Democrats face an inflection point on trans issues after Newsom comments on sports

Gavin Newsom’s provocative new position on trans athletes on Thursday reopened a rift in the Democratic Party that could serve as one of the earliest flash points in the party’s…

Texas Democrat Sylvester Turner dies

Rep. Sylvester Turner has died, according to fellow House Democrats. The first-term Texas Democrat had been elected in 2024 to succeed the late Democratic Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, who died…

Beijing’s deflation dilemma: Falling prices signal bigger troubles ahead for China’s economy

Such challenges are the backdrop to the annual session of China’s parliament. Source link

Republican governors tried to slash state budgets. They have advice for Elon Musk.

Before Elon Musk and his chainsaw, there was Mitch Daniels “the Blade.” The former Indiana governor and Office of Management and Budget director under President George W. Bush, Daniels established…

Are Trump and Republicans already baiting a backlash?

“Move fast and break things.” It’s an old motto from Silicon Valley. But these days, speed and disruption are also the coin of the realm in Washington. President Donald Trump…

‘Furious and looking for action’: DOGE is turning into a Democratic candidate recruitment tool

Democrats say sweeping government cuts led by Elon Musk have started to awaken a latent opposition to President Donald Trump — and they’re hoping it will motivate a slew of…

Musk renews his ‘5 things’ demand with Trump’s apparent support

An emboldened Elon Musk is once again directing federal employees to justify their existence in writing — or face dismissal. Musk made his renewed demand in a social media post…

Musk threatens federal employees still working from home with administrative leave

Elon Musk warned Monday that government employees who have not yet returned to working from their offices full time will be placed on administrative leave, a fresh escalation of his…

Mark Cuban says he’s not running for president in 2028

Mark Cuban, the billionaire business mogul and “Shark Tank” star, quashed speculation he will be making a White House run in 2028 — even as he has become a prominent…

Trump talks of a third term amid growing concerns about a constitutional crisis

The Constitution expressly forbids presidents from running for a third term. But that hasn’t stopped Donald Trump from raising it repeatedly — and this time from an official White House…