Critics of Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization fund’ have no way to contest it yet

There’s no clear plaintiff to challenge the taxpayer money set to flow to backers of the president.
Rioters at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021Leah Millis/Reuters

Ryanair chief downplays Europe’s jet fuel supply concerns

Michael O’Leary said he had “almost zero concerns” about a jet fuel shortage this summer.
Ryanair Chief Executive Michael O’LearyEvelyn Hockstein/Reuters

Trump privately fumes over imperiled ballroom security money

The president aired his displeasure with the Senate rules referee in a call with the majority leader, according to multiple sources.
President Donald Trump and Senate Majority Leader John ThuneKevin Lamarque/Reuters

Two prominent Republican Africa staffers leave Capitol Hill

Their exits leave an incoming Africa official with one less bridge to Capitol Hill at a fraught moment for US-Africa relations.
A Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on Capitol Hill Jonathan Ernst/Reuters
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Trump privately fumes over imperiled ballroom security money

The president aired his displeasure with the Senate rules referee in a call with the majority leader, according to multiple sources.
President Donald Trump and Senate Majority Leader John ThuneKevin Lamarque/Reuters

Critics of Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization fund’ have no way to contest it yet

There’s no clear plaintiff to challenge the taxpayer money set to flow to backers of the president.
Rioters at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021Leah Millis/Reuters

Trapped under ICE: Democrats still tripping over immigration debate

Fights over ICE break out in Democratic primaries.
Dr. Ala StanfordHannah Beier/Reuters

Trump purges his enemies — while his party gets new problems

Successful retribution in red-state primaries masks the midterm troubles ahead.

Americans are buying now, paying later, poll finds

Thirty-seven percent of lower-income Americans report using installment plans either frequently or occasionally.

Fetterman won’t budge on Iran war powers vote

The Pennsylvania Democrat is unbowed by the intraparty criticism of his votes against ceasing the war.

A corruption election

Take if from Rahm. And brace for a very dark 2028.

Republicans try to resurrect ballroom security funding

Republicans’ first stab at ballroom funding violated the strict budgetary rules governing party-line reconciliation bills.

Trump targets his Republican foes

A Republican senator who voted to convict President Donald Trump in his 2021 impeachment trial lost his primary Saturday, reflecting Trump’s tightening grip on the party despite his waning popularity with voters.

Oil shock in US is testing voters

The historic oil disruption, fueled by the ongoing stalemate in the Strait of Hormuz, is deepening economic divides in the US and casting a shadow over President Donald Trump’s political fortunes.

‘The new era is here’: Fears rise over AI hacking

The Trump administration is being pressed to quickly deliver a plan to address AI-enabled attacks.
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