A USAID official instructed employees Tuesday on "clearing our classified safes" by shredding documents at the embattled foreign aid agency's Washington headquarters.
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Lane Pollack, center, of Rockwell, MD, a senior learning advisor at USAID for 14 years, is consoled by a co-worker after having 15 minutes to clear out her belongings from the USAID headquarters, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025
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Secretary of State Rubio says purge of USAID programs complete, with 83% of agency’s programs gone
By ELLEN KNICKMEYERUpdated 10:51 PM CDT, March 10, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Monday the Trump administration had finished its six-week purge of programs of the six-decade-old U.S. Agency for International Development, cutting 83% of them, and said he would move the remaining aid programs under the State Department.
Hours later, a federal judge said President Donald Trump had overstepped his authority in shutting down most foreign assistance, saying the administration could no longer simply sit on the billions of dollars that Congress had provided for foreign aid. But Judge Amir H. Ali stopped short of ordering Trump officials to use the money to revive the thousands of terminated program contracts.
Rubio made his announcement Monday in a post on X, in one of his few public comments on what has been a historic shift away from U.S. foreign aid and development, executed by Trump political appointees at State and Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency teams.
Rubio in the post thanked DOGE and “our hardworking staff who worked very long hours to achieve this overdue and historic reform” in foreign aid. ...
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Trump administration halts funding for two cybersecurity efforts, including one for elections
The Trump administration has cut millions of dollars in federal funding from two cybersecurity initiatives, including one dedicated to helping state and local election officials.
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Growing judicial voices challenge Trump’s erosion of constitutional norms | CNN Politics
Federal judges hearing Trump administration litigation have increasingly gone beyond the case at hand to reflect on potential threats to democracy or offer dramatic assertions about the state of America.
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House plans vote on GOP spending bill as Trump lobbies Republican holdouts
House Republicans are slated to vote Tuesday on their spending bill that would fund the government at current levels through September 2025.
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Trump loves the Gilded Age and its tariffs. It was a great time for the rich but not for the many
In President Donald Trump’s idealized framing, the United States was at its zenith in the 1890s. The Republican has said repeatedly, “We were at our richest from 1870 to 1913.
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Potential government shutdown approaches as March 14 deadline looms. Here's what to know.
Congress is staring down a deadline to fund the government by the end of the week, as the familiar threat of a shutdown looms over Washington.
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Greenland leader says Trump's threats "mean you don't want to get as close" to the U.S.
Ahead of Greenland's election, its prime minister says Trump's rhetoric makes residents less inclined to accept his offer "to be a part of" the U.S.
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'Hurting people to help themselves': Dem senator disses DOGE's CFPB cuts
Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., met with Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) employees on Friday who were fired as a result of Elon Musk’s DOGE federal workforce reductions.
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Kentucky bourbon makers fear becoming 'collateral damage' in Trump's trade war
The owners of Brough Brothers bourbon in Kentucky are ready to put their business plan into action. They have a new distillery set to open soon.
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It's 'shoot first and ask questions later' as DOGE tries to dismantle CFPB: Official
At a court hearing Monday, CFPB’s COO Adam Martinez gave a sworn account of the chaos that has consumed the federal agency meant to stop unfair corporate practices.
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69 Ukrainian drones targeting Moscow shot down in a massive attack, city's mayor says
The attack, the biggest on Moscow in months, came hours before the U.S.-Ukraine negotiations in Saudi Arabia.
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Musk says DOGE is in almost every federal agency and plans to double staff
The tech billionaire also indicated he wasn't leaving government soon as he faces growing pushback to his chainsaw-style budget cutting.
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House Democrats push to sink GOP spending bill but Senate Dems act coy | CNN Politics
Hakeem Jeffries and House Democrats are ready to seize on the first big leverage point of President Donald Trump’s second term, lining up against a bill to avert a government shutdown this week.
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Stocks in the US and Asia fall as fears grow over economic slowdown
The president said the US was in a "period of transition", when asked about a potential recession.
