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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 LookKilmar Abrego Garcia is returning to the US to face criminal chargesKilmar Abrego Garcia, whose mistaken deportation became a political flashpoint, is leaving El Salvador to face criminal charges by the Trump administration related to transporting people in the country illegally.
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.
The ExplainerTrump鈥檚 鈥楪olden Dome鈥� defense plan: Would it work? Is it worth it?New U.S. defenses against potential missile strikes are seen by some experts as 鈥渁bsolutely necessary.鈥� They also come with big costs and geopolitical risks.
Trump revives a travel ban. Could it be legal this time?President Donald Trump鈥檚 new travel ban draws on lessons from his first term. He cites national security justification for the restrictions, while critics point to legal and moral problems.
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.
A MAGA judiciary? Trump rift with Federalist Society signals a search for loyal judges.The Federalist Society helped President Donald Trump shift the judicial branch much younger and more conservative. Now, the president is expressing his discontent with some of those judges.聽
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.- 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.
- 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.
鈥楢 sense of belonging.鈥� How this Boston bookstore changes lives.More Than Words is a bookstore, but one that does more than sell $3.8 million worth of merchandise a year. It serves young people who are dealing with homelessness or legal challenges and gives them a聽place where they belong.
First LookAs the US halts student visas, global universities roll out the welcome matDuring a critical period in the international student application process, the Trump administration has targeted foreign students and paused all new student visa interviews. Universities across Europe and Asia are taking action to attract new students.
Santa Clara鈥檚 new way to stop homelessness: Keep people in their homesAs the housing crisis spreads, Santa Clara County is pioneering a private-public model. It keeps families in their own homes instead of waiting for them to become homeless to help.
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.
Cover StoryAs China鈥檚 influence grows in the Americas, Trump hints at a Monroe Doctrine 2.0As China expands its influence in Latin America, the Trump administration looks to a Monroe Doctrine 2.0 to claim the hemisphere as America鈥檚 domain.
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.
