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DOGE’s ‘What Did You Do Last Week?’ Email Gets Pushback From Trump-Appointed Officials
The weekend demand that federal employees justify their jobs — or lose them by refusing to reply — increased resistance to DOGE among Trump supporters.Inc. - Feb. 24 -
Thomas Friedman on Trump’s Desire to Be President for Life
The president wants to create a revolution abroad. This Opinion columnist would love to see a plan.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
The impact of President Trump, DOGE's work to shutter the CFPB
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a watchdog agency created to protect consumers, is under fire by President Trump and DOGE. Its new head ordered work to stop and funding to end.CBS News - Feb. 23 -
Trump holds press conference with French President Macron
Watch live coverage as President Trump and President Macron of France hold a joint press conference at the White House.NBC News - Feb. 24 -
Writing the History of the Biden Presidency, in the Trump Era
A group of academics met to hash out a first scholarly history of the Biden administration. But in today’s scrambled politics, has the yardstick for success and failure changed?The New York Times - 6d -
Federal workers demand help from Congress after firings, Musk's ultimatum
Federal workers are struggling to figure out what is happening with their jobs after Elon Musk's ultimatum to document their work or resign. Some are showing up at town halls nationwide, demanding ...CBS News - Feb. 25 -
VA reverses course, halts contract cancellations after pressure from Congress
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) on Wednesday paused an effort to terminate hundreds of contracts after pressure from Democrat lawmakers, according to Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee ...The Hill - 6d -
All the president’s friends, from Natalie Harp and Daniel Penny to Andrew Tate
There are three tried-and-tested strategies for getting into Donald Trump’s inner circle, from adoration to misogyny. There are three tried-and-tested strategies for getting into Donald Trump’s ...The Guardian - Feb. 22 -
Trump and Musk addressed email termination threats, neither cleared up the confusion
Since Elon Musk threatened federal workers with firings if they didn't list five work accomplishments, Trump tells them they're "on the bubble" if they don't comply.ABC News - 6d -
Democrats Invite Fired Federal Workers to Trump’s Congressional Address
The move comes as lawmakers hear from constituents over President Trump’s and Elon Musk’s efforts to slash federal spending and cull the civil service ranks.The New York Times - 1d -
Jeffries: It's important to have 'strong, determined and dignified Democratic presence’ at Trump address
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) called for Democrats to have a “strong, determined and dignified” presence at President Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday. ...The Hill - 23h -
Trump will face dozens of fired bureaucrats at joint address Tuesday
At Trump's address to a joint session of Congress Tuesday, congressional Democrats made a concerted effort to bring terminated bureaucrats as their guests.ABC News - 11h -
Virginia Democrat to boycott Trump address in solidarity with federal workers
The top Democrat on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee is skipping President Trump’s speech to Congress Tuesday night. Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.), who represents a large number ...The Hill - 11h -
Sen. Elizabeth Warren on Trump's address, pushing back on his agenda
President Trump is set to deliver a joint session address, touting his administration's recent actions, including new tariffs, federal workforce reductions and efforts to end the war in Ukraine. ...CBS News - 10h -
Ocasio-Cortez skipping Trump address, will live post instead
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) said she will not attend President Trump’s address to the joint session of Congress Tuesday night. She said she will be posting live about the speech on ...The Hill - 5h -
How will Trump address rising prices as new tariffs take form?
President Trump's tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico and China are bound to increase prices for Americans. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports as Mr. Trump prepares to address both chambers of Congress.CBS News - 5h -
Tariffs, Ukraine and Gaza loom over Trump's 'American Dream' address
The theme of Trump's Tuesday address is "Renewal of the American Dream," but he's also expected to remark on what his second-term agenda may mean for the world.ABC News - 4h -
Live updates: Trump set to address lawmakers as his tariffs rock trade
President Trump will address Congress Tuesday night against the backdrop of newly levied tariffs on the nation's closest trading partners, Canada and Mexico. The tariffs may be short-lived, though, ...The Hill - 1h -
Trump to make high-stakes address marking six weeks in office
Six weeks after his sweeping election win, President Trump is set to tout his accomplishments and the theme, according to the White House, of the “renewal of the American dream.” It comes as ...NBC News - 1h -
Trump-Zelensky clash highlights Congress at a crossroads over foreign policy
The explosive clash between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the White House on Friday has sparked a firestorm on Capitol Hill, pitting “America First” Republicans ...The Hill - 4d -
Trump needs a "designated survivor" for speech to Congress. Here's how it works.
