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We're Winding Down 47 After 8 months, 4,000 subscribers, and millions of impressions we've made the hard decision to stop publishing. We've loved writing this daily brief, and keeping our readers informed with non-partisan updates. Thank you for reading!

RFK Jr. plans to appoint 7 new members to the federal vaccine panel after firing the original committee. Critics say his picks lack vaccine expertise and reflect “Covid policy denial.” The panel could soon vote on childhood shots. Read our final Brief:

Trump is moving U.S. Space Command HQ from Colorado to Alabama, citing his “big factor” grudge against Colorado’s mail-in voting. Critics call it political payback that risks national security. How do you feel about Trump moving Space Command out of Colorado?

A judge ruled Trump’s National Guard deployment to LA broke federal law, saying troops engaged in law enforcement is banned by the Posse Comitatus Act. The decision could limit Trump’s power to use troops in U.S. cities.

Trump is moving to cut $4.9B in foreign aid without Congress, using an untested “pocket rescissions” strategy. Some lawmakers say it’s illegal - and the fight could spark a shutdown battle. How do you feel about Trump trying to cut billions in foreign aid without Congress?

CDC Director Susan Monarez has been fired after clashes with RFK Jr. over vaccine guidance. Her lawyers say she was targeted for rejecting “reckless directives.” Other top CDC officials also resigned.

Whistle-blower: Musk’s DOGE team uploaded Social Security data for 548M Americans to a vulnerable cloud server, risking “catastrophic impact.” SSA denies a breach, but concerns are mounting. Read today's Brief to learn more:

Trump is firing Fed Governor Lisa Cook over mortgage fraud allegations. Cook is vowing to fight back, calling the move unlawful. Experts say the battle could redefine executive power over the Fed. How do you feel about Trump firing a Fed governor over unproven fraud allegations?

ICE just arrested Kilmar Abrego Garcia at a Baltimore check-in, with the Trump admin vowing swift deportation. His lawyers are fighting back in court, calling it a “campaign of retribution.” How do you feel about the government moving to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia again?

ICE just arrested Kilmar Abrego Garcia at a Baltimore check-in, with the Trump admin vowing swift deportation. His lawyers are fighting back in court, calling it a “campaign of retribution.” How do you feel about the government moving to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia again?

Fed Chair Jerome Powell just signaled rate cuts are likely in September, while warning risks to jobs are rising even as inflation holds steady. His comments jolted markets and raised the stakes in Trump’s battle with the Fed.

A New York appeals court just erased Trump’s $500M fraud fine but upheld the fraud case. Judges split sharply, with some calling for dismissal and others for a new trial.

Trump just demanded Fed Governor Lisa Cook “resign, now!!!” over alleged mortgage fraud. The move escalates his push to reshape the central bank and replace allies of Jerome Powell.

ICE is offering $50K signing bonuses, $60K student loan forgiveness, and lifting age caps to recruit thousands of new officers under Trump’s $150B enforcement push. Will this deliver the workforce needed for record deportations?

President Trump dropped his cease-fire demand after meeting Putin, calling for a “Peace Agreement" and land concessions from Ukraine. Now, Zelenskyy and European leaders are heading to the White House today to push back and seek security guarantees.

D.C. has sued the Trump administration over its federal takeover of the city’s police, calling it a “brazen usurpation” of local authority. The fight could redefine presidential power in the capital. What do you think: should the courts revoke federal control of the D.C. police?

A 2–1 appeals court just said Trump can keep billions in foreign aid on hold - ruling only the GAO can sue under the Impoundment Control Act. How do you feel about this ruling allowing the administration to withhold Congressional approved funding?

Trump says he’ll know “in the first two minutes” if a deal with Putin is possible - and is ready to walk away. The high-stakes Alaska summit comes without any cease-fire in Ukraine or security guarantees in place.

Harvard is close to a $500M settlement with the Trump administration that would restore research funding and end federal investigations - if both sides can agree on final terms. Read today's Brief, and upgrade to Pro to dive deeper 👇