5 Things Elon Musk Accomplished With Trump
DOGE once demanded that federal employees list five accomplishments each week. Here are Elon Musk’s from his time in Washington.
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Arson Attack on Shapiro Raises New Fears About Threats to U.S. Politicians
While political violence has not surged overall, a series of high-profile attempts on American leaders have shaken a public already worried about the country’s toxic political environment.
How the G.O.P. Fell in Love With Putin’s Russia
What explains the Trump administration’s radical reversal toward Moscow?
Gov. Kim Reynolds of Iowa Won’t Seek Re-election, Setting Up Open Race
The move by Ms. Reynolds, a Republican, will shake up the leadership of a state that has transformed from a political battleground into safely red territory.
Republicans Clash Over Medicaid in Hunt to Pay for Trump’s Agenda
Conservatives in the House say they won’t back any package without deep cuts that would all but certainly affect the health program. Some Senate Republicans say they won’t accept such cuts.
Chip Roy Says Promise of Deep Entitlement Cuts Won His Vote
The Texas Republican, a holdout on the plan until the end, said commitments from President Trump and G.O.P. senators to pursue deeper spending cuts persuaded him to vote yes.
House Passes G.O.P. Budget After Conservative Revolt Collapses
A pledge from the top Senate Republican that his chamber would embrace far deeper cuts than the measure would require persuaded a critical bloc of fiscal hawks to drop their opposition.
Trump’s Tariff Reversal Calms Some G.O.P. Nerves, but Questions Linger
Most Republicans welcomed the unexpected three-month pause on several of President Trump’s tariffs, but some want more clarity about the president’s end game and more power for Congress over trade.
House Republicans Move to Prevent Vote on Repealing Trump’s Tariffs
Under a measure the G.O.P. is working to pass on Wednesday, lawmakers would give up their ability to force a vote on undoing the president’s tariffs until October.
Proxy Voting Defeat Reflects a House Out of Step With Modern Culture
A majority of House members backed changing the rules to allow new parents to vote remotely. But in a Congress dominated by far-right Republicans, parental leave was a bridge too far.