Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald and Northern Ireland First Minister Michelle O'Neill have announced they will not attend the annual St. Patrick's Day celebrations at the White House.
President Donald Trump, in collaboration with Elon Musk, head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has initiated a directive requiring federal employees to detail their weekly work accomplishments.
Senator John Curtis (R-UT) is backing President Donald Trump’s decision to dismiss several senior military officials, calling it a necessary step to realign the military with the administration’s priorities. In a recent interview, Curtis described Trump’s election victory as a “stop the car” moment, suggesting that voters demanded a dramatic shift in leadership. The senator argued that the firings reflect Trump’s commitment to fixing issues such as border security, military readiness, and excessive bureaucracy within the Pentagon.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has issued a firm warning to Pentagon officials, making it clear that those who refuse to follow President Donald Trump’s directives will be removed from their positions. During an interview on Fox News Sunday, Hegseth addressed growing speculation about a list of personnel slated for termination, denying the existence of a formal list but reiterating that officers unwilling to carry out lawful orders would be dismissed. His remarks underscore the administration’s intent to enforce strict discipline and realign the Pentagon’s priorities with the president’s defense strategy.
Former Vice President Kamala Harris took the stage at the 56th NAACP Image Awards, using her acceptance speech to take subtle jabs at President Donald Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk. Receiving the prestigious Chairman’s Award for her contributions to public service, Harris focused on issues of civil rights, democracy, and social justice while signaling concerns over the nation’s leadership.
President Donald Trump has announced that Maine will lose all federal funding unless the state complies with his executive order barring biological males from competing in women’s sports. Speaking at a Republican Governors Association meeting, Trump expressed frustration over Maine’s continued allowance of transgender athletes in female competitions.
Commerce Department Secretary Howard Lutnick confirmed on Fox News that President Donald Trump has a goal to abolish the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and "let all the outsiders pay."
President Donald Trump announced the development of the National Garden of American Heroes, which will feature individuals such as Harriet Tubman, Muhammad Ali, and Jackie Robinson.
