President Trump’s Tariff Formula Makes No Economic Sense. It’s Also Based on an Error.
…our view is that the formula the administration relied on has no foundation in either economic theory or trade law.
Report: Waltz used Gmail for official work
National Security Adviser Michael Waltz and other senior officials used their personal Gmail account for government business, the Washington Post reports.
Bill to fast track approval of Trump and Musk agency cuts advanced by House committee
Presidents have previously had the authority to propose government reorganization plans that Congress must approve or reject.
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Mike Johnson Escalates Attack on Courts That Defy Trump
On Tuesday, House Speaker Mike Johnson escalated Republican attacks on judges and the court system, telling reporters Congress could attempt to “eliminate” federal courts it disagrees with.
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Human rights groups rebuke Kristi Noem’s visit to El Salvador prison: ‘political theater’
Homeland security chief went to infamous prison holding deported Venezuelans as White House targets immigrants
Senate panel finds Russia interfered in the 2016 U.S. election
The nearly 1,000-page report, the fifth and final one from the Republican-led Senate intelligence committee on the Russia investigation, details how Russia launched an aggressive effort to interfere in the election on Trump’s behalf. It says the Trump campaign chairman had regular contact with a Russian intelligence officer and says other Trump associates were eager to exploit the Kremlin’s aid, particularly by maximizing the impact of the disclosure of Democratic emails hacked by Russian intelligence officers.
New Analysis Quantifies Low- and Moderate-Income Families’ Losses Under House Budget Resolution
Tesla stock falls after Trump official urges Americans to ‘invest in Elon Musk’
Commerce secretary Howard Lutnick’s efforts to promote the tech CEO on Fox News backfired amid national protests
Trump Crimes, Lies, and Russian Ties
Illegal Actions
2020 Failed Trump Campaign Lawsuits
Trump Impeachment – Abuse of Power, Foreign Election Interference
Trump 2nd Impeachment – Insurrection
Lies
Russia Connections
French scientist denied US entry after phone messages critical of Trump found
France’s research minister said the scientist was traveling to Houston for a conference when his phone was searched
DOGE Loses In Court: Elon Musk’s USAID Shutdown Is Likely Unconstitutional, Judge Rules
Fired FTC Commissioner Says Trump Was ‘Afraid’ of What She’d Tell People
Trump administration guts board of US Institute of Peace. Group says DOGE arrives
USIP is a congressionally funded independent nonprofit that works to advance U.S. values in conflict resolution, ending wars and promoting good governance.
Trump reportedly charging millions for guests to dine with him at Mar-a-Lago
Trump official tasked with defending DOGE cuts posted fashion influencer videos from her office
Pentagon’s No. 2 Spokesperson Has Long History of Antisemitic, Bigoted Social Media Posts
Kingsley Wilson, the Pentagon’s new deputy press secretary, has a yearslong history of making social media posts that traffic in a variety of extremist rhetoric, ranging from antisemitic conspiracy theories to white nationalist talking points.
Trump’s Strategic Crypto Reserve to Hold Assets Once Backed by His Crypto Czar
… [David] Sacks is a Silicon Valley investor known for his early backing of PayPal, and through his venture firm Craft Ventures, he has invested in Bitwise Asset Management—one of the largest crypto index fund providers.
Notably, Bitwise’s top holdings include Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, XRP, and Cardano—the exact assets named by Trump for inclusion in the strategic reserve.
US stops sharing intelligence on Russia with Ukraine
US no longer providing information about targets in Russia, in latest blow after halting military aid
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth orders a halt to offensive cyber operations against Russia
Russia has intensified cyber operations against Ukraine and NATO countries, according to previous U.S. intelligence and private sector reports.