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As of Sunday, three major wildfires had scorched over 3,000 acres, with officials continuing their efforts to contain the flames.

One of the systems accessed by DOGE is called Numident, or Numerical Identification, which is referred to within the agency as the "crown jewels." Numident holds personal information of everyone who has applied for or received a Social Security number.

The summons was delivered at SpaceX headquarters, but security guards refused to accept it, prompting the process server to leave the documents on the ground while the guards photographed him and his car.

"Why those ways here -- just because DOGE is in a rush?" U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell asked as she condemned the use of armed agents by DOGE to force USIP leaders out of office.

A lawsuit, filed by Ben & Jerry's, claims Unilever violated a 2000 agreement, which requires consulting the board's advisory committee before removing a CEO.

The Defense Department is using three main methods -- encouraging voluntary resignations, firing probationary workers, and leaving positions unfilled as employees naturally leave -- to reach the cuts.

Court filings on Monday revealed that 18 federal agencies terminated probationary employees, but after a ruling by U.S. District Judge James Bredar, efforts are underway to reinstate them.

Hunter, 55, and Ashley, 43, are both adults, and it is within the discretion of the current president to decide on their security status.

The employees, all probationary workers, will receive back pay and are expected to return to their jobs on Mar. 20.

Sources familiar with the matter said that Oracle was being brought in this week to discuss a potential solution, with the company possibly managing American user data and preventing the Chinese government from accessing it.

Employees need to familiarize themselves with their company's social media policies and their rights under labor laws.

Most of the layoffs will impact international employees, with 1,975 positions eliminated across 44 countries, along with 247 jobs in the U.S.

In a letter to Congress on Thursday, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy revealed that the USPS will work with DOGE to help fix "big problems" and reduce costs. As part of the plan, the agency will cut 10,000 jobs over the next month through a voluntary early retirement program.

Democrats are divided on whether to support the six-month funding measure, with some concerned that a shutdown would have worse consequences, despite their overall disapproval of the House bill.

If the launch proceeds on Friday, U.S. astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are expected to return to Earth on Mar. 19.

Prosecutors in the Public Integrity Section, once home to dozens of attorneys, have reportedly been informed that the unit will no longer directly handle investigations or prosecutions.

The new move, set to take effect on May 28, marks a major shift in the airline's business model as it struggles with lower earnings.

Speaker Mike Johnson is aiming to pass a six-month funding extension with only Republican votes. The bill, which has been created along partisan basis, could face opposition from Democrats.

Managers at the National Park Service have reportedly been tasked with drafting plans for the cuts, which could severely impact services at national parks. The reduction would have an immediate impact, possibly leading to job losses for rangers and janitors, and in the long term, it could jeopardize conservation projects.

"This is an absolute honor to sign. What they've done is, it's just terrible," Trump said as he signed the order. "Weaponization — you could say weaponization against a political opponent — and it should never be allowed to happen again."

A deadline has been set for Monday to repay the amounts owed to at least nine aid groups that filed a lawsuit after President Donald Trump halted all U.S. foreign assistance.

Authorities have long warned about foreign espionage agencies, particularly from China, using social media platforms to target individuals with access to U.S. government secrets.

"There's a responsible way to make change and a reckless way. Change doesn't need to be chaotic or make us less safe," stated first-term Senator Elissa Slotkin in her rebuttal to President Donald Trump's joint congressional address.

The health department also asked employees to respond to a request for information about their recent accomplishments from DOGE, changing its previous stance that allowed them to ignore the request without consequences. Employees were told to submit their responses by midnight.

The PSLF program, established in 2007 under President George W. Bush, allows employees working for government or non-profit organizations to have their federal student loans forgiven after making 10 years of qualifying payments.

Howard Lutnick's remarks came in response to concerns over whether the spending cuts advocated by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) might lead to a recession.

European leaders vowed to ramp up efforts to support Ukraine, including discussing the formation of a "coalition of the willing" to create a peace plan and present it to U.S. President Donald Trump.

District Judge William Alsup declared that the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) does not have the authority to mandate the firing of federal employees, including probationary staff, who have less than a year of experience.

The move came as Jonathan McKernan, nominated to head the CFPB, testified before the Senate during his confirmation hearing.