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Donald Trump Attacks Judges Despite Justice Jackson’s Warning  Newsweek

The cartoonish-looking salamanders have faced an uncertain future in the wild. But researchers hope that breeding axolotls in captivity and releasing them in the wild can help their numbers. (Image credit: Francois Guillot)

Waltz angered Trump over conversations with Israel  The Washington Post

Trump’s Truth Social posts make no sense – what do they say about his mentality?  The Guardian

India and Pakistan are in their worst crisis in years after last week’s deadly attack in the disputed Kashmir region. The heightened tensions are unlikely to lead to war, but the world should be worried about the serious escalation risks

Chinese officials have long used their willingness to cooperate to stem the flow of fentanyl to the United States as leverage in talks over broader disputes.

Trump’s budget is here; GOP defense hawks aren’t happy  The Hill Trump budget proposes $1 trillion for defense, slashes education, foreign aid, environment, health and public assistance  CNN Trump news at a glance: president floats Pentagon budget boost; army may hold parade

The Trump administration says it will cut EPA staffing to Reagan-era levels  NPR Trump Administration Unveils EPA Overhaul With Shift to Approving New Chemicals  The New York Times US EPA plans to cut staff to 1980s levels, dissolve research office  reuters.com Lee Zeldin:

Harvard’s President Alan Garber Talks About His Legal Fight With Trump  The New York Times

Alan Garber became a hero to liberals after Harvard resisted the federal government. At the same time, he is trying to remake campus culture in ways the Trump administration might appreciate.