Washington Post reports that U.S. Embassies and Consulates abroad were asked to cancel their subscriptions to certain news services. An anonymous State Department official told the Post that the decision to restrict media access to those deemed "non-mission crucial" could prevent employees from the department around the world from having the ability to view critical … [Read more...] about US Embassies Told to Cut Off News Subscriptions
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Federal Judge Grants Elon Musk’s DOGE Team Access to Department of Education
One of the federal judges of the DC Circuit has declined to issue a temporary restraining order against Elon Musk's Department of Education. This is a rare move among federal judges. On Monday, Judge Randolph Moss, appointed by President Obama, ruled that any harm claimed by the University of California Student Association (an organization that represents students in the … [Read more...] about Federal Judge Grants Elon Musk’s DOGE Team Access to Department of Education
DHS Launches Controversial Ad Campaign Aimed at Illegal Immigrants
Kristi Noem, Secretary of Homeland Security at the Department of Homeland Security, announced this week a multimillion-dollar ad campaign directed towards illegal immigrants to warn them that they would be deported by President Donald Trump if found. The ads, which were released in a domestic as well as an international version Monday night, target both illegal immigrants … [Read more...] about DHS Launches Controversial Ad Campaign Aimed at Illegal Immigrants
White House Clarifies: Elon Musk Isn’t a DOGE Employee, Holds No Decision-Making Power
The White House stated in a Monday court filing that Elon Musk is a White House employee and a senior adviser to President Trump, but not an employee of DOGE. He also has no decision-making authority. Musk is only allowed to advise the President and relay the President's instructions, according to a document signed by Joshua Fisher. It said, "Mr Musk, like other senior … [Read more...] about White House Clarifies: Elon Musk Isn’t a DOGE Employee, Holds No Decision-Making Power
US Deploys Drones to Hunt Down Mexican Fentanyl Labs
According to a recent report, the Trump administration is increasing its use of drones to track down Mexican fentanyl laboratories. The New York Times reported that U.S. officials said the drones were part of a CIA secret program started during the Biden Administration. The program was not disclosed until Tuesday. Drones are currently used for surveillance and to find out … [Read more...] about US Deploys Drones to Hunt Down Mexican Fentanyl Labs