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Musk to Keep Spending on Politics
“A loss in a high-stakes Wisconsin judicial contest has left some Republicans questioning the heavy involvement of billionaire Elon Musk, whom Democrats view as the perfect villain to galvanize their…
Trump Put Tariffs on Uninhabited Islands
“President Trump’s sweeping tariffs announced Wednesday extend to countries and territories across the world — including the uninhabited Heard and McDonald Islands in the sub-Antarctic Indian Ocean,” Axios reports. “The…
Senate Votes to Rescind Some Trump Tariffs
“The Senate on Wednesday approved a measure that would block some of the tariffs President Trump has imposed on Canada, with a handful of Republicans joining Democrats to pass a…
Mark Zuckerberg Bought a $23 Million Mansion in D.C.
Politico: “For a month, neighbors in Washington’s upscale Woodland Normanstone neighborhood have speculated about the unidentified buyer who paid $23 million in cash for a 15,000-square-foot mansion.” “The sale was…
Trump Goes Crazy on Trade
Paul Krugman: “I guess it’s just possible that when we get details about the Trump tariffs they will be lower than what he just announced, but based on what he…
Trump Unveils Sweeping Retaliatory Tariffs
Calling his announcement a “declaration of economic independence,” President Trump imposed sweeping retaliatory tariffs at a Rose Garden ceremony, the New York Times reports. “He said he would establish a…
Americans Don’t Approve of Elon Musk
A new Marquette University Law School poll finds Elon Musk with an upside down 38% to 60% approval rating. Politico: “Musk’s latest approval rating spells trouble for the Trump special…
Zuckerberg Lobbies Trump to Avoid Meta Antitrust Trial
“Mark Zuckerberg is lobbying President Trump and White House officials to agree to a settlement that would prevent Meta Platforms from facing an antitrust trial later this month,” the Wall…
Mike Waltz Had at Least 20 Signal Chats
“National security adviser Mike Waltz’s team regularly set up chats on Signal to coordinate official work on issues including Ukraine, China, Gaza, Middle East policy, Africa and Europe, according to…
Trump Could Get $115 Million Windfall in New York
“A high-stakes contest to decide who gets to build a casino in New York City could potentially result in a $115 million jackpot for President Donald Trump,” the AP reports….
Trump Considers Iran’s Offer of Indirect Nuclear Talks
Axios: “The White House is still engaged in an internal debate between those who think a deal is achievable and those who see talks as a waste of time and…
Trump Tariffs to Impose Oil-Shock Type Economic Hit
“Former Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers said the Trump administration’s looming tariff hikes are set to impose an oil crisis-like shock to the economy that shrinks its productive capacity — boosting…
Hunter Biden Gives Up Law License
“Hunter Biden has agreed to give up his license to practice law in Washington, D.C., as a result of his criminal record,” Politico reports. Save to Favorites
Chinese Company Would Retain TikTok Algorithm
“President Donald Trump on Wednesday is reviewing a strategy to avert a TikTok ban scheduled to take effect Saturday, in a critical political test that will force the president to…
DeSantis Slams Congressman-Elect
“Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis escalated his attacks against Randy Fine on Wednesday, blaming the representative-elect’s ‘unique problems’ for a special election victory he said should have been won by a…
House Remains Paralyzed
“Speaker Mike Johnson and his Republican leadership team think that the House is completely paralyzed for the time being,” Punchbowl News reports. “Top aides and allies to all three men…
Senate GOP Nearly Ready to Move Trump’s Agenda
Punchbowl News: “Thune confirmed the plan to release text today and told us he plans to file the budget resolution text on the floor once it’s out, a sign a vote…
McConnell to Buck His Party on Tariffs
Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) privately indicated to Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) he would back the Virginia Democrat’s resolution to undo President Trump’s Canada tariffs, Politico reports. McConnell’s support means Kaine’s…
Amazon Said to Make a Bid to Buy TikTok in the U.S.
“Amazon has put in a last-minute bid to acquire all of TikTok, the popular video app, as it approaches an April deadline to be separated from its Chinese owner or…
A Senate Blockbuster Looms in Texas
“Ken Paxton, the attorney general of Texas, is getting ready to challenge Senator John Cornyn in what could be the nastiest and most expensive Republican Party showdown of the 2026…
