Trump Says Substantial Number of Jobs Will Be Permanently Lost If Shutdown Persists

President Donald Trump at the White House on Oct. 7, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times President Donald Trump said on Oct. 7 that a “substantial” number of federal jobs and programs could be permanently cut if the shutdown continues for another four or five days. While speaking with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at the

DNI Tulsi Gabbard orders U.S. intel agency leaders to stem leaks

Washington — Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard in the last month issued a memo ordering U.S. intelligence agencies to conduct a review of whether random polygraph examinations of their employees or contractors are feasible.  At the same time, the directive emphasizes the need for tests to include questions about whether employees or potential applicants