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Americans have clear opinions on Trump's performance in his first 50 days
As President Donald Trump marks 50 days into his second tour of duty in the White House, the most recent polls suggest that Americans are divided on the job he's doing
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Stocks' sell-off worsens as Wall Street wonders how much pain Trump will accept for the economy
The U.S. stock market’s sell-off accelerated as worries built about pain for the economy because of tariffs and other policies by President Donald Trump.
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Musk calls Sen. Kelly a 'traitor' over trip to Ukraine, Kelly hits back
Elon Musk called Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly a "traitor" in a post on X after Kelly posted that he had visited Ukraine over the weekend.
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Lutnick says Trump's policies are "worth it" even if they lead to recession
Washington — Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick defended President Trump's economic policies Tuesday, saying they are "worth it" even if they lead to a recession.
"These policies are the most important thing America has ever had," Lutnick told CBS News in an interview when asked whether they would be worth it if they lead to a recession. "It's worth it."
But he quickly added, "The only reason there could possibly be a recession is because the Biden nonsense that we had to live with. These policies produce revenues. They produce growth. They...
Continue reading..."These policies are the most important thing America has ever had," Lutnick told CBS News in an interview when asked whether they would be worth it if they lead to a recession. "It's worth it."
But he quickly added, "The only reason there could possibly be a recession is because the Biden nonsense that we had to live with. These policies produce revenues. They produce growth. They...
Education Department cutting nearly 50% of workforce
The Department of Education on Tuesday announced it is cutting its workforce by nearly 50% as the Trump administration proceeds with its plans to dismantle the agency.
"Today's reduction in force reflects the Department of Education's commitment to efficiency, accountability, and ensuring that resources are directed where they matter most: to students, parents, and teachers," Secretary of Education Linda McMahon said in a statement. "I appreciate the work of the dedicated public servants and their contributions to the Department. This is a...
Continue reading..."Today's reduction in force reflects the Department of Education's commitment to efficiency, accountability, and ensuring that resources are directed where they matter most: to students, parents, and teachers," Secretary of Education Linda McMahon said in a statement. "I appreciate the work of the dedicated public servants and their contributions to the Department. This is a...
SCOOP: Freedom Caucus threatens to force vote on Al Green measure if Johnson doesn't act
FIRST ON FOX: The House Freedom Caucus could force a vote on a bill to strip Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, of his committee assignments if Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., does not announce a punishment for the Democrat that conservatives see as sufficient.
"He will see what he deems appropriate, and then if that's adequate, that's fine," House Freedom Caucus Chair Andy Harris, D-Md., told Fox News Digital. "If not, then we likely will file our privileged resolution to strip him of his committees."
Freedom Caucus members told Fox News Digital that the group was in touch with Johnson's office about the issue.
The conservative caucus threatened to file a resolution to remove Green from all committees last week after his disruption during President
Continue reading..."He will see what he deems appropriate, and then if that's adequate, that's fine," House Freedom Caucus Chair Andy Harris, D-Md., told Fox News Digital. "If not, then we likely will file our privileged resolution to strip him of his committees."
Freedom Caucus members told Fox News Digital that the group was in touch with Johnson's office about the issue.
The conservative caucus threatened to file a resolution to remove Green from all committees last week after his disruption during President
Trump-backed bill to avert government shutdown passes House despite mutiny threats
House Republicans passed a federal funding bill backed by President Donald Trump largely on their own Tuesday.
It also marked one of the rare occasions in recent memory that a majority of House Democrats voted against a bill that would prevent a government shutdown.
The bill passed largely along partisan lines in a 217 to 213 vote. Just one Republican, Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., voted against the bill. One lone Democrat, Rep. Jared Golden, D-Maine, joined the rest of the GOP in advancing it.
Republicans erupted into cheers on the House floor when...
Continue reading...It also marked one of the rare occasions in recent memory that a majority of House Democrats voted against a bill that would prevent a government shutdown.
The bill passed largely along partisan lines in a 217 to 213 vote. Just one Republican, Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., voted against the bill. One lone Democrat, Rep. Jared Golden, D-Maine, joined the rest of the GOP in advancing it.
Republicans erupted into cheers on the House floor when...
Education Department plans to lay off 1,300 employees as Trump vows to wind the agency down
The Education Department plans to lay off over 1,300 of its more than 4,000 employees as part of a reorganization that’s seen as a prelude to President Donald Trump’s plan to dismantle the agency.
