Happy Western Art Week everybody. Go enjoy all the great art shows around town. Here’s this week’s reading list.

NPR: Student loans, special education to move out of Education Dept.

Route Fifty: What’s next for cybersecurity, election info sharing?

NBC News: Paralyzed Columbine survivor’s death ruled a homicide 26 years after school massacre

The New York Times: DOGE cuts reach key nuclear scientists, bomb engineers and safety experts

NBC News: Trump administration says it is working to reinstate more than 24,000 fired federal workers.

Associated Press: Chief Justice Roberts rebukes President Trump

The Economist: Ten indicators explain what’s going on with America’s economy

DefenseScoop: How the Air Force is experimenting with AI-enabled tech for battle management

Associated Press: Canadian PM Mark Carney, opponent kick off their election campaigns

The New York Times: Keir Starmer talks Trump, Russia-Ukraine war and the fragile Europe-U.S. alliance

NPR: European countries, Canada issue advisories for travelers to U.S.

Reuters: Proposed U.S. port fees on China-built ships begin choking coal, agriculture exports

NPR: North Dakota went big for Trump. Now many farmers say they face an uncertain future

Colorado Public Radio: Colorado lawmakers approve bill to classify nuclear power as ‘clean’ energy

Route Fifty: Trump order put states at the forefront of cyber and natural disaster response

NPR: Trump order pushes states to handle preparing for disasters

Axios: Denver grocery stores lock up laundry detergent as shoplifting surges

The New York Times: As Israel expands offensive, death toll in Gaza passes 50,000, health ministry says

Reuters: Major air carriers challenge ruling on Biden airline fee rules

StateScoop: California ‘No Robo Bosses Act’ would bar AI from making personnel decisions

Route Fifty: Vermont explores having telehealth hubs at libraries

StateScoop: Pitting data against a fatal challenge in Wisconsin county

The New York Times: Trump and DOGE propel VA mental health system into turmoil

Associated Press: Jury reaches verdict in trial of pipeline company’s lawsuit against Greenpeace

Route Fifty: 82 percent of schools suffered recent cyber breaches, report says

KFF Health News: Without federal action, states wrestle with Kratom regulation

ProPublica: Trump’s halted Agent Orange cleanup risks poisoning local residents

Associated Press: Patrick Henry’s ‘liberty or death’ speech turns 250

The Washington Post: IRS nears deal with ICE to share addresses of suspected undocumented immigrants

Foreign Affairs: Would Americans go to war against China?

Axios: States try to limit private equity in health care

The New York Times: Are leftovers at restaurants over?

Route Fifty: Mapping vulnerability in Arlington County, Virginia

The New York Times: ‘Sesame Street’ faces uncertain future amid funding cuts and layoffs

Scripps News: Waffle House tops the list for price increases in casual dining, report finds

The New York Times: Hold my snacks: Pirate’s Booty founder attempts a seaside coup

The Athletic: Public spat between Cleveland mayor, Haslam Sports Group intensifies over Browns’ new stadium

The Atlantic: Tariffs are likely to make Americans eat a less healthy diet

The New Yorker: “You didn’t hear this from me: (Mostly) true notes on gossip,” reviewed