Trump Extends Federal Hiring Freeze for 90 Days

Positions exempt include military personnel and those impacting the rollout of Social Security, Medicare, and Veterans’ benefits. President Donald Trump signed a memorandum on April 17 extending a hiring freeze of federal civilian employees through July 15. “No Federal civilian position that is presently vacant may be filled, and no new position may be created,

NSC rebuilding with aides aligned with MAGA agenda, sources say

The White House is starting to rebuild the National Security Council with aides top officials believe are staunchly aligned with President Trump’s agenda after six people were ousted earlier this month, multiple sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.  Derek Harvey, a military intelligence analyst and retired U.S. Army colonel, is expected to be