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Concerns about espionage rise as Trump and Musk fire thousands of federal workers
By DAVID KLEPPER and ERIC TUCKERUpdated 11:10 PM CDT, March 23, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — As President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk work to overhaul the federal government, they’re forcing out thousands of workers with insider knowledge and connections who now need a job.
For Russia, China and other adversaries, the upheaval in Washington as Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency guts government agencies presents an unprecedented opportunity to recruit informants, national security and intelligence experts say.
Every former federal worker with knowledge of or access to sensitive information or systems could be a target. When thousands of them leave their jobs at the same time, that creates a lot of targets, as well as a counterespionage challenge for the United States.
“This information is highly valuable, and it shouldn’t be surprising that Russia and China and other organizations — criminal syndicates for instance — would be aggressively recruiting government employees,” said Theresa Payton, a former White House chief information officer under President George W. Bush, who now runs her own cybersecurity firm. ...
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Trump allies press the White House to dial back Elon Musk's media interviews over his Social Security jabs
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www.cnn.comLaw firm targeted by Trump could have been 'destroyed,' chairman says in explaining deal with Trump
The chairman of a prominent law firm who cut a deal with President Donald Trump last week to avert the consequences of a White House executive order has told colleagues that he did so because the order “could easily have destroyed our firm” and put it out of business.
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Americans won't let Trump 'establish an oligarchic form of government': Bernie Sanders
On "This Week," Sen. Bernie Sanders discusses pushing against billionaires in government through his "Fighting Oligarchy" tour.
FEMA hiring overhaul drives fears of agency dismantling as hurricane season nears
The decision to reshape the hiring process for the agency's disaster relief foot soldiers comes just months before hurricane season.
www.cbsnews.com2 months into Trump's second administration, the news industry faces challenges from all directions
In two months, a blitz of action by the nation’s new administration — Trump, chapter two — has journalists on their heels.
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Bernie Sanders gets up during interview after 'nonsense' question about AOC
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., got up during an interview when asked whether AOC should join the Senate, despite the fact that the two have been on the road together,
Homan, Trump's border czar, says administration won't defy judge's order on deportation flights
Tom Homan, Trump's "border czar," said the administration wouldn't defy court orders from challenges over its using the Alien Enemies Act to deport undocumented migrants.
'He's going to tick off the Supreme Court': Christie warns Trump against Roberts clash
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie warned President Donald Trump that calling for impeaching judges could hurt his chances at the Supreme Court.
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Second lady Usha Vance will visit Greenland as Trump talks up US takeover
Second lady Usha Vance is set to travel to Greenland this week as President Donald Trump continues to suggest the U.S. could take control of the mineral-rich Artic island.
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Noem to visit El Salvador prison that took in hundreds of deported criminals: 'Clear message'
Secretary Kristi Noem is scheduled to visit various locations in Central America next week, including El Salvador's Terrorism Confinement Center, Fox can exclusively reveal.
Bernie Sanders tries to end interview when asked if he wants Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in the Senate
Sen. Bernie Sanders stood up and tried to end an interview with ABC News when asked whether he wants Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to join him in the U.S. Senate.
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A deal in the desert? US and Ukraine meet ahead of Russia ceasefire talks
US negotiators are holding talks in Saudi Arabia with Ukraine on Sunday, and separately with Russia on Monday.
www.bbc.comIllinois Gov. JB Pritzker tries to chart a path for national Democrats to counter Trump
Gov. JB Pritzker of Illinois is trying to chart a path for national Democrats to counter President Donald Trump.
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Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney calls snap election
The country will vote on 28 April as President Trump wages a trade war and says he wants to make Canada the 51st US state.
www.bbc.comCanada's prime minister and his opponent kick off election saying Trump must respect sovereignty
New Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and his Conservative opponent have kicked off their election campaigns against the backdrop of a trade war and annexation threats from U.S.
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Social Security chief backs down on threat to shut down agency after DOGE ruling
DOGE has been at the center of several lawsuits over its attempts to access the sensitive information of American citizens.
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Trump administration is seeking "full dismantlement" of Iran's nuclear program, Waltz says
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