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Mary Ann Akers covered politics and Congress in Washington, D.C., for The Washington Post, Roll Call, and The Messenger and is a former national correspondent for NPR. She has also taught Advanced Reporting at American University.

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Trump Emerges as Big Winner After Dem Rep’s Untimely Death

TWIN TRAGEDIES

Rep. Sylvester Turner died hours after attending Trump’s lengthy, record-shattering address.

Mary Ann Akers | Published Mar 05, 2025

Melania Goes Full MAGA Culture Warrior for Congress Address

BE BESTIES

The first lady’s guest list at President Trump’s address to Congress represents his campaign’s most iconic moments and promises.

Mary Ann Akers | Published Mar 04, 2025

Dogefather Musk Hijacks Trump’s First Cabinet Meeting

PITY THE FOOL

“I’m here and taking a lot of flak and getting a lot of death threats by the way,” Musk said.

Mary Ann Akers | Published Feb 26, 2025

Elon Musk Invited to Crash Trump’s First Cabinet Meeting

EMOTIONAL SUPPORT DOGE

The White House finally relented on Tuesday and confirmed that Musk is not the leader of DOGE.

Mary Ann Akers | Published Feb 25, 2025

‘Federal Secrets’ Chair Trolls Bondi Over JFK Files

DECLASSIFY THEM

“Reaching out on X because we can’t seem to get a response from the AG,” Anna Paulina Luna wrote. “What is the status of the documents?”

Mary Ann Akers | Published Feb 25, 2025

Musk Battles Top Trump Officials Over His DOGE Demands

DOGE EAT DOGE

“Those who do not take this email seriously will soon be furthering their career elsewhere,” Musk warned Monday.

Mary Ann Akers | Published Feb 24, 2025
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Why Musk’s Chainsaw Massacre Will Be a Shakespearean Tragedy

HOLLOW CROWN

The prince of DOGE could be headed for ruin as the world watches him tread a fine line with President Donald Trump.

David Gardner, Mary Ann Akers | Published Feb 22, 2025

Trump Golfs—and Golfs—His Way Through Musk’s Mass Firings

PAR FOR THE COURSE

Trump was able to work from his golf clubs five days in a row, after accusing federal employees who work from home of “going to play golf... They’re not working.”

Mary Ann Akers | Published Feb 19, 2025

White House Sparks Uproar Over Blacklisting AP News

STATE CRACKDOWN

Media organizations condemned Trump officials for “retribution” and stifling the free press.

Mary Ann Akers | Published Feb 14, 2025

Republicans Roll Over for Trump’s Spy Pick—Except for One

FREE (TO FLIP THE) BIRD

The former GOP leader from Kentucky has become a thorn in Donald Trump’s side.

Mary Ann Akers, Juliegrace Brufke | Published Feb 12, 2025

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