Trump orders Cabinet secretaries to work with DOGE on staffing, use a ‘scalpel’ on personnel decisions
All Cabinet secretaries have been ordered by President Donald Trump to work with the Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
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Muslim journalist warns Senate of antisemitism ‘industry’, calls for DOJ probe of ‘malign foreign influence’
Muslim journalist Asra Nomani warned the Senate Judiciary Committee that a "frightening network" funding antisemitism in the U.S. must be investigated.
US and Ukrainian Officials to Meet in Saudi Arabia for Cease-Fire Talks
Push to develop a framework for peace following a highly publicized falling out between leaders of the two nations. The United States and Ukraine are coordinating a meeting in Saudi Arabia to discuss the initial terms of a cease-fire framework to halt the fighting between Moscow and Kyiv. Steve Witkoff, the U.S. special envoy for
Fetterman dismayed by Dems dissing ‘touching moment’ at Trump speech
"I don't know why we can't fully celebrate," Sen. John Fetterman said, criticizing fellow Democrats for not standing for 13-year-old cancer survivor DJ Daniel.
Trump’s bipartisan-backed labor pick clears last hurdle before Cabinet confirmation
Lori Chavez-DeRemer successfully advanced past the last procedural hurdle on Thursday afternoon, paving the way for her confirmation next week.
Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ will need Manhattan Project-scale whole-of-government effort, Space Force general warns
The "Golden Dome" missile defense system proposed by President Donald Trump will require a whole-of-government effort to realize, according to a Space Force general.
Announced Layoffs Surge 245 Percent in February Amid DOGE-Related Federal Cuts
Federal workers account for more than one-third of last month’s tally. Planned job cuts have hit their highest levels since the pandemic as U.S.-based employers navigate economic headwinds. Global recruitment firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas reported on March 6 that U.S. employers announced 172,017 layoffs in February, the highest monthly total since July 2020. It