Elon Musk Suggests He Will Spend ‘a Lot Less’ on Political Donations
The world’s richest person, who spent more money than anyone else last year as he helped elect President Trump, has indicated lately that he wants to turn back toward his business empire.
Trump Backs Off His Demand That Russia Declare a Cease-Fire in Ukraine
President Trump once vowed to broker peace between Russia and Ukraine in 24 hours. Now he says the two sides should work it out themselves.
Republican Tax Plan Could Hurt at Least 58 Colleges
A plan for a hefty new tax on university endowments was crafted to target “woke” schools, lawmakers said. But a small Kansas college and a Texas medical school might also be hit.
Democrats Throw Money at a Problem: Countering G.O.P. Clout Online
At private gatherings, strategists and donors are swapping ideas to help the party capture the digital mojo that helped President Trump win. Yes, there’s a price tag.
Trump Squeezes His Party on Domestic Policy Bill as G.O.P. Hunts for Votes
The president visited the weekly meeting of House Republicans to make the case for the legislation and pressure members of his party to fall into line. Later, negotiations with key holdouts appeared to be bearing fruit.
Billy Long, Trump’s Pick to Lead IRS, Promoted Nonexistent Tax Credit
Billy Long’s effort to promote the credit, along with his pushing of a fraud-ridden pandemic-era tax break, will be under close scrutiny during his Senate confirmation hearing.
F.B.I. Closes Unit That Policed Compliance With Surveillance Rules
The office audited the bureau’s use of a disputed warrantless wiretap law that is set to expire next spring unless Congress reauthorizes it.
G7 Officials Gather Amid Headwinds From Trump’s Trade War
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will meet his international counterparts at a G7 finance ministers meeting in Canada.
Scott Adams, Creator of ‘Dilbert,’ Says He Has the Same Cancer as Biden
Scott Adams shared the news on his podcast and expressed sympathy for the former president. “My life expectancy is maybe this summer,” he said.
Keisha Lance Bottoms, Former Atlanta Mayor, Enters Georgia Governor’s Race
She became the highest-profile Democrat to announce her candidacy in an election that will be a crucial test of her party’s ambitions in Georgia.
New Orleans Seeks Escaped Inmates, and Answers About Their Brazen Escape
The manhunt for six men, including some accused of violent crimes, has alarmed the city and brought new attention to New Orleans’s troubled jail.
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