Wed. 04/16: The DOJ Play, Economic Risks Rise, Musk Legacy Grows

Trump’s back on his “lock her up” arc—except this time it’s Letitia James, and he’s the one begging the DOJ for a criminal referral. Meanwhile, Jerome Powell politely drags Trump’s tariff tantrum while Elon’s baby count quietly sneaks into NBA team territory. Plus: a rare feel-good win from Trump on prescription drug prices (we said rare, not fake), and we end in Michigan, where 300 people formed a human chain to move 9,000 books just because they could. Look at that—hope isn’t entirely dead.

• Trump admin refers NY AG Letitia James for possible prosecution over alleged fraud
• Fed Chair Powell gives starkest warning yet on potential economic consequences from tariffs | CNN Business
• Trump Signs Executive Order on Drug Pricing - WSJ
• It Certainly Looks Like Elon Musk’s 'Legion' of Kids Is Bigger Than Anyone Imagined
• Bookstore owner speaks out after 'book brigade' of 300 goes viral - ABC News