The Brief
The Military Can't Build the Wall
President Donald Trump has become enamored of an idea to force the military to pay for a border wall with Mexico. Here's why that won't work — and why he keeps insisting it will
Trump Picks Ronny Jackson to Lead Veterans Affairs
President Donald Trump fired Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin in the wake of a bruising ethics scandal and a mounting rebellion within the agency. White House doctor and Navy Rear Admiral Ronny Jackson will take his place
At Least 68 Dead in Fire at Venezuela Police Station
Officials say 68 people are dead after a riot and fire erupted at a Venezuelan police station. The blaze in Valencia city was reportedly sparked by prisoners setting mattresses alight in a jailbreak attempt
The Rubber Ducky Is a Haven for Nasty Bacteria
Scientists now have the dirt on the rubber ducky: Those cute yellow bath-time toys are — as some parents have long suspected — a haven for nasty bugs. Swiss and American researchers counted the microbes swimming inside the toys
Stephon Clark's Family Wants Action, Not Sympathy
A blinding national spotlight is shining on the family of Stephon Clark, the unarmed black man killed by Sacramento police. For all the angst and raw emotions, grieving and weary family members are skeptical that any substantive change will come
Roseanne Barr Got a Call From Donald Trump
President Donald Trump, a known tracker of television ratings, paid a personal call to Roseanne Barr after the Roseanne revival debuted to great success. The revival premiered March 27 on ABC to 18.2 million viewers
The Mega Millions Jackpot Soared Above $500 Million
The Mega Millions jackpot has ballooned to more than $500 million, for just the fourth time in the game's history. The jackpot hit $502 million after Tuesday's contest, the 23rd straight drawing with no jackpot winner
Facebook Reveals Changes to Privacy Settings
Facebook will redesign its privacy settings as the Cambridge Analytica data scandal continues to cloud the company's image. The changes make privacy settings more accessible and provide clearer explanations about how data tools are used
Trump Says 'Never' to Repealing 2nd Amendment
President Donald Trump said that the Second Amendment "WILL NEVER BE REPEALED" and called on voters to elect more Republicans in this fall's congressional elections because the GOP "must ALWAYS hold the Supreme Court"
Officers Who Shot Alton Sterling Won't Face Charges
Louisiana's attorney general has ruled out criminal charges against two white Baton Rouge police officers in the fatal shooting of a black man whose death fueled widespread protests. Federal criminal charges were already ruled out
Census Citizenship Question Has Huge Implications
Critics say the Trump Administration's decision to add a question about citizenship to the 2020 census could make government information less accurate, leading to an uneven distribution of funding and tilting the political landscape in the GOP's favor
Stormy Daniels' Lawyer Wants Trump Under Oath
The lawyer for porn star Stormy Daniels has filed a motion that would require President Donald Trump and his lawyer, Michael Cohen, to testify under oath about a "hush agreement" pertaining to an alleged affair between Daniels and Trump
