news2shortsThe new federal Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) announced Friday that taxpayers will see just over a $1 billion savings through the elimination of 104 diversity, equity and inclusion-related (DEI) contracts. As of Wednesday, DOGE had recorded the cancellation of 85 “DEIA” contracts from 25 federal agencies. By Friday afternoon, that number had grown to … Read more
Democratic Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker accused President Donald Trump of being too incompetent to lead the country because he suggested the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) prioritization of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) played a role in the tragic Washington, D.C., aircraft collision on Wednesday. “We face the unfortunate reality that we must be honest with … Read more
Colombian President Gustavo Petro is urging Colombian nationals in the U.S. illegally to return home, promising to provide loans to those who return, days after being embroiled in a diplomatic controversy with the U.S. “I ask undocumented Colombians in the US to immediately leave their jobs in that country and return to Colombia as soon … Read more
The Supreme Court will weigh an effort to establish the nation’s first religious charter school with implications for school choice and religious practices. The court agreed Friday to hear two cases on the matter, which will be argued together — Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board v. Drummond and St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School … Read more
Forest service website among many sites affected as agencies scramble to comply with president’s orders On Thursday, the Trump administration ordered the US agriculture department to unpublish its websites documenting or referencing the climate crisis. By Friday, the landing pages on the United States Forest Service website for key resources, research and adaptation tools – … Read more
Officials say multiple structures ablaze after plane, with two people reportedly onboard, crashes in city’s north-east A small plane crashed in north-east Philadelphia on Friday evening, leaving several homes on fire, local law enforcement confirmed to CBS News Philadelphia. Two people were reportedly on the plane. Continue reading…
Trump administration officials have forced out all six of the FBI’s most senior executives and multiple heads of various FBI field offices across the country, current and former FBI officials told NBC News. They included the high-profile leader of the Washington, D.C., field office, which was involved in the prosecutions of President Donald Trump.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio will be in Panama Saturday on his first trip in his new role. Panamanian officials were defiant about maintaining control of the Panama Canal after President Trump said he wants to regain control of the canal. NBC News’ Andrea Mitchell reports on what’s behind the U.S. move.
The CDC has removed several HIV pages including key resources for health care providers after federal agencies were told to comply with a White House order on removing certain language pertaining to diversity, equity and inclusion. NBC News’ Berkley Lovelace, Jr. explains what was taken down.
Congressional Democrats are dismissing the White House’s demand for an apology after House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., urged people to “fight” President Donald Trump’s agenda “in the streets.” “Right now, we’re going to keep focus on the need to look out for everyday New Yorkers and everyday Americans who are under assault by an … Read more
