Inside the Trump-Musk Breakup The president tried to give his billionaire benefactor a dignified exit. It didn’t work.

Donald Trump became disillusioned with Elon Musk as DOGE’s promised savings dwindled. When Musk suggested that he stay on, Trump gently declined, Jonathan Lemire, Ashley Parker, Michael Scherer, and Russell Berman report.

“A draft dodger is holding a military parade on June 14. That is so offensive to people like me that I have no words that are not profane to say what I feel.”

While Trump wastes millions on his birthday parade in DC, we’re showing up everywhere else to say NO KINGS: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i...

The EPA is rolling back regulations on PFAS; here's what that means for your drinking water MADISON (WKOW) -- Commonly found in non-stick cookware, carpeting and even firefighting foam, forever chemicals, also known as PFAS, can run off into lakes — and end up in drinking

The Biden administration previously set regulations on six types of PFAS chemicals, looking to bring their levels to near zero in drinking water. Now, the Environmental Protection Agency only wants to regulate two.

House Republicans’ tax bill would grant the Treasury Secretary the ability to accuse any nonprofit of being a “terrorist supporting organization” without basic due process. No president should have the power this bill provides to punish their political opponents.

Rhys Hoskins has four hits, drives in five runs for Brewers in 9-5 victory over Guardians Rhys Hoskins homered and drove in five runs, Jake Bauers had two RBIs and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Cleveland Guardians 9-5 to avoid a three-game series sweep. Hoskins’ single

Rhys Hoskins homered and drove in five runs, Jake Bauers had two RBIs and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Cleveland Guardians 9-5 to avoid a series sweep on Wednesday.

Clerk in Murdaugh Trial Is Charged With Misconduct and Perjury

The former court clerk who handled the trial of Alex Murdaugh, the South Carolina lawyer who was convicted in 2023 of murdering his wife and son, used her position for personal gain, misused public funds, shared information under court seal with a reporter and committed perjury, prosecutors said.

The MAGA-World Rift Over Trump’s Qatari Jet Some of the president’s biggest allies are panning his plan to accept the luxury aircraft.

“In a rare moment of defiance, some of the loudest cries of protest about the possible gift are coming from some of Trump’s staunchest allies,” @jonlemire.bsky.social and @russellberman.bsky.social write.

(next to an image of President Obama) “It is up to all of us to fix this. It's not going to be because somebody comes and saves you. The most important office in this democracy is the citizen—the ordinary person who says, no, that's not right." PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA

DOGE takes over federal grants website, wresting control of billions A DOGE engineer removed users’ access to grants.gov, threatening to further slow the process of awarding thousands of federal grants per year.

U.S. DOGE Service employees have inserted themselves into the government’s long-established process to alert the public about potential federal grants and allow organizations to apply for funds.

Some foreign students fear speaking out as visa cancellations rise International students say they are deleting social media, keeping their views to themselves and staying on campus to avoid being deported.

International students say they are deleting social media, keeping their views to themselves and staying on campus to avoid being deported.

Bernie Sanders eyes new recruits to join his ‘working class movement’ Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez are hitting the road again for a series of rallies aimed at rallying Democrats and independents against Trump.

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-New York) are hitting the road again for rallies aimed at mobilizing Democrats and independents against President Donald Trump.

Hear the sounds of spring in your area Listen to calls of the most common migratory birds near you as the weather warms.

Every town has a unique sound because of the birdsong in your area. This changes across the seasons as birds migrate from their winter nesting grounds to their summer homes.

Hear the sounds of spring and find out which birds are migrating near you:

Text on a card reads: "What's the Tariff Rate on Imported Chinese Goods? The rates depend on what is imported, what materials are used (from where) and which special rates are applied." Illustrations of items below that text are marked with their respective tariff rates, including Toys at 145%, Smartphones at 20% and Syringes at 245%

The escalating trade war between the U.S. and China has resulted in huge average tax rates on each other’s imports. Here’s a breakdown of how the tariffs on certain goods from China add up: nyti.ms/4cxIih9

For fathers in search of friendship, a growing group has emerged: the Brooklyn Stroll Club. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/12/s...

Nationwide organizing (like our work to help mobilize millions last weekend) takes a lot of resources, so our resistance grows bigger and better when you pitch in. Please consider a donation to build momentum and fuel our organizing during the congressional recess: secure.actblue.com/donate/indiv...

