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DOGE wants businesses to run government services ‘as much as possible’

Elon Musk’s effort is pushing privatization — a longtime goal for conservatives and for Silicon Valley alike — across federal agencies.

By Elizabeth Dwoskin, Jeff Stein, Hannah Natanson and Jacob Bogage

Trump says he’s ‘angry’ at Putin’s remark questioning Zelensky’s legitimacy

President suggests ‘methods’ exist for bid for unconstitutional third term in office

Analysis Dan Balz

Trump seeks takeover of elections in a bid for more presidential power

Hours before Musk event, Wisconsin AG appeals to state’s high court to stop him from paying voters

Immigration

‘Can I travel?’: U.S. green-card holders cancel trips, on edge after detentions

High-profile incidents of green card holders, who under federal immigration law are allowed to live and work in the U.S., being denied reentry to the U.S. or questioned about their legal status have caused alarm.

By David Nakamura, Neeti Upadhye and Reshma Kirpalani

Inside the online effort to foil deportation raids

(Illustration by Elena Lacey/The Post; iStock)

Economy

Trump’s complaints about overseas tariffs ignore some of the U.S.’s own

Before Trump’s recent trade moves, the U.S. had one of the most open economies on Earth — unless you were trying to sell Americans foreign-made pickup trucks, clothing, tobacco, cereal or several dozen other products.

By David J. LynchUpdated 30 minutes ago

Without offering details, Navarro claims that Trump’s new tariffs would raise more than $6 trillion

Trump says he ‘couldn’t care less’ if auto prices rise because of his tariffs

New Toyota vehicles are stored at the Toyota Logistics Service Inc. in Long Beach, Calif., last week. (AP)

NCAA Tournament

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South Carolina women get by Duke, earn Final Four berth

Men’s coach Kevin Willard leaves U-Md. for Villanova after leading Terps to Sweet 16

Cheeseburgers and used guitars: The gospel of Hard Rock Cafe

The rockin’ burger joint stands as a testament to the enduring powers of rock idolatry, American roadside diners and logo tees.

By Andrea Sachs

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The more you exercise, the easier it gets. Are you ready for the 7-Minute Power Workout?

Is your workout too easy? Challenge yourself to get more fit and age better.

By Gretchen Reynolds

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Opinions

Moumen Al-Natour

Why I and thousands of my fellow Gazans say Hamas’s tyranny must end

Anne Lamott

Call me an optimist, but I sense an American spring

Madelaine Drohan

When Benjamin Franklin failed to make Canada the 14th colony

Editorial Board

Trump’s hostility to foreign visitors will hurt America

Malachi Van Tassell

The clock struck midnight at March Madness. We’re not coming back.

Kevin Griffis

Why I left my job leading public health messaging for the CDC

Shadi Hamid

The beginning of the end of the Trump era

Letters to the Editor

What Trump did to Columbia and Paul Weiss is a warning to all of us

Richard Chamberlain, TV heartthrob and ‘king of the miniseries,’ dies at 90

Severe storms and tornadoes expected across central and eastern U.S.

Deadly Russian attacks leave Ukrainians questioning point of ceasefire

Small plane crashes into suburban house in Minnesota

Taliban releases American woman detained in Afghanistan

Andrew Tate accused of beating and choking woman during U.S. trip

Guster discusses joyfully protesting the Kennedy Center takeover from its stage

Trump seeks takeover of elections in a bid for more presidential power

Opinion Shadi Hamid

The beginning of the end of the Trump era

DOGE wants businesses to run government services ‘as much as possible’

Trump says he ‘couldn’t care less’ if auto prices rise because of his tariffs

Latest from The Post

Trump suggests ‘methods’ exist for bid for unconstitutional third term

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Trump aide says tariffs will raise $6 trillion as White House readies plan

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A shift in leadership for Prince George’s as county faces hard choices

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In photos: Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr around the world

Guster on joyfully protesting the Kennedy Center takeover from its stage

Trump says he’s ‘angry’ at Putin’s remark questioning Zelensky’s legitimacy

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March Madness live scores, updates: South Carolina tops Duke; Houston leads Tennessee; LSU vs. UCLA in Elite Eight

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Review Clare McHugh

As ‘Wolf Hall’ returns, questions about Thomas Cromwell remain

Better Living

Dreaming of a move abroad? Here’s what it takes to immigrate to 5 countries.

You’re probably not cleaning these 11 very germy spots

Column Ellie Krieger

Lemony white bean and farro stew is a shoulder season standby

Butterflies are in trouble. Your garden can help.

Politics

How the Trump administration has downplayed the Signal chat scandal

Trump pushes aides to go bigger on tariffs as key deadline nears

Justice Sonia Sotomayor calls for ‘fearlessly independent’ judges

Column Paul Kane

Bid to help new parents in Congress turns into proxy for pandemic wars

A populist uprising stirs among Democrats furious at their leaders

Federal Agencies

Trump’s executive order targeted this museum. Many visitors question why.

