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Donald Trump and his top officials seem to be managing expectations about the economy, but a Washington Post reporter said they're only making Americans more concerned about a possible recession.

Commerce secretary Howard Lutnick told CBS News on Tuesday that Trump's tariffs would "be worth it if they lead to a recession, even a short-term recession," which was a reversal from his assurance Sunday that there was "no chance" of a recession, and Post national politics reporter Sabrina Rodriguez said that should set off "alarm bells" for voters.

During an appearance on MSNBC's "Way Too Early," to discuss the stop-gap continuing resolution from the GOP-controlled House that could keep the government up and running, Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) took time out to say Donald Trump is handing Democrats a golden opportunity.

With MSNBC host Ali Vitali linking the budget crisis to Trump infuriating both voters and Wall Street execs with his tariff chaos that has the economy reeling, she asked the Democratic lawmaker, "When you take all of this in tandem, the volatility in the markets over a potential shutdown, over tariffs, over the way that Trump is sort of conducting the literal business of this country, does that give Democrats an opening on the economy, an issue that has vexed them and eluded them in 2024, 2022 and beyond? Do you see an opening there?"

"There is a huge opening!" the effusive Jayapal exclaimed. "I mean, right now two thirds of the American people are really upset that Trump has done absolutely nothing to lower their costs."

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"Remember, this is the candidate that said on day one, 'I'm going to end inflation, I'm going to lower costs for the American people,' and instead, what he's doing is standing in front of a Tesla dealership and boosting prices for, you know, profits for Elon Musk."

"We have done zero, nothing that lowers costs and, in fact, the things that Trump has done on tariffs, sending the markets into volatility, the increased prices that people are already seeing on groceries, cars. et cetera combined with eliminating bureaus like the independent agencies, like the Consumer Protection Financial Bureau, which put money back in people's pockets, he's doing nothing to lower costs, and people are seeing that," she added.

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Donald Trump continued his attacks on Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) for voting against a government funding bill.

The House narrowly approved a stopgap measure 217-to-213 to keep the government funded through September, with only Massie voting against it on the GOP side and one Democrat, Rep. Jared Golden (D-ME), voting in favor, and the president has threatened to back a primary opponent for the recalcitrant Kentucky Republican.

An exclusive New York Times report that revealed tech billionaire Elon Musk wants to pour $100 million of his vast fortune into political groups aligned with President Donald Trump drew outrage from observers who pointed out the curious timing of new the multimillion-dollar effort from the world's richest person.

The eyeball-popping donation was “unheard-of” for a White House staffer, according to the Times’ reporting on Tuesday, which detailed the DOGE head's upcoming plans for his presidential boss.

MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow went after congressional Republicans for quietly barreling forward with a tactic that effectively hands President Donald Trump their power to rescind his tariff policies on a silver platter.

The host devoted her opening monologue on Tuesday to a Republican plan to cede their ability under the National Emergencies Act to end Trump’s tariffs, which Maddow said are causing the American public and businesses across the nation “very real pain and loss of money.”

Israel said Tuesday it killed a senior Hezbollah militant responsible for drones and missiles, even as it freed Lebanese prisoners as a "goodwill" gesture to the country's new president.

Despite a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, Israel has continued to carry out air strikes in Lebanon, claiming they are necessary to prevent the Iran-backed militant group from rearming or re-establishing a presence along its northern border.

NASA announced Tuesday the dismissal of its chief scientist and others to comply with orders from President Donald Trump, marking the latest in a series of administration actions undermining climate change research.

While the move affects only 23 people, a spokeswoman indicated more cuts are coming.

by Andréa BAMBINO

The New Yorker magazine, a staple of American literary and cultural life defined by its distinctive covers, long-form journalism, witty cartoons and particular grammar, is celebrating 100 years on newsstands.

From its first edition 100 years ago through the atomic bombs dropped on Japan, to the attacks of September 11, 2001 and on to the present day, New Yorker covers have won both artistic and journalistic acclaim.

Here are some of the magazine's most memorable covers:

Colorado's firebrand Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert doubled down Tuesday on her controversial comments about Rep. Al Green (D-TX) during an interview with Real America's Voice News.

Last week, Boebert slammed Green's actions during President Donald Trump's address to Congress.

President Donald Trump violated a "bedrock legal principle" with his executive order stripping the well-respected law firm Perkins Coie of security clearances and access to federal buildings for their past representation of Democratic clients against his efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election, the conservative Wall Street Journal editorial board wrote in a furious analysis published on Tuesday.

Perkins Coie responded to the order by filing a lawsuit against the administration this week, setting up a massive legal battle over political retaliation and fundamental rights.

The communications director for the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) was recently caught doubling as a fashion influencer on social media — while using her government office as a backdrop in an apparent violation of federal rules.

That's according to a Tuesday article in CNN, which reported that McLaurine Pinover posted videos of herself modeling clothing to her Instagram account from her OPM office. Some of those videos included affiliate links to sites where the clothing she was wearing was being sold. Pinover was eligible to be paid commission based on site visitors who bought those clothing items after clicking the links from Pinover's videos.