Trump Declares Feb. 9 'Gulf of America Day'
Trump's decision to rename the Gulf of Mexico is part of his broader effort to "restore names that celebrate American greatness."
Trump Order Production Of 'Wasteful' Penny To Cease
According to the U.S. Mint, the production of nearly 3.2 billion pennies in the 2024 fiscal year resulted in a loss of $85.3 million.
USAID Unions Sue Trump Administration, Citing 'Unconstitutional Actions'
The lawsuit names President Donald Trump, along with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, and their departments as defendants.
Trump Fires FEC Chair Ellen Weintraub; She Calls It Illegal
Appointed by President George W. Bush in 2002, Weintraub has served on the FEC for over two decades.
Only 40,000 Federal Workers Take Trump-Musk Retirement Offer As Deadline Nears
The Office of Personnel Management has warned that employees who do not take the deal may face layoffs, restructurings, or reductions in force.
Texas Democrat Al Green Pushes For Trump's Impeachment Over 'Take Over Gaza' Remarks
Democrats, including Green compared Trump's proposal to "take over" Gaza to "ethnic cleansing," warning that his comments would only heighten tensions in an already unstable situation.
CIA Becomes First Major Security Agency To Offer Workforce Buyouts
A CIA spokesperson revealed that the buyout offers gave federal employees the option to resign in exchange for about eight months of pay and benefits.
US Navy Successfully Tests HELIOS Laser Weapon Aboard USS Preble: Report
A report from the Office of the Director, Operational Test and Evaluation included an undated photo showing a streak of white light beaming out from the USS Preble destroyer in the middle of the ocean.
Treasury Faces Legal Challenge Over Data-Sharing Deal With Musk's DOGE
The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Washington, followed reports that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent authorized the data-sharing arrangement with Elon Musk-led DOGE, last weekend.
Rubio Secures Unprecedented Deal With El Salvador To House Criminals Deported From US
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed that the deal includes an offer from Bukele to house dangerous criminals who are American citizens or legal residents, within Salvadoran prisons.
Maximize Your Social Security Payout After Claiming Benefits: Here Are 3 Smart Strategies
Even though Social Security stops adjusting past earnings for inflation after age 60, fortunately, older workers still have opportunities to boost their benefits.
USAID Crisis: Musk Says Trump Agreed To 'Shut It Down' After Officials Blocked DOGE Access
The USAID Director of Security John Voorhees and his deputy, Brian McGill believed they were legally bound to deny access to the restricted material, as the inspection team lacked the required security clearance.
OpenAI Targets $340B Valuation In New Funding Round
Global tech investor SoftBank Group is in discussions to lead the round, with plans to contribute between $15 billion and $25 billion.
Federal Unions Urge Workers To 'Say NO' To Trump's Deferred Resignation Offer: 'Riddled With Inconsistencies And Uncertainties
The Trump administration's "Fork in the Road" email offers federal employees the option to stay on payroll until Sept. 30 without working in person.
Trump's First Law: What The Laken Riley Act Means For Immigration And Crime
New law mandates detention of illegal immigrants accused of serious crimes, regardless of whether they have been convicted.
Trump Administration Says No More Condoms For Gaza, Halts $50 Million Funding
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt called the expense a "preposterous waste of taxpayer money" and underscored that it did not align with the administration's "America First" policy.
Lay's Classic Potato Chips Recall Upgraded To 'Class I' By FDA Due To Milk Allergen
According to the FDA, "Class I" level recalls are used when there is "reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death."
First H5N9 Case Reported In US After Deadly Bird Flu Hits California Duck Farm
New outbreak reported on duck farm in Merced County, California.
DeepSeek AI Startup Claims 'Malicious Attacks', Temporarily Limits User Registrations
The company's AI Assistant topped the charts on Apple's App Store in the U.S. this week.
Expecting An IRS Refund? Here's When To Expect It And How To Track It
As tax season kicks off on Monday, many Americans are looking forward to refunds.
2025 Layoffs: Meta, Microsoft, And BlackRock Join The Trend Amid AI Shift
While workforce cuts raise concerns, the tech sector is poised for significant growth, with jobs in big data, fintech, and AI expected to double by 2030.
Tesla's $60K Model Y: What's New In The Premium Versions Launched In US, Canada, Europe
The introduction of the upgraded variant comes at a time when Tesla faces increased competition from both traditional automakers and new electric vehicle startups, particularly in China.
MAGA Congressman Wants To Amend Constitution To Allow Trump To Serve 3rd Term
Andy Ogles' proposed resolution to change the 22nd Amendment is unlikely to receive support from Democrats.
Trump's Crackdown On DEI: Federal Employees Urged To Expose Concealed Diversity Plans
The memo, sent to employees across multiple departments, was signed by various members of Trump's cabinet, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the State Department and Acting Attorney General James McHenry at the Justice Department.
Antioch School Shooting: Incident Partially Livestreamed, Students Climbed Over Milk Counter To Escape
A female student died and another student was injured in a shooting at Antioch High School in Nashville. The shooter was identified by police as 17-year-old student Solomon Henderson, who killed himself after shooting his schoolmates.
Florida Faces Rare Snowstorm As Record Snowfall Hits The South
Around 40 million people, mostly in the southern U.S., were under various weather warnings.
Trump Backs Musk Or Larry Ellison For TikTok Buyout, Predicts $1 Trillion Windfall
"I have met with owners of TikTok, the big owners," Trump stated. "What I'm thinking about saying to somebody is, buy it and give half to the United States of America," Trump said. "And we'll give you the permit.'"
Rage Of 'Revenge Quitting': Why Employees Are Walking Out In 2025
Revenge quitting is all about employees finally taking a stand against a system that they feel has failed them. It's rooted in pent-up frustration.
Trump's Executive Orders End Telework For Federal Workers, Axe Job Protections For Thousands
The executive order brings back "Schedule F," that allows many federal employees to be reclassified as political appointees, making it easier to remove workers deemed insufficiently loyal to his administration.
TikTok Is Back, But Marvel Snap, CapCut, Lemon8 And Other ByteDance Apps Go Dark In US
Many users were caught off guard, unaware that these platforms were linked to ByteDance.