8 minutes ago

DOGE fires nearly all staff at U.S. Institute of Peace headquarters

Scores of child-care centers at risk after Trump officials gut federal office

Kash Patel mostly absent as interim director, adding to ATF uncertainty

RFK Jr. forces out Peter Marks, FDA’s top vaccine scientist

National

L.A. issues first rebuilding permits as fire recovery accelerates

ICE detains Harvard researcher from Russia

Columbia’s interim president steps down amid national attention

David Childs, whose tower rose at Manhattan 9/11 site, dies at 83

After pardons, J6ers take up a new cause: Prison reform

World

Europe seeks leverage as Trump negotiates with Russia on Ukraine

Trump’s threat of towering tariffs on European booze is sobering

Aid groups struggle to provide for thousands displaced in West Bank

Syria announces a new transitional government

Myanmar quake death toll rises past 1,600 as damage comes into focus

Climate, Wellness & Science

Study links increasing sleepiness, higher dementia risk among older women

Guest column Yael Schonbrun

Typecasting others and self as villain or victim can hurt relationships

At least 4 dead after flooding in Texas-Mexico border area

Severe storms and tornadoes expected across central and eastern U.S. this weekend

RFK Jr. pushes ban on soda being purchased with food stamps

Business & Technology

Like the cost of gas, egg prices are now a gauge of America’s discontent. Is our resolve cracking?

The UAW’s risky path to finding common ground with Trump on tariffs

AI generated Ghibli images go viral as OpenAI loosens its rules

Elon Musk says his AI company and X are merging

Help Desk

That Google result for the IRS might be fake. Here’s how to tell.

D.C., Md. & Va.

Maryland might ban formal ICE partnerships amid rising anxiety about mass deportations

His coffee shop has become a late-night hangout to break Ramadan fast

Maryland won’t get promised fighter jets from D.C., White House says

Three teens charged after fights closed Pentagon City mall, police say

CWG Live updates: Staying warm with late-day storms likely tomorrow, then cooler midweek

Sports

Kevin Willard leaves Maryland to coach at Villanova

Duke advances to 18th Final Four — and tries to make it harder to hate Duke

Ilia Malinin is atop the world again, and the Olympics are on the way

Bullpen swamps another opportunity as the Nationals stumble to 0-2

After finding rock bottom, the Wizards bounce back ... but still lose

Carolyn Hax: Hurt by mother-in-law’s indifference toward husband and his family

R. Eric Thomas

Asking Eric: High-schooler who works 5 days a week can’t keep up at school

Sahaj Kaur Kohli

Ask Sahaj: I want to rekindle my bond with my sister, but she remains distant

Meghan Leahy

Tween son has an outburst about how we ‘prefer’ his younger brother

Judith Martin, Nicholas Martin and Jacobina Martin

Miss Manners: Friend always brings up parenting, and I feel left out.

Live Chats

Erik Wemple

Erik Wemple answers your questions on the media

19 hours from now

Carolyn Hax chat: My ex-husband got his sister-in-law pregnant while we were married

Cooking chat: What makes New York-style cheesecake different from other styles?

Opinion Eugene Robinson

Why wasn’t Trump included in the group chat? I answered your questions.

What are the best websites for travel deals? A pro tells us his favorites.

Style

Bill Burr is evolving beyond anger. He can’t believe it, either.

White House correspondents’ dinner scraps plan for comedian to host

Trump order launches Smithsonian and its visitors into confusion, dismay

How the Atlantic’s Jeffrey Goldberg made noise with a Signal scoop

Jake Gyllenhaal is the inner-demon actor of his generation

Arts & Entertainment

How did Edwina Findley get that delicious ‘Residence’ role? Strap in for a journey.

Why ‘The Last of Us’ Season 2 takes big departures from the video game

Meet the furry star of a new bestseller. Just don’t call it a bunny.

Review Ty Burr

‘Thank You Very Much’ brings Andy Kaufman back from the dead (maybe)

Art Review Philip Kennicott

There’s a reason this celebrated librarian’s life was not an open book

Travel

Dreaming of a move abroad? What it takes to immigrate to 5 countries.

Why a plane turned around when a passenger lost a phone midflight

Hardcore for Hard Rock: Every location is a destination for superfans

Advice Natalie B. Compton

We asked: Why are TSA rules different at every airport?

Food

Column Joe Yonan

Bring Sweetgreen home with a crispy rice bowl and spicy cashew dressing

See which cocktails and wines could get pricier if Trump adds tariffs

Use an easy homemade marinara in these Italian-style red sauce recipes

RFK Jr. pushes ban on soda being purchased with food stamps

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