Politics

Trump says DOGE will look into more federal agencies
President Trump said Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency will continue to review the spending of federal agencies, including the Education and Defense departments. Source link

Trump, Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba start off on friendly footing
It's official: President Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba really like each other. Source link

A short honeymoon for Catholics in D.C. as Vice President Vance clashes with bishops on migration
The sense of Catholic unity didn't last long. Less than a week after Vice President JD Vance shared the inauguration stage with a senior Catholic cardinal, Vance picked a...

Immigrants took nearly 90% of new jobs since 2020
The U.S. economy has netted 5.4 million jobs over the past five years, with 90% of that growth going to immigrants, according to new government data Friday. Source...

The Week: Musk’s DOGE Takes On Washington
Plus: Donald Trump considers a real-estate opportunity in Gaza. Source link

Attention Must Be Paid: The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Is Set to Expire
Expiring provisions promise tax hikes if not extended. Source link

Two Cheers for Tariffs
Not every tariff is a boon, nor is every one a bane. But they can provide long-term gains well in excess of their short-term costs. Source link

For a Permanent Victory Against DEI, President Trump Needs Congress
The hard process of legislating, rather than the whipsaw of executive actions that change from administration to administration, will lead to long-lasting change. Source link

The Political Exoticism of <i>I’m Still Here</i>
Walter Salles reflects our parallel contradictions. Source link

Trump Has Launched a Necessary Fight Over the President’s Spending Discretion
Whether he realizes it or not, he could help restore the system the Founders envisioned. Source link