Elon Musk in a dark jacket during a Cabinet meeting. A headline reads: "Elon Musk's Latest Claim About Unemployment Fraud Isn't What It Seems" Photo by Eric Lee/The New York Times

Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency announced this week that they found cases of seemingly fake people receiving unemployment benefits. But that fake data exists for a reason. nyti.ms/42CtLMS

Public health is not a partisan issue.

The dismissal this week of 2,400 CDC workers—including the entire Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch—jeopardizes public safety and health.

Thank you to the dedicated public servants who do this hard work even when under attack by critics. #PublicHealthWeek

UW-Madison students and alumni protest Trump administration's student visa revocation MADISON (WKOW) -- Protesters gathered at UW-Madison's Library Mall Saturday to protest against the Trump administration taking away student visas on college campuses.

UW-Madison students and alumni protest Trump administration's student visa revocation

Reminder: Medication abortion is safe and effective regardless of what Republican politicians say. Science doesn’t give a sh*t about MAGA lies. Learn more here. 👇

Reminder: Elon Musk took taxpayer money to build his empire, then turned around and cut jobs, gutted services, and fought unions that benefit everyone else.

A Disaster for American Innovation The Trump administration is jeopardizing the AI boom.

Donald Trump is dismantling the foundations of American science—and in turn jeopardizing the AI boom he purports to champion, writes Matteo Wong:

In a world that often glorifies constant productivity, it's essential to remember that rest is not a luxury—it's a necessity.
Read more of today's practice. - debphelps.substack.com/p/give-yours...
Plus join my Substack to listen to my podcast of short meditations and talks.
#mindfulness

Democrats' win in Wisconsin court race also is a big loss for Elon Musk Judge Susan Crawford preserved liberals’ narrow majority on the Wisconsin Supreme Court Tuesday by defeating conservative Brad Schimel, but in a way the real loser of the election was billionaire

Judge Susan Crawford preserved liberals’ narrow majority on the Wisconsin Supreme Court Tuesday by defeating conservative Brad Schimel, but in a way the real loser of the election was billionaire Elon Musk.

@msnbc.com Jose, please have your producers take a look at the Clinton presidency. There, he had VP Gore spearhead a reduction in government. It took a number of years, but Pres. Bush inherited a much smaller, more efficient government and we can and should do it that way now - not slash and burn.

The Affordable Care Act turns 15 today!

I got into politics because of health care. After battling a childhood illness, I was forever labeled as having a “pre-existing condition” and insurance companies could deny covering me.

Sadly, this was the case for millions. 🧵

Seniors won't complain if they miss a Social Security check, Lutnick says More than 70 million Americans get a Social Security benefit every month, and for many, those checks are their only income.

A billionaire thinks people won’t care if they don’t get the benefits they have rightfully earned??

Try telling that to the millions of hardworking Americans and Wisconsinites who paid into Social Security through a lifetime of hard work.
www.axios.com/2025/03/21/s...

Trump stands by national security adviser Mike Waltz despite disclosing military plans, saying he’s ‘learned a lesson’ Trump said that even though a journalist from The Atlantic was inadvertently added to a private chat about military plans, his presence had “no impact” on the military strikes in Yemen.

This total incompetence puts Americans in uniform at risk — and there needs to be accountability.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/whi...

Long waits, waves of calls, website crashes: Social Security is breaking down A flood of cuts led by Elon Musk has sent the agency into chaos as a new commissioner prepares to take charge.

This is not “efficiency.” This is how you take away Social Security from the people who earned it. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

Baldwin Leads Forum on Trump and Musk’s Cuts to Cancer and Alzheimer’s Disease Cures YouTube video by Senator Tammy Baldwin

🚨HAPPENING NOW: I’m hosting a forum on Elon Musk and President Trump’s heartless efforts to stop the search for Alzheimer’s disease and cancer cures that could save lives.

Democrats are sounding the alarm and fighting back. Tune in now 📺 youtube.com/live/JofqSdW...

Breaking News: Suit filed against the Trump administration to stop the dismantling of the Department of Education

We're proud to have filed the first lawsuit since the President's Executive Order, attempting to shutter the Department of Education. On behalf of students, educators, schools, and communities across the nation, we are fighting back to ensure education is available to all people, not just a few.