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The White House's Barstool problem

Dave Portnoy, a Trump supporter and the founder of Barstool Sports, went viral for his blistering critique of the administration’s group chat debacle.
Barstool founder and CEO Dave Portnoy
Barstool founder and CEO Dave Portnoy

Justice Sonia Sotomayor defends 'fearlessly independent' judiciary amid Trump attacks

Remarks by the liberal justice came as President Donald Trump and his allies have harshly criticized judges for blocking his agenda.
Supreme Court Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor gestures while speaking with actress Eva Longoria Baston to discuss Sotomayor's life story and promote her new book during an event at George Washington University, Friday, March 1, 2019 in Washington.
Supreme Court Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor gestures while speaking with actress Eva Longoria Baston to discuss Sotomayor's life story and promote her new book during an event at George Washington University, Friday, March 1, 2019 in Washington.

Mass layoffs expected to begin at health agencies as RFK Jr.'s agenda takes shape

The Health and Human Services Department plans include virtually eliminating some offices focused on HIV prevention as well as minority health.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Consumers call for a lifeline as Trump's tariff 'Liberation Day' nears

The president’s expanding trade war is ricocheting through corporate boardrooms and driving up pessimism at kitchen tables.
A shoppers hands money to a vendor at a fruit market.
A shoppers hands money to a vendor at a fruit market.
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Wisconsin AG seeks to block Musk's million-dollar giveaways ahead of state Supreme Court race

Musk’s heavy political involvement in the battle for control of the Wisconsin Supreme Court has made him a central figure in the race.
Elon Musk speaks at a campaign event for former President Donald Trump in Folsom, Pa., Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024.Image:
Elon Musk speaks at a campaign event for former President Donald Trump in Folsom, Pa., Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024.Image:

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Taxpayer-funded staffers for Ron DeSantis solicit lobbyist cash as his wife considers a 2026 run

The calls, according to five sources who either received them or have direct knowledge of them, come as Casey DeSantis considers a run for Florida governor. The governor’s office and staff deny making the calls.
Casey DeSantis.
Casey DeSantis.

Trump turns to Supreme Court as judges push back on the administration's view of presidential power

The Trump administration is seeking swift intervention by the high court in three key cases.
Donald Trump.
Donald Trump.

Legal groups helping immigrant children who survived sex trafficking, abuse sue to regain federal funding

The children are being stripped of legal aid to help them stay in the U.S. just as their risk of deportation has increased under the Trump administration, according to groups.
Silhouetted unidentified minor migrants
Silhouetted unidentified minor migrants

Trump admin investigates Maine for claims of withholding gender transitions from parents

The Department of Education launched the investigation on Friday, the day after it began a similar investigation into the California Department of Education.
The State House in Augusta, Maine
The State House in Augusta, Maine

Live updates: Trump asks Supreme Court to allow deportations under Alien Enemies Act

Vice President JD Vance and other administration officials visited Greenland as Trump emphasizes his interest in the U.S. taking control of the Danish territory.
Donald Trump.
Donald Trump.

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