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Unions representing federal workers filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration to block the sudden closure of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) cut USAID’s workforce from over 10,000 to fewer than 300 and placed thousands of employees on administrative leave. This move disrupted foreign aid programs and sparked concerns about U.S. national security.

President Trump’s recent executive actions face growing resistance in federal courts, as judges block several of his key policies. U.S. District Judge John Coughenour in Seattle recently struck down Trump’s order to limit birthright citizenship, calling it “blatantly unconstitutional” and affirming it as a protected right under the 14th Amendment. In Boston, Judge George O’Toole paused Trump’s federal worker resignation program, awaiting further arguments.

Russell Vought was confirmed as the new director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in a 53-47 Senate vote. Known for advocating conservative fiscal policies, Vought is tasked with managing looming fiscal challenges, including averting a government shutdown and addressing the debt ceiling. His confirmation reinforces the administration’s goal of reshaping federal spending through deep cuts, particularly in social programs like Medicaid, and pushing for expanded presidential control over budget decisions.

A Bering Air Cessna 208B Grand Caravan, carrying nine passengers and one pilot, vanished from radar on February 6, 2025, while en route from Unalakleet to Nome, Alaska.

Twelve Democrat attorneys general announced plans to sue the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, to prevent its access to federal payment systems containing sensitive personal information.

Elon Musk, one of the most influential figures in technology and government reform, has become the target of an escalating trend of hate speech, defamation, and violent rhetoric.

NASA has issued a new directive instructing employees, contractors, and grantees to remove pronouns from all work-related communications, including email signatures.

Episcopal Bishop Mariann Budde, who publicly criticized President Donald Trump over his immigration policies, is now facing scrutiny after reports revealed that her church’s federal contracting arm, Episcopal Migration Ministry (EMM), received $53 million in taxpayer funds in 2023 for its migrant resettlement efforts. The Trump administration has temporarily paused these programs for evaluation of potential abuse.

Catholic Relief Services (CRS), the largest recipient of USAID funding, is bracing for significant reductions following the Trump administration’s decision to freeze foreign aid and restructure government spending. With 50% of its $1.5 billion budget coming from USAID, CRS is preparing for mass layoffs, office closures, and project terminations worldwide.

Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-MA) sparked controversy Thursday when she criticized Iowa for being "too White" during a House Oversight and Government Reform Committee hearing on government efficiency.