Trump acts to remove chair of Federal Election Commission as Bondi disbands FBI ‘foreign influence task force’ – live

FEC chair Ellen Weintraub says Trump has sent her a letter telling her that she had been removed from the commission

Today is the deadline for federal workers to accept a buyout offer issued to employees by the Office of Personnel Management 28 January.

The Washington Post reports that more than 40,000 people had accepted the buyout offer as of Wednesday, 5 February. Confusion over how and if, in fact, it would actually be implemented persisted as the deadline approached. Elon Musk, who leads the unofficial government program “Department of Government Efficiency” has touted the offer.

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Trump announces task force to 'eradicate anti-Christian bias'

President Trump announced plans Thursday to establish a task force and a presidential commission to protect Christians from religious discrimination. Trump addressed the National Prayer Breakfast ...
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Multiple senior FBI officials forced out by Trump administration

Trump administration officials have forced out all six of the FBI’s most senior executives and multiple heads of various FBI field offices across the country, current and former FBI officials told ...
NBC News - 6d
Internal FBI Emails Offer Glimpse Into Trump 2020 Election Investigation

The messages showed that F.B.I. investigators took normal bureaucratic steps and precautions when opening an extraordinarily sensitive inquiry into Mr. Trump’s attempts to overturn the 2020 election.
The New York Times - Jan. 30
The new DNC chair needs to act more like Donald Trump

We need a DNC chair who recognizes this reality and is willing to learn from Trump’s playbook, think outside the box, and ruffle some feathers within the Democratic Party.
The Hill - Jan. 25
Trump removes Anthony Fauci's federal security detail

Dr. Anthony Fauci is the latest in a string of former Trump aides-turned-critics to see their federal protection canceled despite ongoing threats to their lives.
CBS News - Jan. 24
Trump's SEC launching 'crypto task force' to develop clear regulations for industry

The Trump administration took its first steps Tuesday toward an expected lowering of regulatory barriers for cryptocurrency.
CNBC - Jan. 21
Acting FBI chief unexpectedly retires as Trump's pick awaits confirmation

Paul Abbate made the unexpected announcement in an email to senior officials Monday ahead of President Trump's inauguration.
CBS News - Jan. 20
RNC Treasurer KC Crosbie elected to replace Lara Trump as co-chair

Republican National Committee (RNC) Treasurer KC Crosbie was elected RNC co-chair, formally replacing Lara Trump at the committee’s winter meeting Friday in Washington, D.C. “I am just so blessed ...
The Hill - Jan. 17
AG nominee Pam Bondi won't say Trump lost 2020 election

Attorney general nominee Pam Bondi dodged a question from Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) on Wednesday about whether President-elect Trump lost the 2020 election. Bondi echoed other Republicans in ...
The Hill - Jan. 15
EU Commission urged to act over Elon Musk’s ‘interference’ in elections

MEPs say enforcement of Digital Services Acts has been ‘too slow’, as Musk plans livestream with German far-right politician. The EU executive has been too slow in enforcing a major law intended to ...
The Guardian - Jan. 8

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