2 hours ago Trump administration puts on leave USAID staff globally in dramatic aid overhaul

Trump administration puts on leave USAID staff globally in dramatic aid overhaul  Reuters

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6 hours ago FBI gives Justice details on employees who worked Jan. 6 cases, FBI agents sue

The details on FBI employees comes in response to a Justice Department memo last week, asking for names of all current and former FBI personnel who worked on Jan. 6 cases or the prosecution of Hamas leaders.

Society

11 hours ago Bill Gates 'worried' about scaling back USAID: 'You could have literally millions of deaths'

Bill Gates told the co-hosts of "The View" on Tuesday that he was worried about the Trump administration's steps to scale back USAID, and said it could lead to millions of deaths.

Economics

35 minutes ago The Aga Khan, spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims and a philanthropist, dies at 88

Considered by followers to be a direct descendant of the Prophet Muhammad, His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV was a student when his grandfather picked him to lead the Shia Ismaili Muslim diaspora.

Events

14 hours ago Elon Musk creates confusion about IRS’ Direct File — but the free tax program is still available

While Musk’s tweet may have intimated that the group of workers had been eliminated, an individual with knowledge of the IRS workforce said the Direct File program was still accepting tax returns. The post Elon Musk creates confusion about IRS’ Direct File — but the free tax program is still available appeared first on Boston.com.

Technology

13 hours ago US funding pause leaves millions ‘in jeopardy’, insist UN humanitarians

US funding pause leaves millions ‘in jeopardy’, insist UN humanitarians  UN News

Science

3 hours ago Unions sue Trump administration over ‘arbitrary and capricious’ federal employee buyout offers

Unions representing federal employees filed a lawsuit seeking a temporary restraining order and delay of a Feb. 6 deadline to accept a buyout from the Trump administration.

Politics

12 hours ago Report: Biden Admin Made Improper Payments Totaling $236 Billion in 2023

The Biden administration wasted $236 billion in improper payments throughout 71 federal programs in 2023, according to Government Accountability Office. The post Report: Biden Admin Made Improper Payments Totaling $236 Billion in 2023 appeared first on Breitbart.

Economics

4 hours ago Seattle high school principal on leave after DUI, reckless endangerment arrest

Seattle high school principal on leave after DUI, reckless endangerment arrest  FOX 13 Seattle

Events

28 hours ago Elon Musk's DOGE Is Still Blocking HIV/AIDS Relief Exempted From Foreign Aid Cuts

The Trump Administration claims it is allowing "lifesaving" foreign aid to continue, but in reality, DOGE is preventing vital work on HIV and AIDS from saving lives.

Technology

13 hours ago Deel unloads $300M in secondary sale, brings General Catalyst on as an investor

Fintech-turned-HR outfit Deel is trying to lay the groundwork for an IPO. On Tuesday, it said its annual revenue run rate climbed to $800 million in 2024 after growing by 70%. The startup, which helps businesses globally hire, manage and pay employees remotely, also said it has sold $300 million in secondary shares to General […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Economics

8 hours ago Immigration think tank cooks up scheme to use ‘snitches’ to force migrants to self

The Center for Immigration Studies released a proposal for a small change in current tax law that would allow private citizens to sue employers who hire illegal labor.

Events

28 hours ago Elon Musk’s DOGE Is Still Blocking HIV/AIDS Relief Exempted From Foreign Aid Cuts

The Trump Administration claims it is allowing "lifesaving" foreign aid to continue, but in reality, DOGE is preventing vital work on HIV and AIDS from saving lives.

Technology

4 hours ago Democratic lawmakers slam Elon Musk's access to Treasury Department: 'We are at war'

Democratic lawmakers are speaking out against Elon Musk having access to the Treasury Department over fears of misappropriating taxpayers funds.

Politics

15 hours ago NY Times Report: Elon Musk Sleeping in Federal Office Building to Save Taxpayers $1 Billion Per Day

Elon Musk, director of the new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), and his staff are sleeping in the federal personnel office to save taxpayers about $1 billion a day, a person familiar with the situation told the New York Times. The post NY Times Report: Elon Musk Sleeping in Federal Office Building to Save Taxpayers $1 Billion Per Day appeared first on Breitbart.

Economics

8 hours ago Sweden School Shooting Leaves at Least 10 Dead in Country’s ‘Worst’ Gun Attack

The shooting occurred at a center for adult education in the city of Orebro. The suspect is believed to be among the dead, officials said.

Events

5 hours ago Chaos Consumes USAID as State Department Moves to Send Overseas Staffers Home

The US government’s primary foreign aid agency has employees stationed all over the world, many of whom are now bracing to abruptly leave their posts.

Politics

10 hours ago Will LA wildfires leave lasting dent on tourism? Some are ‘very nervous’

Will LA wildfires leave lasting dent on tourism? Some are ‘very nervous’  South China Morning Post

Events

5 hours ago Healey slams Department of Transportation memo tying funding to birth rates

DOT Secretary Sean Duffy mandated that DOT programs, grants, and policies “give preference to communities” with high marriage and birth rates. The post Healey slams Department of Transportation memo tying funding to birth rates appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

11 hours ago Crockett Blames White Supremacists for 80% of Violent Crimes; Says Tired of 'White Tears' from 'Mediocre White Boys' on DEI

Monday, during an appearance on CNN, Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) gave a wide-ranging interview in which she railed against the Trump administration and its efforts to eradicate so-called diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies from the federal government. The post Crockett Blames White Supremacists for 80% of Violent Crimes; Says Tired of ‘White Tears’ from ‘Mediocre White Boys’ on DEI appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

5 hours ago Senate Confirms Pam Bondi as Attorney General with Bipartisan Support, 54

The Senate confirmed Pam Bondi as Attorney General, fulfilling President Donald Trump's choice to run his Justice Department.  The post Senate Confirms Pam Bondi as Attorney General with Bipartisan Support, 54-46 appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

16 hours ago Syria's new leader denounces Iran, calling its proxies a regional threat

Syria's interim president says the now departed Iranian forces were damaging to his country and also posed a threat to the wider Middle East.

