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Federal firings and office closures create concerns for miners

Reported closures and firings at federal offices are creating concerns about the safety and health of coal miners. On Tuesday, massive layoffs at the Department of Health and Human were expected ...

The Hill - 2d

Layoffs start at federal agencies that deal with health, drugs, food, more

Employees of the massive U.S. Department of Health and Human Services began getting dismissal notices in a major overhaul expected to ultimately lay off up to 10,000 people.

CBS News - 2d

Biden’s Health Secretary Joins the Governor’s Race in California

Xavier Becerra, the former secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, may face Kamala Harris in a potential Democratic showdown in their home state.

The New York Times - 1d

Several Colorado students' visas revoked, universities say

At least nine students between the University of Colorado and Colorado State University have had their student visas revoked by the Department of Homeland Security, spokespeople for the schools ...

CBS News - 1d

Tesla shares rise on report Elon Musk could be leaving DOGE post soon

Tesla shares rose after Politico reported that CEO Elon Musk could leave his post at the so-called Department of Government Efficiency.

CNBC - 1d

Inside the C.D.C., a Final ‘Love Letter’ Before Mass Layoffs

The agency’s injury center was among the departments that were largely gutted in Tuesday’s wave of dismissals. Read a staff member’s letter to colleagues while they awaited their fates.

The New York Times - 1d

Jobless Claim Rate Stays Stable Despite Mass Federal Layoffs

New Labor Department data show private businesses are avoiding mass firings, but the many federal layoffs haven’t translated into new claims.

Inc. - 12h

Pentagon watchdog investigating Hegseth's use of Signal

The Defense Department's internal watchdog is investigating Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's use of the messaging app Signal to discuss highly sensitive military information, according to a newly ...

The Hill - 10h

How Kennedy is already weakening America's childhood vaccine system

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Department of Health and Human Services cut $2 billion from a program that supports vaccines for vulnerable children.

NBC News - 10h

Pentagon launches investigation into Pete Hegseth’s use of Signal app after sensitive information leak

Defense chief and others discussed US military operations on messaging app that included journalist. The inspector general of the Department of Defense (DoD) is launching an investigation into ...

The Guardian - 9h

Trump tariffs live: US stocks plummet in after-hours trading as experts warn Americans could see higher costs

Dow futures have fallen more than 1,000 points in hours after Trump’s tariff announcement; business leaders warn of fallout from Trump’s trade war. Full report – Trump announces sweeping new ...

The Guardian - 1d

Trump tariffs live: US markets see worst day in five years as president claims ‘stock is going to boom’ – as it happened

This live blog is now closed. For more coverage on Trump’s tariffs, click here:. US stock markets have worst day since Covid over Trump tariffs Global markets in turmoil amid Trump tariffs ...

The Guardian - 3h

‘Mission South Africa’: How Trump Is Offering White Afrikaners Refugee Status

The United States has banned most refugees, including 20,000 people who were already ready to travel to the United States before President Trump took office. But Mr. Trump is making one exception.

The New York Times - 4d

Burgum says 'they certainly have room for' Trump’s face on Mount Rushmore

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said he “certainly” believes that there’s enough room on Mount Rushmore for President Trump’s face. Burgum joined Trump’s daughter-in-law and new Fox News host Lara ...

The Hill - 4d

Will Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ be the start of a trade war – or another climbdown?

After myriad false starts and much fluctuation, the lingering question is not how far Trump can take his trade wars, but how far he will. Donald Trump won back the White House with a promise to ...

The Guardian - 3d

Trump says ‘there are methods’ for seeking third term in White House

In interview Trump said he wasn’t joking when he alluded to a purported loophole for a third term as president. Donald Trump has said there are “methods” – if not “plans” – to circumvent the ...

The Guardian - 3d

Disaster as Trump's energy policy totally disregards climate change

Although Trump claims that global warming is a scam, the real scam is his energy policy. It is designed not for energy security but to satisfy big oil's greed and maintain its support of Trump's ...

The Hill - 3d

Trump touts Schimel ahead of Wisconsin Supreme Court vote

President Trump promoted the conservative candidate Brad Schimel ahead of Tuesday's Wisconsin Supreme Court vote, which is seen as the first test of the second Trump term. “Brad Schimel’s Opponent, ...

The Hill - 3d

Global stock markets fall as new Trump tariffs loom

Threat of deepening trade war on eve of Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ spooks investors across US, Asia-Pacific and Europe. Stock markets across the world fell heavily on Monday after Donald Trump ...

