Watchdog opens audit of DOGE access to U S payment system
Treasury inspector general launches an audit into the security controls of the federal payment system linked to Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency. The probe will review two years of transactions and potential "alleged fraudulent payments" amid Democratic scrutiny and GOP tensions over IG independence. The review aims for August completion with interim updates if critical issues emerge.
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Layoffs at IRS Loom as DOGE Eyes Tax Collections
The Trump administration plans to begin large scale layoffs at the Internal Revenue Service with about 9,000 probationary employees potentially cut as Elon Musk associates meet IRS officials. Officials spoke on condition of anonymity about internal discussions as Republicans push to curb the agency.
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Ukraine seeks guarantees before talks with Russia at Munich
Zelenskyy presses for security guarantees prior to any in person meeting with Putin as Trump signals a rapid peace path. Vance says aim is to end the war and stop killings, while warning Europe against internal threats and migration pressures at the Munich Security Conference.
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DOJ seeks dismissal of NYC mayor Adams corruption case
The Justice Department asked a federal judge to dismiss corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, citing appearances of impropriety and risk to his reelection bid. Acting Deputy AG Emil Bove led the filing, with signatures from senior officials but no Manhattan prosecutors.
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Lawmakers scramble as food relief languishes
GOP lawmakers in Washington defend the Food for Peace aid program as funding cuts threaten a $2 billion U S effort used to buy surplus commodities for distribution. A judge ordered a temporary lift on the freeze, citing shockwaves from the suspension and noting no clear rationale for halting all foreign aid. USAID delays endanger hundreds of millions in food aid as shipments stall, funds remain frozen, and payment systems fail amid critical shortages.
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