Geopolitical Tensions and Social Security Changes

Plus, the tale of a stolen golden toilet. 

On Today’s Episode:

Musk’s Role in Dismantling Aid Agency Likely Violated Constitution, Judge Finds, by Zach Montague

Judge Blocks Policy That Would Expel Transgender Troops, by Dave Philipps

Rebuking Talk From Trump, Roberts Calls Impeaching Judges Over Rulings Improper, by Adam Liptak

Putin Agrees to Limits on Energy Targets but Not Full Ukraine Cease-Fire, by David E. Sanger and Paul Sonne

The Social Security Administration Says It Will Stop Allowing Changes Made by Phone, by Tara Siegel Bernard

Highlights From Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore’s Return to Earth, by Kenneth Chang and Thomas Fuller

Two Men Found Guilty in Theft of $6 Million Gold Toilet, by Alex Marshall

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