Department officials announced the cuts Tuesday, raising questions about the agency’s ability to continue usual operations.
The layoffs are part of a dramatic downsizing directed by Trump as he moves to reduce the footprint of the federal government. Thousands of jobs are expected to be cut across the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Social Security...
Continue reading...Department officials announced the cuts Tuesday, raising questions about the agency’s ability to continue usual operations.
The layoffs are part of a dramatic downsizing directed by Trump as he moves to reduce the footprint of the federal government. Thousands of jobs are expected to be cut across the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Social Security...
House passes spending bill as government shutdown looms
In dramatic fashion, House Republicans passed a bill to fund the government through the end of September 2025.
Continue reading...Department of Education faces up to 50% layoffs after closure notice
Mass layoffs are expected to start Tuesday night at the Department of Education, sources told ABC News. The "reduction in force" notices are expected to go out at 6 p.m.
Continue reading...Major US airlines warn demand is slowing
In addition to two major crashes, airlines point to the uncertain economic future, plummeting government travel and reductions to corporate travel.
Continue reading...Man assaults 2 people on American Airlines flight, says he was 'mad' at Trump: FBI
A Texas man was arrested for violently assaulting a flight attendant and a passenger while on board an American Airlines flight earlier this month, according to the FBI.
Continue reading...WATCH: Woman gets jump scare from moose blanket in washing machine
"Out of all the infinite possibilities, the washing machine chose humor," one commenter wrote alongside video of the hilarious moment.
Continue reading...Did a top Trump administration official lie about mass firings? A judge wants to know
A federal judge is requiring the head of the Office of Personnel Management to testify Thursday about the mass firing of probationary employees.
Continue reading...DOGE protesters rally outside key department after employees are told not to report to work Wednesday
Protesters against Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency rallied outside the Department of Education Tuesday and held a moment of appreciation and applause for the federal agency, which is rumored to be next on the chopping block.
The protesters, many of them former Education Department officials, chanted, "This is what democracy looks like" and held signs saying, "Boycott Tesla!," "Elon don’t rob kids" and "No DOGE no kings."
After the protest, FOX Business Senior Correspondent Charles Gasparino posted on X that he had reviewed an...
Continue reading...The protesters, many of them former Education Department officials, chanted, "This is what democracy looks like" and held signs saying, "Boycott Tesla!," "Elon don’t rob kids" and "No DOGE no kings."
After the protest, FOX Business Senior Correspondent Charles Gasparino posted on X that he had reviewed an...
'Changes that actually help our veterans': VA secretary defends proposed 15% workforce reduction
Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins has been steadfast in his commitment to shake up the department. And, despite firing at least 2,400 employees, Collins pledges to maintain the VA’s commitment to preserving and improving healthcare benefits for veterans.
"VA's biggest problem is that its bureaucracy and inefficiencies are getting in the way of customer convenience and service to veterans. As I have said before, we owe American veterans and hundreds of thousands of amazing employees solutions. And mark my words, that is what we will deliver,"...
Continue reading..."VA's biggest problem is that its bureaucracy and inefficiencies are getting in the way of customer convenience and service to veterans. As I have said before, we owe American veterans and hundreds of thousands of amazing employees solutions. And mark my words, that is what we will deliver,"...
Nearly half of Department of Education staff will be eliminated imminently
Department of Education staff are slated to receive "reduction in force" notices Tuesday ahead of nearly half of its staff getting terminated, Fox News Digital learned.
Personnel with the Education Department are set to receive "reduction in force" notices Tuesday evening, a source familiar told Fox News Digital Tuesday afternoon. The department will see nearly half of its staff eliminated.
Earlier Tuesday, a memo was sent to all Education Department employees informing them that Department of Education offices will be closed Tuesday evening...
Continue reading...Personnel with the Education Department are set to receive "reduction in force" notices Tuesday evening, a source familiar told Fox News Digital Tuesday afternoon. The department will see nearly half of its staff eliminated.
Earlier Tuesday, a memo was sent to all Education Department employees informing them that Department of Education offices will be closed Tuesday evening...