New York and 18 other states sue Trump administration over DOGE access

New York Attorney General Letitia James filed a lawsuit with 18 other state attorneys general Friday against the Trump administration over the Department of Government Efficiency program, accusing DOGE of engaging in unauthorized access to sensitive information that includes Americans’ data on federal computer systems at the Treasury Department.  Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii,

Trump says he is revoking Biden’s security clearance

Washington — President Trump said Friday night he is “immediately revoking” former President Joe Biden’s security clearance and will bar him from receiving intelligence briefings.  “There is no need for Joe Biden to continue receiving access to classified information,” Mr. Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform.  Mr. Trump said he was taking the action

Trump administration tells states to stop spending on EV charging infrastructure

The Trump administration, in a letter Thursday, directed states to stop spending money for EV charging infrastructure — funds that had been allocated under former President Joe Biden. President Trump has slammed federal funding for electric vehicle chargers as “an incredible waste of taxpayer dollars.” But the administration may need an act of Congress to

Trump officials exerting unprecedented control over CDC scientific journal

Trump administration political appointees have taken steps in recent weeks to exert unprecedented influence over the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s flagship medical research publication, the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, multiple federal health officials tell CBS News. The interference included dictating what to cover and withholding studies on the growing bird flu outbreak.

The public won’t get to see Elon Musk’s financial disclosures. Here’s why that matters

Washington—Elon Musk, the world’s wealthiest man, whose companies have contracts with and interest in the federal government while Musk and his team overhaul the size and scope of government, won’t be filing a publicly available financial disclosure report. Instead, Musk’s required financial disclosure as a designated special government employee will be confidential, a White House

The public won’t get to see Elon Musk’s financial disclosures

Washington—Elon Musk, the world’s wealthiest man, whose companies have contracts with and interest in the federal government while Musk and his team overhaul the size and scope of government, won’t be filing a publicly available financial disclosure report. Instead, Musk’s required financial disclosure as a designated special government employee will be confidential, a White House