Hasan Piker: a "himbo gateway drug" for progressives? Hasan Piker likes fitness, gaming, and progressive politics, and millions of young men flock to him for his opinions. Is he the Joe Rogan of the left that Democrats are looking for? Hasan says no. Brittany Luse
Today is the last day for many Education Department workers. Here's what they did Employees across multiple divisions agree: They can't imagine how the department will fulfill its legal obligations with roughly half its staff gone. Cory Turner
The Jackpod: Strong and wrong On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on how Donald Trump projects strength through his lack of inhibition and self-constraint.
France, U.K., others plan to recognize a Palestinian state. What does that change? The recent push by several countries to recognize a state of Palestine is largely symbolic, but it carries diplomatic and potentially legal weight. Scott Neuman
The art of the praise World leaders have lavished praise on President Trump in order to smooth diplomatic relations, and get better deals too. Tamara Keith
Virginia Giuffre's family expresses shock over Trump saying Epstein 'stole' her Her family's statement is the latest development involving Epstein, who took his own life in a New York jail in 2019 while facing federal sex trafficking charges, and the Republican president. The Associated Press
The White House sets a swath of new tariff rates — and a new date — for dozens of countries An executive order says most of the tariffs will not take effect for at least a week, despite an earlier assertion that new rates would take effect on Friday. Some goods from Canada would get a new 35% tariff rate beginning Friday, though. NPR Washington Desk
How popular podcasts became a political must-stop, even in an off-election year In 2024, President Trump popped up as a guest in a number of popular podcasts. Now, even in an off-election year, politicians are taking to the same non-political podcasts to reach a new audience. Juana Summers
Trump's dream of building a ballroom at the White House is becoming a reality After at least 15 years of talking about it, President Trump is building a ballroom at the White House. Work will begin this September, with a price tag of $200 million, the White House says. Tamara Keith
