Mass resignation of tech staff from Musk led agency purge
More than 20 civil service employees quit Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency citing unwillingness to dismantle essential public services. The ex-USDS workers said many new hires lacked relevant skills and warned of ideologues guiding the effort to shrink the federal workforce.
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Federal workers face new demands to justify work output
Washington reports show the Office of Personnel Management wavered on Elon Musk inspired bullet reports asking federal staff to summarize weekly accomplishments. A later memo hinted at possible sanctions for non compliance as Musk pressure continues.
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White House to decide which news outlets cover Trump
The White House said it will determine which news outlets can regularly cover President Trump up close, rotating outlets and adding streaming services. Critics warn the move raises First Amendment concerns as the president selects reporters. A Seattle federal judge blocked Trump’s refugee suspension, ordering restart of aid contracts and payments. A separate suit accuses the administration of rewriting civil rights law by restricting race considerations in college and school hiring and admission policies.
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Trump backs GOP push for big budget package
President Trump helps House Republicans move a $4.5 trillion tax break plan and $2 trillion in spending cuts toward passage. The 217-215 vote faced Democratic opposition and GOP resistance from some lawmakers as Johnson plans weeks of committee work and a Senate battle.
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