The Guardian - 3d

Groups sue over Trump’s order requiring proof of citizenship to vote

Three organizations sued Monday over President Trump’s executive order that aims to require proof of citizenship when individuals register to vote. The lawsuit claims Trump is overstepping his ...

The Hill - 3d

Trump to make Middle East trip to Saudi Arabia, Qatar

President Trump said Monday that he will travel to the Middle East in the coming weeks for what is slated to be the first foreign trip of his second term. Trump told reporters in the Oval Office he ...

The Hill - 3d

Trump highlights Friedman, Grenell as possible UN ambassadors to replace Stefanik

President Trump on Monday said there are “maybe 30” people interested in serving as ambassador to the United Nations after he pulled Rep. Elise Stefanik’s (R-N.Y.) nomination. Trump cited David ...

The Hill - 3d

Sen. Lindsey Graham on third Trump term: 'Ask me in '27'

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) sidestepped a question Monday about whether President Trump could run for a third term in the White House. “Do you think Trump can run for a third term?” a reporter ...

The Hill - 3d

House Democrat: Trump not 'imagining a democratic election for his third term'

Rep. Dan Goldman (D-N.Y.) compared President Trump's suggestion he could run for a third term to Russian President Vladimir Putin, currently in his fifth term, saying Trump is not "imagining a ...

The Hill - 2d

Trump's joint chiefs nominee says he never wore a MAGA hat

Retired Lt. Gen. Dan "Razin" Caine, President Trump's nominee to lead Joint Chiefs of Staff, denied wearing a MAGA hat during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing, despite Trump's claims that ...

The Hill - 2d

Senate Republican: Trump 'very well aware' of potential tariff risks

Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) weighed in on President Trump's looming tariffs, saying Trump is "very well aware" of the potential risks they could have on everyday Americans. Still, Johnson ...

The Hill - 1d

The Florida and Wisconsin election results are a warning for Trump and Republicans | Lloyd Green

Republicans in Florida couldn’t re-create Trump’s November margins, while Musk’s efforts in Wisconsin failed. Donald Trump and the Republicans ought to be wary of a possible blue wave in next ...

The Guardian - 1d

Joe Rogan breaks with Trump, calling Venezuelan deportations ‘horrific’

Influential podcast host and prominent Trump supporter criticizes administration for removal of gay makeup artist. Joe Rogan, the influential podcast host and prominent supporter of Donald Trump, ...

The Guardian - 1d

Live updates: Trump slams trade partners as he unveils new tariffs

President Trump's long promised day of reciprocal tariffs arrived, and he announced sweeping actions in a Rose Garden event on Wednesday afternoon. "It's liberation day in America," Trump posted in ...

The Hill - 1d

Analysts: Trump tariffs 'worse than the worst case scenario' for tech investors

Analysts described President Trump’s latest slate of tariffs Wednesday as “worse than the worst case scenario” for tech investors. Trump announced a sweeping 10 percent tariff on goods from all ...

The Hill - 1d

Source: Trump told Cabinet that Musk will leave government role in coming months

President Trump discussed Elon Musk transitioning back to the private sector at a Cabinet meeting last month, according to a senior White House official. President Trump has publicly said Musk will ...

NBC News - 1d

Senate Democrat: Tariffs 'will come back to haunt Donald Trump'

Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) weighed in the latest tariff announcement from President Trump, telling reporters that the new taxes will "come back to haunt" Trump and cause prices to increase. ...

The Hill - 16h

Tech group CEO: Trump tariffs will 'drive inflation,' 'kill jobs'

The head of the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) warned that President Trump’s sweeping tariffs will “drive inflation” and “kill jobs,” risking a recession in the U.S. Trump announced his ...

The Hill - 15h

Trump tariffs could undermine Brexit deal in Northern Ireland

US president imposes two-tier rate on island of Ireland, raising concerns over impact on 1998 peace pact. Trump’s tariffs: the full list Business live – latest updates Donald Trump’s tariff ...

The Guardian - 18h

Eric Trump: Countries that rush to negotiate trade deal with US ‘will win’

Eric Trump, one of President Trump's sons, advised the many countries that will face new tariffs on goods imported to the U.S. to act quickly to negotiate with his father. "I wouldn’t want to be ...

The Hill - 15h

Lutnick to plunging markets: Let Trump run the global economy

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said President Trump should run the global economy as markets plummet due to the onset of Wednesday’s tariff announcement for a range of nations. “Let Donald Trump ...

The Hill - 12h