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Agriculture Department tries to rehire fired workers tied to bird flu response
Read full article: Agriculture Department tries to rehire fired workers tied to bird flu responseThe Agriculture Department is scrambling to rehire several workers it fired as part of President Donald Trump’s broad cuts because they were involved in the government’s response to the ongoing bird flu outbreak that has devastated egg and poultry farms over the past three years.
Trump and Musk say they like working together and will keep at it. Will it last?
Read full article: Trump and Musk say they like working together and will keep at it. Will it last?It’s been a lingering question since the election: How long can a partnership between two billionaires who love being the center of attention last.
Hundreds rally against firing of federal workers, emphasizing threats to public health
Read full article: Hundreds rally against firing of federal workers, emphasizing threats to public healthAbout 300 protesters rallied outside the headquarters of the Department of Health and Human Services.
DOGE notches courtroom wins as Elon Musk crusades to slash federal government
Read full article: DOGE notches courtroom wins as Elon Musk crusades to slash federal governmentAlthough some parts of President Donald Trump’s agenda are getting bogged down by litigation, Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency is having better luck in the courtroom.
New Social Security chief contradicts claims that millions of dead people are getting payouts
Read full article: New Social Security chief contradicts claims that millions of dead people are getting payoutsThe new head of the Social Security Administration says deceased centenarians are “not necessarily receiving benefits."
Labor unions call on Trump to boost US shipbuilding against increasing Chinese dominance
Read full article: Labor unions call on Trump to boost US shipbuilding against increasing Chinese dominanceThe heads of four major labor unions are calling on President Donald Trump to boost American shipbuilding and enforce tariffs and other “strong penalties” against China for its increasing dominance.
Some of the 400 jobs that were cut at the FAA helped support air safety, a union says
Read full article: Some of the 400 jobs that were cut at the FAA helped support air safety, a union saysA union says jobs eliminated at the Federal Aviation Administration had direct roles in supporting safety inspectors and airport operations.
Trump speaks at Saudi investment conference in Miami Beach
Read full article: Trump speaks at Saudi investment conference in Miami BeachPresident Donald Trump arrived at Miami International Airport Wednesday and after stopping at Trump National Doral spoke at a conference at the Faena Hotel in Miami Beach.
Senate GOP budget bill back on track hours after Trump threw it into turmoil
Read full article: Senate GOP budget bill back on track hours after Trump threw it into turmoilSenate Republicans are pushing ahead with their $340 billion budget bill focused on funding the White House’s mass deportations and border security agenda.
Trump seeks greater control of independent regulators with his new executive order
Read full article: Trump seeks greater control of independent regulators with his new executive orderPresident Donald Trump is moving to give the White House direct control of independent federal regulators such as the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Federal Trade Commission and the Federal Communications Commission.
Senate confirms Kelly Loeffler, former Georgia senator, to lead Small Business Administration
Read full article: Senate confirms Kelly Loeffler, former Georgia senator, to lead Small Business AdministrationThe U.S. Senate has confirmed Kelly Loeffler, a Georgia businesswoman and former senator, to lead the Small Business Administration.
Trump administration labels 8 Latin American cartels as 'foreign terrorist organizations'
Read full article: Trump administration labels 8 Latin American cartels as 'foreign terrorist organizations'The Trump administration has designated eight Latin American crime organizations as “foreign terrorist organizations,” upping its pressure on cartels operating in the U.S. and on anyone aiding them.
Trump warns Zelenskyy to quickly negotiate war's end with Russia or risk not having a nation to lead
Read full article: Trump warns Zelenskyy to quickly negotiate war's end with Russia or risk not having a nation to leadPresident Donald Trump has warned Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that he “better move fast” to negotiate an end to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine or risk not having a nation to lead.
Trump officials want to ban junk food from SNAP. Past efforts show it's not easy to do
Read full article: Trump officials want to ban junk food from SNAP. Past efforts show it's not easy to doA push to ban sugary drinks, candy and more from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program may soon get a boost from new Trump Administration officials.
The Latest: Justice Department official urges quick dismissal of criminal case against NYC mayor
Read full article: The Latest: Justice Department official urges quick dismissal of criminal case against NYC mayorThe Justice Department’s second-in-command demanded that a judge dismiss corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams.
Americans' confidence in air travel safety dips slightly after Washington plane crash: AP-NORC poll
Read full article: Americans' confidence in air travel safety dips slightly after Washington plane crash: AP-NORC pollA new poll finds Americans’ confidence in air transportation and the federal agencies tasked with maintaining air safety has slipped a little from last year, following a recent crash in Washington.
US top diplomat Rubio visits the UAE after landmark talks with Russia over Ukraine war
Read full article: US top diplomat Rubio visits the UAE after landmark talks with Russia over Ukraine warU.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has met with the leader of the United Arab Emirates, wrapping up an overseas trip that saw the highest-level outreach between the United States and Russia since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Justice Department official urges quick dismissal of criminal case against New York City mayor
Read full article: Justice Department official urges quick dismissal of criminal case against New York City mayorA Justice Department official has pointed to sworn statements New York City Mayor Eric Adams made at a court hearing to urge a federal judge to agree that corruption charges against him can be dismissed.
Trump administration halts support for representing unaccompanied children in immigration court
Read full article: Trump administration halts support for representing unaccompanied children in immigration courtThe Trump administration has stopped support for legal representation in immigration court for children who enter the United States alone, a setback for those fighting deportation who can’t afford a lawyer.
Trump says AP will continue to be curtailed at White House until it changes style to Gulf of America
Read full article: Trump says AP will continue to be curtailed at White House until it changes style to Gulf of AmericaPresident Donald Trump says his administration will continue to restrict The Associated Press' access to cover presidential events until the news agency goes along with his renaming of the Gulf of Mexico.
DOGE is getting lists of the military's probationary workers from the Pentagon
Read full article: DOGE is getting lists of the military's probationary workers from the PentagonU.S. officials say Department of Government Efficiency staffers were at the Pentagon on Tuesday and receiving lists of the military's probationary employees.