Donald Trump, who once promised a booming economy, has now expressed concerns about a possible recession just eight weeks into his presidency. This shift in tone comes amidst a tumbling stock market and uncertainty over his tariff policies, raising alarms even among some Republicans.

The article discusses the 40-year-old Republican efforts to dismantle the Education Department, highlighting President Trump's commitment to this goal through potential executive orders.

Negotiations are faltering as Congress heads toward a potential government shutdown due to disputes between Republicans and Democrats over budget cuts and funding proposals.

Elon Musk and Republican lawmakers are escalating efforts to remove federal judges as part of a strategy to exert control over government actions, raising concerns about the erosion of the separation of powers.

Republicans are considering a change to the budget process to obscure the impact of extending Trump's tax cuts, which could lead to significant borrowing and challenges in the legislative process.