A reinterpretation of the Hatch Act announced by the administration lets officials wear campaign paraphernalia like MAGA hats, and removes an independent board’s role in policing violations.NYT > U.S. > Politics

An order signed by President Trump last month was aimed at stripping collective bargaining rights from hundreds of thousands of federal workers.NYT > U.S. > Politics

Even as Musk’s work at the Department of Government Efficiency appeared to consume him, his top adviser created a set of companies named Red Planet I, II and III.NYT > U.S. > Politics

The pardon of Paul Walczak, who had been convicted of tax crimes, comes as the president uses clemency to reward allies and swipe at perceived enemies.NYT > U.S. > Politics

Venezuelan migrants were given English-only notices with limited time to file court challenges, according to a newly unsealed declaration.NYT > U.S. > Politics

A new memo suggests that investigations may be launched not just for leaks of classified information, but where disclosures “undermine” Trump administration policies.NYT > U.S. > Politics

Voters think President Trump has gone too far in wielding his power. They see the start of his term as “scary” and “chaotic.” And while it’s still early, they disapprove of his handling of many issues.NYT > U.S. > Politics

Amid rising tensions with India, Pakistan’s defense minister declared his country’s innocence in a terror attack that killed 26 people this week in Kashmir territory.NYT > U.S. > Politics

The devices will be remotely wiped “to simplify processes and to reduce burden” of terminating thousands of federal workers before the agency is closed.NYT > U.S. > Politics