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.
U.S. District Judge George O'Toole in Boston issued a temporary injunction against the Trump administration's proposed buyout program for federal employees, delaying its implementation until at least Monday.
The Trump administration is set to present its strategy to conclude the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine at the upcoming Munich Security Conference in Germany.
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reduced its crypto enforcement team from over 50 lawyers, according to The New York Times. The move follows President Donald Trump’s executive order aimed at curbing regulatory overreach in digital assets, signaling a shift toward a more pro-business regulatory environment.
Former FBI Director James Comey urged FBI and Department of Justice agents to “sleep, love, [and] laugh” as a means of resisting what he called the "evil" within former President Donald Trump’s administration. Comey, who was fired by Trump in May 2017, issued a statement emphasizing the importance of maintaining integrity and joy in public service despite political pressures.
A transgender individual has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration to challenge the executive order removing biological men from women's prisons.
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and Office of Personnel Management (OPM) under President Donald Trump issued a memo to provide guidance for federal workers to return to office.
Brittany Aldean, wife of country music star Jason Aldean, expressed her optimism for America following the inauguration of President Donald Trump. After attending the event alongside her husband, Brittany reflected on the experience in an Instagram story, calling it a "bucket list moment" and a hopeful sign for the nation’s future.
In a significant shake-up during his first week in office, President Donald Trump dismissed 17 Inspectors General (IGs) in what has been described as a "Friday night purge." The move underscores Trump's commitment to reshaping federal oversight and addressing long-standing issues within government agencies.
President Donald Trump announced plans to waive nearly all federal permitting requirements to expedite rebuilding efforts in Los Angeles County after devastating wildfires claimed at least 28 lives and destroyed over 16,000 structures. Trump urged local officials to adopt similar measures to fast-track recovery.
