WASHINGTON ― Joined by Elon Musk in the Oval Office, President Donald Trump signed an executive order Tuesday that seeks to “significantly reduce the size of government” by instructing heads of federal departments and agencies to undertake plans for “large-scale reductions in force.” Trump’s newest order directs the federal government to implement a “workforce optimization…
U.S. stocks began the day weaker as investors awaited testimony from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell before the Senate Banking Committtee and what comes next in President Donald Trump’s tariff plans. In his first Congressional appearance since President Donald Trump’s inauguration, Powell is expected to address questions about the role tariffs may have on inflation…
On Tuesday’s episode of The Excerpt podcast: Hamas says it will stop releasing hostages, while accusing Israel of ceasefire violations. Israel accused Hamas of violating the ceasefire agreement. USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Bart Jansen breaks down why a group of states sued over billions in research cuts. Also in the courts, a judge extended the pause on…
Democrats are fight Trump and his ‘Bond’ villain Re letter “Democrats are like my whiny second-grader,” Feb. 8: Dennis Coyne’s letter regarding DOGE is condescending and clueless. It betrays a complete lack of understanding of the basic framework of constitutional government in the United States. Article 1 of the United States Constitution grants Congress, not the…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Americans have a message for the penny: Good riddance. Around the country, people of all ages are expressing giddiness, relief ‒ as well as a bit of wistfulness ‒ over President Donald Trump’s plan to direct the Treasury Department to stop minting 1-cent coins. “It’s probably the only good idea…
U.S. stocks started the week higher, embracing President Donald Trump’s new tariff threats. Trump said over the weekend he plans to impose a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum but didn’t say when. Nevertheless, shares of Cleveland-Cliffs, Nucor, Steel Dynamics, U.S. Steel and Alcoa all rallied. Cleveland-Cliffs soared 15%, Nucor jumped 7%, Steel Dynamics…
President Donald Trump said he will introduce 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports on Monday in an ongoing escalation of a trade war with trading partners including the U.S.’s closest neighbors. Trump made the announcement while speaking to reporters on Air Force One on his way to Super Bowl 2025 in New Orleans…
The Super Bowl is arguably the biggest sporting event in America, so it’s no surprise that it draws some of the biggest celebrities every year. This year was no exception, with the likes of Taylor Swift making an appearance, and with others like Gwen Stefani, Blake Shelton, Jon Hamm, Bradley Cooper, Tina Fey, Kevin Hart,…
President Donald Trump prerecorded an interview with Bret Baier that’s scheduled to be aired on Sunday, ahead of Super Bowl 59. Part of the interview with Baier, Fox News Channel’s chief political anchor, will air at 3 p.m. ET during the Fox Super Bowl Sunday pregame show, according to Fox News. The rest of the interview…
Sorry, Debbie — how does it feel? I’m sorry to hear that Debbie Mayfield didn’t qualify to run for the Florida Senate District 19 seat because Ron DeSantis is retaliating against her. How do you think the U.S. Justice Department and FBI employees feel? Similar, maybe? Don’t know if you will have a job in…