80 m. ago Trump administration backs off requiring response to 'What did you do last week?' email

"No one knows what we are supposed to do," said one federal employee amid conflicting and shifting directives on whether to comply with Elon Musk's directive to list five accomplishments.

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91 m. ago Eagles will accept White House visit as soon as President Trump extends invite

The Philadelphia Eagles will accept a White House invite from President Donald Trump to celebrate their Super Bowl LIX victory over the Kansas City Chiefs.

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91 m. ago Web Summit attendees aren’t buying Scale AI CEO’s push for America ‘to win the AI war’

In a bold move last month, Scale AI CEO Alexandr Wang took out a full-page ad in The Washington Post, telling President Trump that “America must win the AI war.” The statement sparked mixed reactions, as seen during Wang’s appearance Sunday during the opening night of Web Summit Qatar. When Wang’s interviewer, Axios’ Felix Salmon, […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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1 hour ago New rules after tragedy shut National runways when Trump boards Marine One

New rules after tragedy shut National runways when Trump boards Marine One  The Washington Post

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1 hour ago Court ruling lets White House ban on the Associated Press continue, for now

The Trump administration may continue — for now — to keep the AP from covering key events. A federal judge declined to issue a temporary restraining order on Monday.

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1 hour ago How Elon Musk's DOGE reshaped government in its first 30 days

ABC News reports on the first 30 days of billionaire Elon Musk advising President Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency.

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1 hour ago Trump says Canada, Mexico tariffs on schedule despite border, fentanyl efforts

Trump says Canada, Mexico tariffs on schedule despite border, fentanyl efforts  Reuters Canada

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2 h. ago Trump budget bill in peril as warring House GOP factions threaten rebellion

House leaders' reconciliation bill is on thin ice on Monday evening as multiple Republican lawmakers threatened to defect.

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2 h. ago Trump officials list 5 weekly accomplishments ahead of Musk midnight deadline

Some Trump officials are listing their own accomplishments for last week ahead of a deadline on Monday evening for federal employees to report what they achieved.

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2 h. ago Wildfire experts in Washington state warn of fallout from Trump’s Forest Service cuts

Wildfire experts in Washington state warn of fallout from Trump’s Forest Service cuts  KUOW News and Information

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2 h. ago Trump Administration, Breaking With Musk’s Directive, Says Replying to His Email Is Voluntary

The response to Elon Musk’s “What did you do last week?” email to federal employees suggests that there may be limits to how far he can push the government’s work force.

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2 h. ago Trump: 'We're Going to Fort Knox' to See If the Gold Is Still There

The Trump administration is going to Fort Knox to see if the gold is still there, President Donald Trump told reporters on Monday. The post Trump: ‘We’re Going to Fort Knox’ to See If the Gold Is Still There appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 h. ago Democrats slam incoming FBI deputy director, Trump ally Dan Bongino

Dan Bongino, the former Secret Service agent turned Fox News host and conservative podcast personality, is set to be the next deputy director of the FBI.

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2 h. ago UN Security Council adopts neutral US stance on war in Ukraine as Trump pursues peace

UN Security Council adopts neutral US stance on war in Ukraine as Trump pursues peace  Reuters

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2 h. ago Layoffs at federal housing agency HUD would worsen homelessness, employees say

The Trump administration wants massive staff cuts at the federal housing agency. Employees and others say they could end up making record-high homelessness even worse.

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2 h. ago Ramaswamy officially launches gubernatorial campaign in Ohio: 'Best days are still yet ahead'

Vivek Ramaswamy, the multimillionaire biotech entrepreneur and former Republican presidential candidate who went on to become a major Trump supporter, launches a 2026 campaign for Ohio governor

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2 h. ago Prosecutor Fani Willis is fighting to keep her case against President Trump alive

Donald Trump and Atlanta prosecutor Fani Willis began their second terms in office a few weeks apart. Here's a look at how their fates have diverged over the last year.

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2 h. ago Top Harris surrogate makes major admission about Trump while mocking Dems: 'Can’t sell worth s

Mark Cuban admitted this weekend that “Democrats can’t sell" and that President Donald Trump is a master at marketing, saying he is better than Paris Hilton and Dennis Rodman.

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2 h. ago Medical research labs brace for possible funding cuts that could disrupt their work

Researchers say the Trump administration's plan to slash payments for indirect costs will hamper new medical science. One example? A lab studying respiratory viruses faces losing half its staff.

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3 h. ago 'If you don't answer ... you're fired': Trump stands behind Musk's DOGE productivity email

President Donald Trump voiced support for DOGE leader Elon Musk's instruction requiring federal employees to recap their weekly productivity.

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