CIA offers buyouts to employees as Trump aims to transform federal government

The CIA confirmed Wednesday that it offered buyouts to employees who volunteer to resign, the latest group of federal workers to receive such a proposal as President Trump pushes to transform the federal government. A CIA spokesperson declined to say how many people received the offers or whether they face any deadline to decide.  However,

EPA’s environmental justice office likely to close

More employees of the Environmental Protection Agency were informed Wednesday that their jobs appear in doubt. Senior leadership at the EPA held an all-staff meeting to tell individuals that President Trump’s executive order, “Ending Radical and Wasteful Government DEI Programs and Preferencing,” which was responsible for the closure of the agency’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Democrats concerned DOGE is targeting NOAA, sources say

Democrats on Capitol Hill, and sources familiar with the situation, said the White House’s Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, has been inside the offices of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.  The White House DOGE team is a cost-cutting initiative created by President Trump to find ways to trim federal spending. Billionaire Elon Musk

Newsom requests more wildfires aid in “very productive” meeting with Trump

During an Oval Office meeting with President Donald Trump on Wednesday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom spoke on the critical need for federal assistance as Los Angeles County recovers from a series of devastating wildfires in January. “As we approach one month since the devastating wildfires across Southern California, we continue to cut red tape to speed

Trump’s comments on Gaza draw backlash as Palestinians return home after ceasefire

Trump’s comments on Gaza draw backlash as Palestinians return home after ceasefire – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump drew backlash when he suggested the United States should take control of the Gaza Strip and move Palestinians out during a news conference with the Israeli prime minister at the White House. Chris Livesay reports

USAID worker says “everyone is really scared” at agency after being locked out

USAID worker says “everyone is really scared” at agency after being locked out – CBS News Watch CBS News USAID personnel have been locked out of their offices and email since Monday, leaving many confused as to whether they’ll have healthcare or paychecks coming. One staffer spoke anonymously to Margaret Brennan, calling the shakeup by