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Big swings, big misses: DOGE struggles to back up its outsized claims
Federal agencies each have their own internal watchdogs — known as inspectors general — meant to hunt for misuse of taxpayer dollars. More than a dozen of them have been fired by the Trump administration.
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How many federal employees have been fired and laid off: What we know
Thousands of federal government employees have been shown the door in the first month of President Donald Trump’s administration.
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DOT rescinds congestion pricing approval: Can they terminate the program?
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced on Wednesday it is withdrawing its support for New York City’s first-in-the-nation congestion pricing plan, opening a new chapter in the controversial program’s history. The department released a letter from Secretary Sean Duffy it said it sent to Gov. Kathy Hochul regarding its decision to “terminate” approval of the congestion pricing program, which...
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‘LONG LIVE THE KING': Trump posts on Truth Social after DOT kills congestion pricing approval
The U.S. Department of Transportation rescinded its approval of New York City’s congestion pricing program on Wednesday in a letter to the state’s governor. The department, under President Donald Trump’s administration, released a letter from Secretary Sean Duffy it said it sent to Gov. Kathy Hochul regarding its decision to “terminate” approval of the congestion pricing pricing program, which...
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President Trump arrives in South Florida for summit in Miami Beach
President Donald Trump arrived in South Florida Wednesday morning.
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US hockey GM says Trump would be welcome at 4 Nations Face-Off final vs. Canada
The general manager of the United States team in the 4 Nations Face-Off hockey tournament said he would welcome a visit from President Donald Trump to the championship game between the U.S. and Canada on Thursday night.
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Trump says Ukraine ‘should never have started it' in comments about war with Russia
President Donald Trump suggested Tuesday that Ukraine was responsible for Russia’s invasion of the country three years ago, arguing Kyiv could have made a deal to avoid the conflict.
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Growing turmoil at City Hall: 4 deputy mayors from Adams administration resign
NBC New York’s Erica Byfield has the latest.
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Donald Trump plans to attend NASCAR's Daytona 500 for second time as president
Last week, Trump was the first sitting president to attend the Super Bowl. This week, he plans to attend the Daytona 500 for the second time as president.
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SEE IT: Right outside the Oval Office hangs a framed picture of Trump's mugshot
A surprising sight was photographed at the White House this week — a framed picture of President Donald Trump on the cover of the New York Post.
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Trump orders end in federal funding for any schools that require Covid vaccines
President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order halting federal funds for schools that require students to be vaccinated against coronavirus before they can attend classes in person.
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White House shares controversial deportation-centric Valentine's Day meme
The White House shared a controversial Valentine’s Day meme honing in on President Donald Trump’s policies concerning illegal immigration and deportations. On Instagram, along with the simple message, “Happy Valentine’s Day” (and a red heart emoji), the White House account posted a pink valentine’s meme featuring the faces of Trump and the administration’s border czar Tom Homan. The meme,...
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Crowds launch protest against ICE in Foley Square
There is a protest happening against ICE and President Trump’s Immigration crackdown in Foley Square, Lower Manhattan. NBC News 4 New York’s Chris Jose reports.
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Kennedy Center shakeup: DC residents, artists and relatives of JFK react to changes
Less than 24 hours after the announcement that President Donald Trump had been voted as chair of the board of trustees, the Kennedy Center is seeing fallout from featured performers and some of the remaining board members.
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Linda McMahon may be asked to dismantle the Education Department. Here's what it does
Here is a look at some of the department’s key functions, and how Trump has said he might approach them.
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A look at Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s controversial health policy views
The GOP-controlled Senate voted Thursday to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a longtime anti-vaccine activist, to lead the country’s most powerful health care agency. Kennedy was confirmed as the secretary for the Department of Health and Human Services on a mostly party-line vote of 52-48. However, Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., broke ranks on yet another of President Donald Trump’s...
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RFK Jr. confirmed as HHS Secretary
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confirmed by the Senate as the Secretary of Health and Human Services on Thursday.
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Trump takes over Kennedy Center, names Lee Greenwood, Usha Vance, 12 others to board
On Wednesday afternoon, the Kennedy Center Board of Trustees, comprised entirely of members appointed by President Donald Trump, voted to remove billionaire David Rubenstein and chair of the board and replace him with Trump.
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Joke petition seeks to help Denmark buy California as Trump eyes Greenland
A lighthearted petition to buy the state of California for Denmark prompted more than 200,000 signatures by Wednesday in response to President Donald Trump’s talk about taking control of Greenland, a vast and mineral-rich Arctic island. The petition notes California’s superior weather and an endless supply of avocado toast. The organizer says he got the idea after hearing an American...
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White House bars AP reporter because of AP style policy on ‘Gulf of America'
The White House blocked an Associated Press reporter from an event in the Oval Office on Tuesday after demanding the news agency alter its style on the Gulf of Mexico, which President Trump has ordered renamed the Gulf of America. The reporter tried to enter the White House event as usual Tuesday afternoon and was turned away, AP executives said….