Events

5 hours ago Trump administration prepares to withdraw USAID staff from overseas posts by weekend

"We are being tasked to assist the department in recalling USAID employees to the United States by Saturday," State Department official Seth Green wrote in an email to staff on Tuesday.

Politics

17 hours ago Wisconsin man, dog found stabbed to death at home hours after police responded to possible break

A Kenosha man and his dog were found dead at a home hours after the Kenosha Police Department investigated a possible break-in there.

Events

5 hours ago 'Thank you for your service': Trump administration puts USAID staff on leave

In a brief note posted on the international development agency's website, almost all employees were told they would be put on leave. The note ended with the words, "Thank you for your service."

Politics

20 hours ago California Democrats Pass $50 Million to Fight Trump, Defend Illegal Alien Criminals; Seek Billions in Fire Aid

California Democrats passed $50 million in spending Monday to fight President Donald Trump's administration and its policies -- while also seeking billions of dollars in federal aid to clean up and rebuild after devastating wildfires. The post California Democrats Pass $50 Million to Fight Trump, Defend Illegal Alien Criminals; Seek Billions in Fire Aid appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

5 hours ago USAID missions overseas ordered to shut down, staff being recalled: report

The overseas missions for USAID, the aid agency, have reportedly been told to shut down and that workers have been recalled to the United States.

Politics

20 hours ago USAID contractors fire staff, face cash crunch as Trump causes chaos in aid world

USAID contractors fire staff, face cash crunch as Trump causes chaos in aid world  Reuters

Events

6 hours ago Trump says Palestinians should leave Gaza, US will take it over and rebuild

He said the U.S. would "level the site" and create "an economic development."

Politics

20 hours ago 'Beyond betrayal.' Venezuelans in Florida are angry at Trump immigration policy

Trump's decision to remove Temporary Protected Status means more than 500,000 Venezuelans may be forced to leave the U.S. Venezuelan Americans, many of whom voted for Trump, call it a betrayal.

Events

6 hours ago Trump says Palestinians should leave Gaza permanently and US will ‘take over’ strip

Trump says Palestinians should leave Gaza permanently and US will ‘take over’ strip  CNN

Politics

21 hours ago Violent crime drops in top 10 largest US city as police use grids to target worst offenders

Dallas' interim Chief of Police Michael Igo shared how the department is using data to combat violent crime, leading to a decrease in violent crime.

Events

6 hours ago More USAID officials being put on administrative leave as offices in Washington remain closed all week

More USAID officials being put on administrative leave as offices in Washington remain closed all week  CNN

Politics

25 hours ago Martha's Vineyard Residents Defend Illegal Aliens After Previously Shipping Them Off Island

Residents of the wealthy, liberal enclave called Martha's Vineyard, who previously called for illegal aliens to be shipped off of their island, defended illegal aliens as the Trump administration has ramped up deportations. The post Martha’s Vineyard Residents Defend Illegal Aliens After Previously Shipping Them Off Island appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

6 hours ago Trump says U.S. will own and develop Gaza, and its two million Palestinians should leave for now

Trump says U.S. will own and develop Gaza, and its two million Palestinians should leave for now  CNBC

Politics

28 hours ago United States and El Salvador Sign Memorandum of Understanding Concerning Strategic Civil Nuclear Cooperation

United States and El Salvador Sign Memorandum of Understanding Concerning Strategic Civil Nuclear Cooperation  Department of State

Events

6 hours ago Trump says U.S. will 'take over' Gaza to develop it, and Palestinians should leave

Trump says U.S. will 'take over' Gaza to develop it, and Palestinians should leave  CNBC

Politics

29 hours ago Mexican cartels targeting Border Patrol agents with kamikaze drones, explosives amid Trump crackdown: report

Mexican drug cartels have planned attacks on U.S. Border Patrol agents with kamikaze drones and other explosives to combat a crackdown by the Trump administration at the southern border.

Events

7 hours ago LGBTQ+ advocates, families sue Trump admin for ending funding of transgender healthcare under 19

A group of LGBTQ+ advocates and families are suing the Trump administration over an executive order banning federal funding for transgender healthcare for those under 19.

Politics

29 hours ago Defense Secretary Says Full Control of Southern Border Equals 'Mission Accomplishment'

Defense Secretary Says Full Control of Southern Border Equals 'Mission Accomplishment'  Department of Defense

Events

7 hours ago Trump 2nd term live updates: Trump again pushes to relocate 1 million Palestinians

President Donald Trump has begun his second administration with a series of controversial moves and decisions.

Politics

7 hours ago Why Elon Musk is driving such drastic changes in the federal government

The Trump administration is implementing drastic changes throughout the federal government. The man driving the changes is Elon Musk.

Politics

7 hours ago Pending 49ers free agent makes claim about what they will be missing if he departs

Pending 49ers free agent makes claim about what they will be missing if he departs  AtoZ Sports

Politics

7 hours ago Trump learns Biden signed with major Hollywood talent agency: 'You've got to be kidding me'

President Donald Trump wished former President Joe Biden well after learning Biden had signed with a major talent agency weeks after leaving office.

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