senior ...

The Guardian - 1h

What does Elon Musk believe?

The man given free rein by Trump to crusade against the federal government supported Democrats until 2022. But some of Musk’s longstanding positions lead a straight line to his far-right ...

The Guardian - 2h

Ministers desperately want more housing - but are their plans radical enough?

A blizzard of statistics show just how tough it is to buy a home if you can theoretically afford it, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

BBC News - 3h

Democratic governors step forward to set the party's agenda

As President Donald Trump’s second administration takes shape in Washington, Democratic governors across the country are laying out their own plans for the year, with some using high-profile ...

NBC News - 4h

As Ground Shifts, ‘Flailing’ Democrats Struggle to Find Footing in Diversity Fight

President Trump’s aggressive moves against transgender rights and diversity, equity and inclusion programs have left the Democratic Party casting about for a strategy for how to respond.

The New York Times - 5h

How Birmingham Is Trying to Reduce Gun Violence

Birmingham, Ala., which had a record year for homicides, is trying to curb shootings by blocking streets. But the effort has come to mean something else.

The New York Times - 5h

Democrats Take Aim at Elon Musk

It’s the first sign of unified opposition for a rudderless and leaderless Democratic Party.

The New York Times - 13h

Democrats demand probe into Musk's alleged 'conflicts' over billions in fed contracts

House Judiciary Democrats sent a terse letter Friday to Attorney General Pam Bondi, expressing concerns that Elon Musk’s role at DOGE creates "conflicts of interest."

ABC News - 14h

Democratic FEC chair says Trump fired her. She says it's not legal.

Weintraub, one of three Democratic members on the Federal Election Commission, posted a letter from Trump terminating her.

CBS News - 16h

Trump targets a Wall Street tax break also in Democrats' crosshairs

The Trump administration's list of tax priorities includes eliminating a loophole that benefits private equity firms, hedge funds and other big investors.

CBS News - 17h

Senate GOP releases budget plan, moving forward despite delay in House

After House GOP efforts stalled, the Senate is moving ahead with its own plan to enact the president's priorities.

CBS News - 18h

House Democrats denied entry to the Department of Education

Democratic members of Congress were denied entry to the Department of Education for a meeting with acting Secretary Denise Carter when a security officer would not allow them inside.

NBC News - 22h

House Dems physically denied entry to Education Department building

Politico - 23h

Mike Johnson says Democrats 'unresponsive' ahead of shutdown deadline

Politico - 1d

Elon Musk vs The US Government

Musk says "it's now or never" for his revolution

BBC News - 1d

Russ Vought confirmed as White House budget chief

Democrats fought the OMB nominee's confirmation, elevating a little-known agency head to the national spotlight amid larger anxieties about the fate of congressional spending authority.

Politico - 1d

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

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Committee punts on Kash Patel vote as Democrats keep up the pressure

Politico - 2d

John Irving's 'Queen Esther' returns readers to setting of 'The Cider House Rules'

In John Irving’s next book, the author is returning to St_ Cloud’s, Maine, and to the orphanage made famous in his acclaimed “The Cider House Rules.”

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Democratic polling finds Elon Musk is unpopular

Politico - 2d

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 - 2d

Two Dem lawmakers barge into House speaker's office in backlash against Musk

Politico - 2d

Progress made on House budget, key holdout says

Politico - 2d

Hispanic Democrats privately strategize how to counter Trump with immigration groups

Politico - 2d

New Democratic bill targets Elon Musk

Politico - 3d

Democratic governors step forward to set the party's agenda

As President Donald Trump’s second administration takes shape in Washington, Democratic governors across the country are laying out their own plans for the year, with some using high-profile ...

NBC News - 4h

Democratic AGs sue over DOGE access to Treasury payment systems

A coalition of 19 Democratic-led states sued the Trump administration Friday night over the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)’s access to Treasury Department payment systems that dole out ...

The Hill - 14h

Inside Elon Musk's government takeover

A tech-focused media outlet has become a premiere source for breaking news on Elon Musk, his inner circle and their efforts to reshape the federal government. Katie Drummond, global editorial ...

CBS News - 15h

Trump signs order to establish White House Faith Office

President Trump signed an executive order Friday to establish a White House Faith Office in an effort to empower faith-based entities. The office will be part of the Domestic Policy Council and ...

The Hill - 16h

Musk brings tech playbook to Washington

Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} View Online Technology Technology The Big Story How Musk is using his tech playbook for DOGE campaign Elon Musk and his allies are using ...

The Hill - 16h

White House calls mixed jobs numbers 'weak,' blames Biden

President Donald Trump's top economic aide, Kevin Hassett, said, "We're inheriting a very difficult jobs market because of Joe Biden's terrible policies."

CNBC - 20h

This Is How Democrats Can Counter Elon Musk

Recklessness will not get us to a revitalized government, but neither will excessive caution and addiction to procedure.

The New York Times - 20h

Here’s how Democrats should fight back against Trump | Margaret Sullivan

Democrats in a new generation are punching back hard. And, in so doing, showing their colleagues how to overcome their reputation for dithering. It’s easy to be disgusted with the Democratic party ...

The Guardian - 23h

Russ Vought confirmed as White House budget chief

Democrats fought the OMB nominee's confirmation, elevating a little-known agency head to the national spotlight amid larger anxieties about the fate of congressional spending authority.

Politico - 1d

Johnson urges Senate to wait for House to "do its work" on Trump agenda

House Republicans met for several hours with Trump Thursday, after GOP senators planned move forward with their own plan to enact Trump's priorities.

CBS News - 1d

The Far Right Has a New Hero: Elon Musk

Elon Musk’s takeover of the federal government has inspired adoration from far-right communities online that used to be reserved for Donald Trump.

Wired - 2d

House Democrats try, and fail, to subpoena Musk

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