Today in 5 Lines
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In a series of tweets, President Trump blasted the Justice Department and FBI, and proclaimed that “DACA is dead because the Democrats didn’t care or act.”
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China retaliated against U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum imports by increasing tariffs by as much as 25 percent on a variety of U.S.-made products. The move sent stocks tumbling.
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Thousands of teachers in Kentucky and Oklahoma rallied at their state capitals to demand staff raises and increased funding for education.
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The Justice Department sued California over a new state law that limits the transfer of federal lands.
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Democratic Representative Elizabeth Esty of Connecticut announced she will not seek reelection after drawing criticism for her handling of harassment allegations against her former chief of staff.
Today on The Atlantic
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The End of the Libertarian Moment: The end of the Cold War and the rise of Donald Trump have left libertarians, like Senator Rand Paul, without a political home. (Kevin D. Williamson)
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The Prince & Me: In an interview with Jeffrey Goldberg, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said Iran’s supreme leader “makes Hitler look good,” and recognized the Jewish peoples’ right to “their own land.”
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Decoding Trump’s Twitter: The president’s latest social-media tirade clarifies his views, and shows the extent to which the White House builds policy on misunderstandings, half-truths, untruths, and contradictions. (David A. Graham)
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Could Trump Use Military Funds for the Border Wall?: It’s complicated, writes Priscilla Alvarez: The president would have to overcome obstacles in Congress—and maybe even legal challenges—to use Department of Defense resources on construction.
