The Trump administration will ask the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a lower court ruling that ordered a government ethics watchdog reinstated to his post after he was fired by the president.
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DOGE-affiliated employee expected to seek access to IRS system with sensitive taxpayer information
An IRS employee who is affiliated with the Department of Government Efficiency is expected to seek access to an IRS system that houses sensitive taxpayer information, according to an administration official.
Federal workers with ‘exceptional’ reviews fired for ‘performance’ issues
Dozens of probationary employees at one agency were told one of the reasons they were being fired was for poor performance — even though they had “exceptional” reviews.
Growing pains: The next generation of farmers struggles to fit on preserved farmland
Farmland conservation easements have held back development from agricultural tracts for decades, but some growers chafe against their size restrictions.
How Elon Musk is boosting far-right politics across the globe
Elon Musk has encouraged right-wing political movements, policies and administrations in at least 18 countries.
Small businesses struggle to find their footing one month into Trump 2.0
Uncertainty is running high on Main Street after a deluge of economic policy changes, with some entrepreneurs reporting unpaid invoices and other funding worries.
Top Trump administration officials to head to Saudi Arabia for Russia-Ukraine peace talks
Secretary of State Marco Rubio, national security adviser Mike Waltz and special envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff are planning to head to Saudi Arabia to initiate negotiations toward peace between Russia and Ukraine, two sources familiar with the matter told NBC News.
Trump’s drive to reshape government threatens bird flu response
As avian flu drives egg prices to record levels and increasingly poses a risk to humans, moves by the White House to cut spending and restrict communications have hobbled public health officials’ response.
Rapid warfare tech helps U.S. Army build on lessons learned in Ukraine’s war with Russia
U.S. troops have for the first time, tried out new equipment that has been developed and tested using information from the real life battlefield in Ukraine.
Judge temporarily blocks mass terminations at Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
A judge said in a ruling Friday that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau could not terminate employees without cause, dealing a blow to President Donald Trump’s efforts to dismantle the agency.