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What to know about the federal workforce under Trump

Since President Donald Trump began his second term last month, he has focused on dramatically reducing the federal workforce at a breakneck pace. From dismantling the U.S. Agency for International Development to offering a mass deferred resignation plan, Trump’s Republican administration has released executive orders and memos aimed at substantially reshaping the size of government […]

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NATO allies insist Ukraine and Europe must be in peace talks as Trump touts Putin meeting

BRUSSELS (AP) — Several NATO allies stressed on Thursday that Ukraine and Europe must not be cut out of any peace negotiations as U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth denied that the United States is betraying the war-ravaged country. European governments are reeling after the Trump administration signaled that it is planning face-to-face talks with Russia

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Trump's pick for education chief seeks approval to lead an agency she would be asked to tear down

WASHINGTON (AP) — Linda McMahon faces an unusual test on Thursday as she seeks Senate approval to lead an agency the president wants her to destroy. If President Donald Trump has his way, his pick for education secretary would be the last in the role. The Republican president has promised to close the agency, saying

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Shonda Rhimes Resigns From Kennedy Center Board After Trump Takes Over

President Donald Trump’s overhaul of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has prompted the resignations of many of its board members — including writer-producer Shonda Rhimes. “Please be advised that as of today, Shonda Rhimes has resigned from the board of the Kennedy Center,” a spokesperson for the Shondaland CEO told Deadline.

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When the pain hits home, Republicans balk at Trump's spending cuts and tariffs

WASHINGTON — Republicans on Capitol Hill are full of praise for President Donald Trump’s flurry of executive actions and attempts to slash some federal spending, selling it as the kind of disruption that Americans voted for last fall. That is, until the pain risks hitting home for their constituents. From cuts to health and agriculture

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El Salvador's Congress votes to eliminate public campaign financing

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (AP) — Lawmakers in El Salvador took advantage of a newly streamlined constitutional reform process to eliminate public financing of political campaigns Wednesday, making good on a promise of President Nayib Bukele. The reform passed with 58 of the Congress’ 60 lawmakers voting in favor – carried largely by Bukele’s allies’

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Trump tries to tackle an audacious campaign pledge: From the Politics Desk

Welcome to the online version of From the Politics Desk, an evening newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail. In today’s edition, we break down the start of President Donald Trump’s efforts to facilitate an end to the Russia-Ukraine

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Attorney General Pam Bondi rails against New York leaders as she announces immigration lawsuit

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s newly installed attorney general, Pam Bondi, went after New York leaders Wednesday over the state’s immigration policies, announcing a lawsuit in the latest effort by the Republican administration to carry out the president’s hardline immigration campaign pledges. In her first press conference since taking office last week, Bondi accused

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Don Jr. and Eric Trump invest in small biotech turned fintech based in Trump Tower, sending stock skyward

Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump have invested in Dominari Holdings.AP Photo/Evan Vucci Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump are investing in a biotech-turned-fintech company in Trump Tower. President Donald Trump’s two older sons are also joining Dominari Holdings’ advisory board. News of their endorsement drove the stock up as much as 84% on Tuesday.

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Immigration divides New Jersey Democrats in an early test for the party

The New Jersey governor’s race is providing an early test for Democrats trying to navigate the thorny issues of immigration and border security following Donald Trump’s victory, and those issues are already dividing the party’s candidates. “Those national issues are going to loom large in this gubernatorial race,” N.J. Democratic Party Chairman LeRoy Jones said.

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