Trump's "big" trade deal is with the UK: - It's a framework not a deal - They're our 11th largest trading partner - They're only 3% of US trade (97% to go) - They *already* charge average tariffs of only 1% (limited upside) It's a photo op, with little macroeconomic significance

Reporters writing about Trump’s Alcatraz fantasy - please mention current US incarceration rates and the huge associated costs, human and financial.

Amazing that some people still don’t get this.

bill gates accuses elon musk of “killing the world’s poorest children” with usaid cuts saying “i’d love for him to go in and meet the children that have now been infected with hiv because he cut that money.”

I represent the second largest container port in the U.S, I promise you it’s a bad thing.

REPORTER: You just announced a new nominee for US Surgeon General who never finished her residency, and is not a practicing physician. So can you explain why you picked her to be America's top doctor? TRUMP: Because Bobby thought she was fantastic ... I don't know her

Trump just appointed Fox host Jeanine Pirro as interim U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia. Yes, Jeanine Pirro.

we need to acknowledge the uncomfortable truth that the number one qualification for getting a top job in the Trump administration is defending Trump on Fox

Per multiple sources, a Trump aide fired Librarian of Congress, Dr Carla Hayden, via short email statement

Art of the deal is raising the tariff to 145% then cutting it almost in half despite the fact that China has made no concessions and has completely ignored you. Xi just sits back at laughs at our orange clown.

New in PN: Trump is making his first term grifting seem quaint "Whether it’s the memecoin or stablecoin, there are a bunch of levers people can pull to directly enrich the president." — Zack Guzmán publicnotice.co/p/zack-guzman-…

Retired Justice David Souter, a splendid and deeply principled jurist and a kind and gentle man, died at his home last night. He was dedicated to the Constitution and to the living tradition it embodies still — even when a Supreme Court majority betrays its spirit and ignores its

"Unless he turns this around, three weeks from now, you walk into a store and we're going to have a covid-like supply chain crisis, and Trump is looking for an exit" -- here's the Stephanie Ruhle commentary that triggered a Trump Truth Social meltdown

this makes me very happy

Amazing how little attention the India - Pakistan conflict seems to be getting from Washington. JD Vance saying in essence: it’s not our business. Remarkable given the possibility of escalation between nuclear powers.

“This damage has created effects that will be forever.” Atul Gawande, a former senior leader at U.S.A.I.D., talks to David Remnick about the repercussions of all the destruction caused by Donald Trump and Elon Musk. nyer.cm/egd2d9N

5 years today. Will always miss this man who was so incredibly generous, loving and funny. And the best dad. ❤️❤️❤️

In the short run, loss of America’s appeal to scientists around the world. In the medium term, economic depression. In the long term, the US reverses its development. statnews.com/2025/05/08/tru…

Since at least the time of Greek philosophers, many writers have discovered a deep, intuitive connection between walking, thinking, and writing. nyer.cm/170F2LV

New: Disclosure forms show that Bondi sold between $1 million and $5 million worth of shares on April 2. That day, after the market closed, Trump's “Liberation Day” press conference sent the market tumbling. propub.li/3F9Xuoy