With members of the presidential line of succession in the Capitol for President Trump's speech to the joint session of Congress, a designated survivor will be named to stay away in case of a ...CBS News - 1d -
Trump trades public attacks for a behind-the-scenes approach to influence Congress
Trump’s friendlier approach to dealing with Republican lawmakers is a stark departure from his first term, when he often took his critics to task on social media.NBC News - 15h -
Watch live: House Democrats speak ahead of Trump's speech to Congress
House Democratic leaders will give remarks Tuesday morning ahead of President Trump's first major speech before Congress. The press conference, led by Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar ...The Hill - 9h -
Trump's speeches to Congress: How long has he spoken?
President Trump could speak for well over an hour when he addresses lawmakers in the Capitol on Tuesday, with a betting line set at one hour and 24.5 minutes, as he seeks to tout his recent actions ...The Hill - 7h -
Trump is making his big speech to Congress. Here’s how to watch.
Tuesday night’s speech will be President Donald Trump’s first televised prime-time address since he returned to office six weeks ago.Politico - 4h -
Trump is about to face an audience with the power to make or break his agenda. And it’s not Congress.
They’ll be front and center at Trump’s joint address.Politico - 3h -
Live updates on Trump's speech before a joint session of Congress
President Trump will address a joint session of Congress and the nation in his first speech to lawmakers since he took office six weeks ago.CBS News - 20m -
Thousands of IRS employees expected to be fired by Trump administration this week
One month into Trump's new administration, the president is continuing with his efforts to reshape the federal government. More than 6,000 IRS employees are expected to be fired by the end of the ...CBS News - Feb. 20 -
Trump expected to name Patel as acting ATF head: Reports
President Trump is expected to appoint new FBI Director Kash Patel to serve as the acting head of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), a domestic law enforcement agency ...The Hill - Feb. 23 -
Trump expected to name Kash Patel as acting ATF director: Sources
Donald Trump is expected to name FBI Director Kash Patel as the acting head of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, sources told ABC News.ABC News - Feb. 22 -
More Trump administration firings, another email expected on work week details
There are concerns over Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) firings at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. This comes as details emerge about another potential email asking ...CBS News - 4d -
Second "what did you do last week" email expected to go to some federal workers
A second email asking government workers to detail what they did in the last week is expected to go out to some on Saturday.CBS News - 4d -
Why President Trump is pursuing a 'sledgehammer' approach with tariffs and global trade deals
President Donald Trump's aggressive tariff plans covering many key economic allies and trading partners of the U.S. has support by the numbers.CNBC - Feb. 20 -
Ukrainians rally around their president after Trump seeks to denigrate him
Days before the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion, Ukrainians are as somber and tense as they were right before Moscow launched the warABC News - Feb. 21 -
Stock Market Sees Biggest Declines of Trump’s Presidency So Far
Fueling a 1.7 percent decline on Friday was an unexpected drop in the University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment index, as Americans worried about stubborn inflation.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
Trump to meet with Polish president, amid discussions about Ukraine war
Polish President Andrzej Duda is expected to meet with President Trump on the sidelines of the Conservative Political Action conference on Saturday.CBS News - Feb. 21 -
President Trump should combine extending tax cuts with fixing Social Security
It would be good fiscal policy and probably good politicsMarketWatch - Feb. 23 -
Everything President Donald Trump has said about the film 'The Apprentice'
Here is everything President Donald Trump and his team have said about the "The Apprentice" before its two stars are up for Oscars on March 2.ABC News - Feb. 24 -
Former Trump adviser discusses president's approach to Ukraine war
Three years ago Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. President Trump says he can end the war, which he recently blamed Ukraine for starting. Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster, who served as Mr. ...CBS News - Feb. 24