Democrats call Trump intel officials’ use of group chat “reckless, sloppy and stunning”

Washington — Democrats grilled the leaders of U.S. intelligence agencies Tuesday over a security breach in which top Trump officials inadvertently included a journalist in a group chat about the United States’ highly sensitive plans to bomb Houthi targets in Yemen. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and CIA director John Ratcliffe appeared before the

US to Assist Russia in Restoring ‘Access to the World Market’ Following Saudi Talks

The agreement marks a shift in U.S. policy, with a focus on easing restrictions on Russian maritime trade and payments related to food and fertilizer exports. The United States and Russia reached a new agreement in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, this week that includes a U.S. commitment to help restore Russia’s access to global markets

US Says Russia, Ukraine Agree to Maritime Cease-Fire in Black Sea

The agreement marks a shift in U.S. policy, with a focus on easing restrictions on Russian maritime trade and payments related to food and fertilizer exports. The United States has announced that Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a maritime cease-fire for the Black Sea. The countries have agreed to “ensure safe navigation, eliminate the

Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Imposes Tariffs on Countries Importing Venezuelan Oil

PROTECTING UNITED STATES NATIONAL SECURITY: Yesterday, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order imposing tariffs on countries that import Venezuelan oil. President Trump is levying a 25% tariff on all goods from any country that imports Venezuelan oil, whether directly from Venezuela or indirectly through third parties. The tariffs will lapse one year after

Social Security Announces New Transparency Measures

Agency meetings are being recorded and shared online, along with other measures, to inform the public as well as staff. The Social Security Administration (SSA) revealed multiple new initiatives on Monday to boost transparency and accountability under the new Trump administration. The initiatives include publishing recordings of weekly meetings, optimizing real estate to save costs,