Apr 22 Musk says he'll step back from DOGE to focus on Tesla as company sees 71 percent drop in Q1 profits By Bernard Condon, Associated Press The company has faced angry protests over Musk's leadership of a federal government jobs-cutting group, a role some investors claimed distracted the CEO from leading Tesla. Continue reading
Apr 22 Hegseth allegedly pulled airstrike info shared on second Signal post from secure military channel By Tara Copp, Associated Press Hegseth is accused of taking airstrike information from a military communications channel and sharing it in a chat with his wife, his brother and others. Continue reading
Apr 22 Colorado judge extends ban on deportations in state stemming from Trump's use of Alien Enemies Act By Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press Sweeney is one of several federal judges who placed temporary holds on deportations under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 after the high court earlier ruled the administration could proceed with removals under the provision, but only if it gave… Continue reading
Apr 22 Trade war with China is not 'sustainable,' Treasury Secretary Bessent says By Josh Boak, Fatima Hussein, Associated Press In a private speech in Washington for JPMorgan Chase, Bessent cautioned that talks between the United States and China had yet to formally start. Continue reading
Apr 22 WATCH: Bondi launches taskforce on 'anti-Christian policies' in government and regulations By Associated Press Trump signed an executive order in February directing the task force to identify unlawful policies, practices, or conduct by all executive departments and agencies, and recommend any additional presidential or legislative action. Continue reading
Apr 22 Read the full letter from universities opposing 'government intrusion' By Molly Finnegan Hundreds of college presidents and other officials have signed a letter protesting the “unprecedented government overreach and political interference” that higher education is facing under the Trump administration. Continue reading
Apr 22 Vance calls for greater ties with India, praises progress on trade deal By Sheikh Saaliq, Rajesh Roy, Associated Press U.S. Vice President JD Vance has called for greater collaboration with India in sectors such as defense, energy and technology. Continue reading
Apr 22 Trump suspended the refugee program. Why is he inviting white South Africans to find a new home in the U.S.? By Kenichi Serino Trump signed an executive order in February encouraging their resettlement in the United States. As justification, he cited a South African law on land expropriation and affirmative action that he claimed discriminated against Afrikaners, as well as that country bringing… Continue reading
Apr 22 State Department unveils massive overhaul of agency, 15 percent staff reduction By Farnoush Amiri, Matthew Lee, Associated Press Plans include consolidating 734 bureaus and offices to 602 as well as transitioning 137 offices "to another location within the Department to increase efficiency."… Continue reading
Apr 22 WATCH: White House reiterates support for Hegseth and slams dismissed employees By Associated Press Defense secretary again denies sharing classified info despite reports that operational details were pulled from secure military comms… Continue reading