Trump Administration Sends Politically Charged Survey to Researchers
Scientists on overseas projects must say whether they work with communist governments and help combat “Christian persecution.”
Politics and Government
What the Recent Cabinet Blowup Means for Musk
A billionaire who likes to have control could face some limits.
Department of Education Secretary Linda McMahon Says We Don’t Need the Agency
Education Secretary Linda McMahon said that President Trump intended to sign an executive order aimed at closing her department. The agency cannot be closed without approval from Congress.
Elon Musk Proposes Privatizing Amtrak, Calling Rail Service ‘Sad’
Amtrak, after investing more than $4 billion in a year to improve its creaky infrastructure and aging fleet, said it expected to make a profit for the first time under President Trump.
Hit by ‘Gut Punches,’ Scientists Band Together to Protest Trump
Stand Up for Science aims to revive a movement that started in 2017, but with an all-new team and a more focused vision.
Who Paid for Trump’s Transition to Power? The Donors Are Still Unknown.
President Trump has not made good on a promise to disclose who contributed to his transition effort.
Elon Musk Meets With Senate Republicans Amid Tensions Over Federal Cuts
Elon Musk heads to Capitol Hill for a diplomatic mission.
Trump Administration Suggests Tariffs Against Canada and Mexico Could Be Reduced
Trump’s commerce secretary suggested a compromise might be reached to reduce the 25 percent tariff, following a day of turmoil in the stock markets.
Al Green Removed From House Chamber for Heckling Trump During Speech
Republicans had the Texas Democrat, who introduced the first articles of impeachment against Trump in 2017, ejected after he shouted at the president and refused to sit down.
Justices can find these speeches to Congress to be a trial.
Four sitting members of the court attended on Tuesday: Chief Justice Roberts and Justices Kagan, Kavanaugh and Barrett.