Musk gives federal workers “another chance”‘ to justify their jobs

Elon Musk told federal workers Monday evening that they had “another chance” to justify their work or lose their jobs. The original deadline for them to comply passed later on Monday. Employees at multiple federal agencies had been told to disregard his initial directive. Musk, the world’s richest person, a close adviser to President Trump

Government firings raise concerns about vulnerability of election systems

Over the last month, the U.S. government has worked quickly to pause, disband and dismantle the U.S. effort to fight foreign meddling in elections, raising concern among federal lawmakers and election officials across the country who rely on the federal cybersecurity agency and its counterparts to warn them about attacks on election systems.  First came

House to Vote on Budget Blueprint Amid Uncertain Support

Multiple Republicans have expressed concerns about impacts on Medicaid and the federal deficit. WASHINGTON—The U.S. House of Representatives on Feb. 25 is expected to vote on a budget blueprint for carrying out President Donald Trump’s agenda as the outcome of that vote remains uncertain. The resolution is the first step toward passage of House Speaker