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First LookDonald Trump and the NFL: How his presence at the Super Bowl fuels controversyDonald Trump鈥檚 appearance at Super Bowl LIX will be a presidential first. His presence comes as the league removes 鈥淓nd Racism鈥� slogans, a move some see as aligning with his broader rollback of diversity initiatives.
Federal return-to-work deadlines are here. Who is coming back to the office?Part of President Trump鈥檚 remolding of the federal workforce is an in-person work requirement. Already most federal employees aren鈥檛 eligible for remote work.
Musk aims to slash deficits. Trump has put key solutions out of reach.The hard math of fiscal responsibility:聽Elon Musk鈥檚 disruption of entire federal agencies, even if it works,聽would leave the biggest drivers of聽federal deficits untouched.
But is it legal? Musk鈥檚 DOGE is stripping agencies before judges can rule.F鈥媟om accessing computers to halting spending and firing workers, Donald Trump and Elon Musk are testing the legal limits of executive branch power.- But is it legal? Musk鈥檚 DOGE is stripping agencies before judges can rule.F鈥媟om accessing computers to halting spending and firing workers, Donald Trump and Elon Musk are testing the legal limits of executive branch power.
- But is it legal? Musk鈥檚 DOGE is stripping agencies before judges can rule.F鈥媟om accessing computers to halting spending and firing workers, Donald Trump and Elon Musk are testing the legal limits of executive branch power.
New Orleans one month after terror attack: Bring on the Super BowlNew Orleans started the new year with a terror attack that shook the U.S. One month later, 125,000 people are flying in for Super Bowl LIX. The city says it鈥檚 ready.
Trump鈥檚 plan for Gaza ridiculed as unserious. So why did he float it?While President Trump has ridiculed past U.S. military deployments and nation-building efforts, he has consistently been drawn to Mideast diplomacy. But his proposal to 鈥渙wn鈥� and develop the Gaza Strip and displace its population has many questioning how serious he is.
Party like a grandpa? Sober as a student? Generations flip script on alcohol.People ages 18 to 34 who say they drink fell from 73% in the early 2000s to 59% in 2024, according to Gallup. That鈥檚 the lowest this century.
The ExplainerPanama Canal and Trump: How much influence does China really have?President Trump is wrong when he says China controls the Panama Canal. But the U.S. rival does have influence there, and the administration is moving to counter it.聽
Trump pledges FBI reform, but big purge of agents could backfirePossible widespread firings of FBI鈥� agents are raising concerns about 鈥媡he agency鈥檚 ability to keep the public safe and to be politically independent.
Tariffs on China but not Mexico, Canada? The stakes in a potential trade war.In postponing some threatened tariffs but not others, U.S. President Donald Trump is sowing uncertainty for businesses and consumers in his own country and abroad. His tactics could score some wins, but also carry big risks.
Trump is attacking DEI in government and beyond. What will be the impact?President Trump sees diversity, equity, and inclusion programs as discriminatory and counterproductive. But his tactics to end them are drawing criticism.
Elon Musk and his DOGE: Fixing government or dismantling the Constitution?Trump efficiency czar Elon Musk is taking drastic steps to tame bloated government. Critics say the Constitution is being shredded in the process.
鈥榃henever I call, Ben picks up鈥�: A friendship born from lonelinessIn San Francisco, an approach that gifts cellphones to homeless people 鈥撀爓ith someone on the other end 鈥撀爃elps to forge human connection.聽
With tariffs, Trump wields leverage and sows disruption like no other US presidentPresident Trump鈥檚 new tariffs against Canada, Mexico, and China are sending shock waves into global markets and dismaying allies. Economists warn they could boost U.S. inflation.
First LookRubio pushes Panama to reduce Chinese influence over canalU.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has told Panama鈥檚 president in a face-to-face meeting that the Central American ally must reduce alleged Chinese influence over the Panama Canal or the Trump administration will take 鈥渕easures necessary鈥� to do so.
Why 鈥榚qual opportunity for all鈥� and DEI are not the same thingPresident Donald Trump revoked the landmark Equal Employment Opportunity rule signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1965. The action shows an alarming tendency to conflate DEI with equal opportunity for all, our columnist writes.
Trump review of foreign aid reopens debate: How reliable is the US?The Trump administration鈥檚 temporary freeze in U.S. foreign aid raises anew the issue of how, in a competitive world, Washington helps itself by helping others.
Why Republicans blasted Tulsi Gabbard and RFK Jr. 鈥� and bear-hugged Kash PatelThree of President Trump鈥檚 controversial Cabinet nominees faced confirmation hearings Thursday. Tulsi Gabbard and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. look most at risk.
