Overview

• Elon Musk’s more than 114-day tenure as a special government employee concluded Wednesday, ending his role in the White House’s effort to trim federal spending.
• A three-judge panel at the U.S. Court of International Trade ruled that several of Trump’s tariffs exceeded his authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act and invalidated them for lacking clear limits.
• The White House promptly appealed the decision to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.
• Former Rep. Abigail Spanberger launched her first TV ad in the 2025 Virginia governor’s race, highlighting her CIA background and advocating for bipartisan cooperation.
• Pediatrician Annie Andrews entered the South Carolina Senate contest against GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham, criticizing the administration’s policies for undermining the state’s economy and medical research.