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Federal Agencies Freezing Funding Despite Court Orders

Federal agencies in Washington face challenges in maintaining funding for programs amid legal battles and conflicting directives, impacting fund disburseme...

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Federal firings are so chaotic workers are being let go ‘in error’ — then axed again

White House is seeking to reduce agency budget cuts between 30 and 40 percent – with workforce reductions leading the way

The Independent UK

Trump’s onslaught on checks and balances is ushering in a new age of political corruption, experts warn

From telling the Justice Department to stop enforcing the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act to firing the head of the Office of Government Ethics, the new president’s actions have already raised alarms, writes Andrew Feinberg

The Independent UK

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75,000 workers have accepted Trump’s buyout — far short of White House projections

Administration shuts down buyout program after 3.75 percent of federal workers accept pay until September in exchange for resignation

The Independent UK

The White House says it's a 'fact' that the Gulf of Mexico has been renamed. Is that right?

For more than four centuries, the body of water stretching from Florida through Texas and into Mexico has been known as the Gulf of Mexico

The Independent UK

Fork In The Road: Only 75,000 Workers Take Trump, Musk Buyout Offer

The number of federal workers that accepted President Trump's buyout offer under the "Fork in the Road" program did not reach the White House's projection following union pushback.

Latin Times

Elon Musk wants to tear out entire federal agencies: ‘It’s like a weed. If you don’t remove the roots, the weed will grow back’

Musk said the action of “deleting” entire agencies is necessary to prevent future administrations from rehiring for what he believes are unnecessary roles.

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Some federal workers are ‘getting wealthy at taxpayer expense,’ says Elon Musk, whose companies have received at least $20 billion from the government

Musk’s task force wants to cut tens of thousands of federal workers, and now it’s aiming at people he thinks are too rich.

Fortune

'Backstabber' Mitch McConnell Under Fire: Lone GOP Senator Votes Against Trump DNI Pick Tulsi Gabbard

Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell is faced with much backlash from social media users after he voted No during Wednesday's confirmation vote for Tulsi Gabbard, President Trump's pick to be his Director of National Intelligence.

International Business Times

Donald Trump calls Elon Musk's son X a high IQ individual; internet divided over his presence in the Oval Office

Tech billionaire Elon Musk once took his son, X Æ ‘X’ A-Xii, to the White House. As Elon Musk started taking questions and addressed the media, it was his 4 year old son who grabbed all the attention.

The Times of India

The latest inflation report shows that high prices are Trump's major economic challenge

Donald Trump promised as a candidate that he could easily conquer inflation, but the reality is proving tougher than he expected

The Independent UK

Judge rules Trump can downsize federal government with worker buyouts

Legal victory for Republican president is significant progress following string of courtroom setbacks

The Guardian - US

Grimes Slams Elon Musk For Bringing Their Son To The White House Without Her Permission

Elon Musk decided to bring his 4-year-old son along to a White House press conference, and Grimes wasn't exactly thrilled about it.

Pedestrian.tv

Trump website monitoring ‘government waste’ is a placeholder about a made-up architectural firm

Democratic lawmakers have accused Department of Government of Efficiency of providing little transparency about efforts to drastically reduce size and spending of federal government

The Independent UK

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Trump White House Blocks AP Reporters From Events

Trump White House bans AP reporters over Gulf of Mexico naming dispute, sparking concerns about press freedom and language control.

International Business Times

Trump Says To Sign Order On Reciprocal Tariffs Today Or Tomorrow

US President Donald Trump committed Wednesday to announcing "reciprocal tariffs" on other countries, saying he could sign an order for them within a day, a move that could open new fronts in a trade war.

International Business Times

White House Says American Among Three Detainees Freed By Belarus

US officials said Wednesday they had secured the release of three "hostages" who had been detained in Belarus, including an American citizen, in a diplomatic success for President Donald Trump's administration.

Latin Times

Trump Admin Defends Kicking Reporter From White House for Refusing to Use 'Gulf of America': 'We Are Going to Hold Lies Accountable'

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt attacked news outlets on Wednesday for their resistance to use "Gulf of America" despite Google and Apple accepting the change.

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Reason

Trump Bans A.P. From Oval Office for Not Saying 'Gulf of America'

A dust-up over geographical nomenclature is silly, but it signals the Trump administration's hostility to the First Amendment and freedom of the press.

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White House Claims Judicial Branch Faces Constitutional Crisis

White House's concerns over judicial overreach in blocking Trump's policies spark a constitutional crisis debate.

The Independent UK

White House justifies blocking AP reporters over ‘Gulf of America’ gripe as holding ‘lies accountable’

‘Nobody has the right to go into the Oval Office and ask a president of the United States questions,’ the White House press secretary fumed

The Guardian - US

AP excoriates White House barring of reporters as ‘alarming precedent’

Editor Julie Pace writes to Trump’s chief of staff about ban on its journalists after AP declines to use ‘Gulf of America’

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White House Press Secretary Addresses Possible Trump-Putin Meeting

White House press secretary discusses potential Trump-Putin meeting, preconditions, and diplomatic efforts for peace and stability.

The Guardian - US

Trump is the most lawless president in American history

If Trump simply ignores the high court, is that the end of law?

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President Trump To Announce Reciprocal Tariffs Before Modi's Visit

President Trump to announce reciprocal tariffs before Indian PM Modi's visit, aligning with existing tariffs on American goods. Administration emphasizes c...

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