DOGE slashes billions more in expenses for programs like Peruvian climate change and gender equity in Mexico

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) announced it had terminated 113 contracts valued at $4.7 billion Tuesday, including a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) consulting contract for Peru’s climate change activities. “[Tuesday] agencies terminated 113 wasteful contracts with a ceiling value of $4.7B and savings of $3.3B, including a $145K USDA consulting contract for ‘Peru … Read more

Trump nominates Georgia state Sen Brandon Beach for US treasurer

President Donald Trump late Wednesday took to Truth Social to announce Georgia state Sen. Brandon Beach as the next U.S. treasurer. The 63-year-old Louisiana native was elected as a Republican Georgia state senator in 2013. He represents District 21, which includes parts of Cherokee and Fulton counties. “Brandon helped us secure a Massive and Historic … Read more

US immigration officials detain doctoral student at University of Alabama

Justification for arrest not clear as Trump administration increasingly targets students for arrest and deportation US immigration authorities have detained a doctoral student at the University of Alabama, campus officials confirmed on Wednesday. A spokesperson for the state’s flagship university said in a brief statement that a student was arrested “off campus” by federal immigration … Read more

Trump news at a glance: more Signal messages released as Republicans break ranks with White House

Journalist included in White House Signal group chat releases more messages in wake of Trump administration denials. Here’s your roundup of key US politics stories from 26 March 2025 The Atlantic magazine has published fresh messages from a group chat among top US officials in which they discuss specific operational details of plans to bomb … Read more