Investigative journalist Michael Shellenberger has presented findings suggesting that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) played roles in the 2019 impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump.
Seventeen state attorneys general have demanded that Republican congressional leaders investigate former National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Dr. Anthony Fauci for his role in the COVID-19 response.
Federal employees have until 11:59 p.m. ET on February 6, 2025, to accept the Trump administration’s resignation offer, part of a broader effort to downsize government operations. The initiative allows eligible workers to voluntarily resign and receive compensation and benefits through September 30, 2025. However, employees in essential roles such as military, postal services, immigration, and national security are excluded from this offer.
On February 5, 2025, hundreds of protesters gathered at the Capitol Mall in Sacramento as part of a nationwide demonstration against recent policies introduced by the Trump administration. Organized under the banner of the #50501 movement, protests took place in all 50 states, with demonstrators raising concerns over government overreach and controversial new policies.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has made public the complete transcript and video of CBS News' "60 Minutes" interview with former Vice President Kamala Harris, conducted in October 2024. This action follows allegations of deceptive editing by CBS, leading to an FCC investigation and a $10 billion lawsuit filed by former President Donald Trump against the network.
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, has intensified its scrutiny of federal agencies, focusing on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). This initiative aligns with President Donald Trump's directive to identify and eliminate government waste and fraud.
