WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says he is replacing the top lawyers for the military services because he doesn’t think they are “well-suited” to provide recommendations when lawful orders are given. He spoke at the start of a meeting Monday with Saudi Arabia’s defense minister. Also, he refused to answer a question about…… MORE
Federal Workers Return To Offices Amid Threat From Elon Musk
Many federal employees across the country are back at agency offices under President Donald Trump’s return-to-office mandate. Trump advisor Elon Musk warned on his platform X Monday that workers who don’t comply will be placed on administrative leave. At least some federal agencies are not fully prepared for all remote workers to return to the…… MORE
Trump Says Canada And Mexico Tariffs Are ‘Going Forward’ With More Import Taxes To Come
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says his tariffs on Canada and Mexico are starting next month. The comment Monday indicates the end of a monthlong suspension on planned import taxes that could potentially hurt growth and worsen inflation. Trump said Monday at a White House news conference with French President Emmanuel Macron that “the…… MORE
Fired Federal Workers Hunt For New Jobs But Struggle To Replace Their Old Ones
NEW YORK (AP) — Job searches can be tough for anyone, but some of the federal workers flooding the market after widespread layoffs are finding it particularly tough. Park ranger? Nuclear submarine engineer? Diplomat? Some jobs are almost exclusively the realm of government, making the search even harder. President Donald Trump and his cost-cutting czar,…… MORE
Apple Announces $500 Billion Investment In US Amid Tariff Threats That Could Affect The iPhone
NEW YORK (AP) — Apple announced Monday that it plans to invest more than $500 billion in the United States over the next four years, including plans to hire 20,000 people and build a new server factory in Texas. The move comes just days after President Trump said Apple CEO Tim Cook promised him that…… MORE