72 m. ago Trump Dismantles Government Fight Against Foreign Influence Operations

The Trump administration has reassigned or forced out several dozen government employees who had been working to fight foreign interference in U.S. elections at multiple agencies, according to current and former officials.

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86 m. ago Fired federal workers see their dreams shattered and an uncertain future

As the Trump administration hacks away at government agencies, many employees who were cut are left fearing for their future and in the dark about their next steps.

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94 m. ago As the U.S. steps back from global health, what role will China play?

With the U.S. withdrawing from the World Health Organization and rethinking foreign aid, China has an opportunity to play a bigger role — with different goals.

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96 m. ago Mississippi judge orders local paper to remove editorial critical of city council

A judge granted a temporary restraining order against the Clarksdale Press Register on Tuesday on behalf of the City of Clarksdale, Mississippi over an editorial.

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99 m. ago DOGE Puts $1 Spending Limit on Government Employee Credit Cards

The restrictions are already in place at the General Services Administration along with several other agencies. Soon they’ll roll out to most of the federal government, sources say.

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2 h. ago Chris Kluwe Is Arrested After Protesting MAGA Plaque in Huntington Beach

Chris Kluwe, a former punter for the Vikings, was arrested after speaking at a City Council meeting in Huntington Beach, Calif.

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2 h. ago Advocates celebrate override of Dem governor’s ‘misguided’ veto of protecting kids from gender transitions

The Kansas state legislature overrode a veto from Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly to pass a bill protecting minors from gender transition surgeries.

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2 h. ago Ukraine should 'tone it down,' sign Trump mineral deal, Waltz says

National Security Adviser Mike Waltz said Thursday that officials in Kyiv "need to tone it down" after a fierce back and forth Trump and Zelenskyy.

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2 h. ago California privacy regulator seeks to fine Florida data broker after huge breach of Social Security numbers

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2 h. ago Menendez brothers discuss 'bullying and trauma' in prison in rare public remarks, new podcast interview

Convicted parental killer Erik Menendez discusses the "trauma and bullying" of his life in a California prison in a new interview from behind bars.

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2 h. ago Headin' up to San Francisco, Justin Verlander reflects on remarkable career: 'Appreciative of everything'

Headin' up to San Francisco, Justin Verlander reflects on remarkable career: 'Appreciative of everything'  CBS 6 News Richmond WTVR

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3 h. ago US Government Should "Take Over" Washington: Donald Trump Amid Rift With Mayor

US Government Should "Take Over" Washington: Donald Trump Amid Rift With Mayor  NDTV

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3 h. ago Washington State Senate Approves Sweeping Parking Reform Bill

Washington State Senate Approves Sweeping Parking Reform Bill  The Urbanist

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3 h. ago Key Republican governor applauds Trump frenetic pace, says DOGE needed to 'right size' Washington

Republican Gov. Brian Kemp of Georgia, in a Fox News Digital interview, applauds President Donald Trump for "moving fast and quick" and weighs in on efforts by Elon Musk and DOGE to downsize the federal government.

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3 h. ago Trump says feds should 'take over' and govern Washington D.C.

Trump says feds should 'take over' and govern Washington D.C.  USA TODAY

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4 h. ago What Europeans think of Trump’s approach to Ukraine (and what they might do next)

What Europeans think of Trump’s approach to Ukraine (and what they might do next)  Atlantic Council

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4 h. ago These feds took Trump’s ‘fork’ deal. Then they got fired — creating a government ‘mess.’

These feds took Trump’s ‘fork’ deal. Then they got fired — creating a government ‘mess.’  The Washington Post

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4 h. ago The Hitchhiker's Guide to confirming Kash Patel and the marathon Senate voting session to tee up Trump era

The Senate plans to debate and vote on the confirmation of Kash Patel Thursday to further the process of confirming President Trump's Cabinet.

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4 h. ago Dept of Ed spending soared 749% despite downsizing, new DOGE

Fiscal watchdog group OpenTheBooks says federal agency spending has far outpaced the rate of government growth, including a 749% increase in Department of Education spending.

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4 h. ago The importance of US LNG for economic growth and the global energy transition

The importance of US LNG for economic growth and the global energy transition  Atlantic Council

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