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Mr. Musk went to Washington 鈥� and found it鈥檚 a hard place to changeElon Musk brought a chainsaw, audacity, and close ties with Donald Trump to his DOGE actions. But the effort failed to slash federal deficits.
First LookFrom biggest supporter to biggest critic: Musk and Trump break upLosing Elon Musk鈥檚 backing could threaten Donald Trump鈥檚 growing influence among tech donors, social media audiences, and younger male voters. For Mr. Musk, the break could intensify scrutiny of his business practices and government contracts.
End of a bromance: Why the Musk-Trump partnership blew upThe falling-out between two alpha males made for astonishing social-media theater, but didn鈥檛 come as a surprise. From tariffs to the national debt, differences between the erstwhile allies were hardly hidden.
As power shifts toward the executive branch, presidents matter more than everThe U.S. president can seem like a 鈥渃hairman of the board,鈥� atop a massive bureaucracy that often runs itself. But the Trump and Biden administrations, in different ways, have shown how much the person with the highest executive power matters.
What鈥檚 behind Trump鈥檚 assault on Harvard and crown-jewel US universities?Decadeslong suspicion of elite universities has evolved under President Donald Trump into a full-scale war聽鈥� punctuated this week by curbs on the flow of international students to Harvard.
First LookTrump travel ban blocks citizens from 12 countries. What does that mean?A sweeping travel ban issued by the Trump administration will prohibit individuals from Sudan to Myanmar from entering the United States.聽International aid groups and refugee resettlement organizations roundly condemned the new ban.
Ukraine drone strike exposed Russian vulnerability, and sent a signal to TrumpUkraine鈥檚 asymmetric drone attack caught the world鈥檚 attention and dealt a significant blow to Russia鈥檚 defense.聽Peace prospects may hinge on how Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump respond.
Laid off by DOGE, federal workers are finding roles in state and local governmentGroups like the newly formed Civic Match are pairing laid-off federal workers with local government roles, although demand may outpace the number of jobs available.
Eagle Pass, Texas, once boiled with border crossings. Now it鈥檚 quiet.During the 2024 presidential campaign, Eagle Pass, Texas, became an epicenter in the immigration debate. Now, the Trump administration鈥檚 crackdown on border crossings has brought a new reality to the area.
First LookElon Musk leaves the Trump administration. He vows to spend less money on politics.Elon Musk exits the White House, leaving investors hopeful that he will renew focus on his companies, Tesla and SpaceX. Mr. Musk gave nearly $300 million in contributions to the U.S. presidential election campaign.
First LookTrump claims NPR is too liberal. NPR fights federal cuts with a lawsuit.National Public Radio and three of its local stations are suing President Donald Trump. The 246-station network, which provides the backbone for emergency alert systems across the country, says the funding cuts are unconstitutional.
New phase of Trump deportation push: ICE arrests at immigration courtPresident Donald Trump pledged to deport millions of unauthorized immigrants. A new arrest tactic to advance that goal is ringing due process alarms.
The ExplainerAs FAA faces strains, are control towers ready for summer travel season?From lean staffs to aging technology, U.S. air traffic control systems are under stress. Here鈥檚 what to know about planned fixes from the Trump administration as summer travel season dawns.
Trump officials say the president might suspend habeas corpus. Can he do that?The U.S. Constitution allows habeas corpus to be suspended in situations such as an invasion. The administration says illegal immigration meets that description.聽
First LookHouse Republicans pass Trump鈥檚 big bill of tax breaks and program cutsRepublicans say the 1,000-page-plus bill is what voters sent them to accomplish. Critics say it adds to deficits while harming poor Americans.
Team of economic rivals? The eclectic adviser mix steering Trump鈥檚 trade policy.Trump economic advisers range from mainstream allies to fiercely devoted friends to MAGA stalwarts. All share a strong loyalty to the president 鈥� even when it means defending controversial policies.
Trump strong-arms House Republicans. They鈥檙e not ready to cave (yet).President Trump鈥檚 second-term legacy rests on whether he can persuade enough Republican lawmakers to support his priorities. He has more to do to close the deal.
Trump suddenly needs Congress 鈥� and his 鈥榖ig, beautiful bill鈥� is on the rocksRepublicans in Congress have an incredibly slim majority to pass a funding bill for a Trump-led agenda that includes cutting taxes, boosting immigration enforcement, and shrinking other programs.
Trump鈥檚 Qatari plane controversy puts a spotlight on BoeingBoeing just won a huge contract from Qatar. But the company is troubled on several fronts 鈥� the latest being delays on new Air Force One jets for the U.S. president.
With their staffs cut to as low as 1 person, agencies push back on DOGEAfter a frenzied start, cost-cutting and efficiency efforts by the Department of Government Efficiency have run up against public opinion and the courts.聽
