Trump’s tariff tactics are an unpromising foreign policy anomaly: There’s no U.S. precedent for Trump’s tariff use. But it does evoke China’s economic bullying. - "Most countries bullied by Beijing have turned against China and found alternative markets. In a Pew Research Center poll last year, 85 percent of Australians and 71 percent of South Koreans expressed unfavorable views of China. That is a massive turnaround from about a decade ago, before China launched trade wars against those countries. In 2015, Pew found that 57 percent of Australians and 61 percent of South Koreans had a favorable view of China."
The right-wing bubble absorbs D.C.: During Trump’s first term, misinformation was not nearly as rampant as it is today.
Venezuelans backed Trump. Now some worry he’ll deport them.: Venezuelans in the Miami suburb of Doral have been some of Trump’s biggest proponents. Many feel betrayed after he revoked temporary protected status for thousands.
U.S. intelligence, law enforcement candidates face Trump loyalty test: Candidates for top intelligence and law enforcement jobs were asked to give “yes” or “no” responses to questions such as: Was Jan. 6 “an inside job?” - "The questions included: Who were the 'real patriots' on Jan. 6? Who won the 2020 election? Who is your 'real boss?'"
In Idaho, a preview of RFK Jr.’s vaccine-skeptical America: This Idaho health district banned public clinics from distributing the coronavirus vaccine as widespread fear during the pandemic fades from public memory.
Son charged with killing father in front of 2-year-old in D.C. apartment: Police said the father and son had been arguing and that the victim had accused his son of stealing money.
Amtrak agrees to pay $505 million for control of Union Station: The passenger rail company took control of businesses in the station last year through eminent domain.
Jan. 6 defendant also wants pardon for 2022 plot to kill FBI agents: The Tennessee man claims his attempts to attack the FBI were “related” to Jan. 6, so his conviction should be thrown out.
Judge bars publicly naming FBI agents who investigated Jan. 6 cases: An internal battle between the Trump Justice Dept. and its primary investigative arm led to lawsuits by agents who investigated him and the 2021 Capitol riot.
Farmers on the hook for millions after Trump freezes USDA funds: The White House had repeatedly said the funding freeze would not affect benefits that go directly to individuals.
In chaotic Washington blitz, Elon Musk’s ultimate goal becomes clear: Shrink government, control data and — according to one official closely watching the billionaire’s DOGE — replace “the human workforce with machines.”
Attacks on Catholics, Lutherans suggest new Trump approach on religion: Allies of the president are leveling attacks on religious groups, including Catholics and Lutherans, and questioning their efforts to help migrants. - "The White House denied that the administration was going after faith groups, noting that on Thursday, Trump announced the creation of a 'faith office' and a new Justice Department task force to investigate what he called 'anti-Christian' bias. According to FBI statistics of religion-related hate crimes in 2023, 8 percent were against Christians, 60 percent were against Jews and 13 percent were against Muslims."
Defying court orders? Trump, Musk, Vance appear to lay the groundwork.: Vice President JD Vance has been floating such a possibility for years.
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