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Trump wants to know if there's gold in Fort Knox. (There is)

Trump wants to know if there's gold in Fort Knox. (There is)

WASHINGTON (AP) — While flying back to Washington aboard Air Force One on Wednesday night, a reporter asked President Donald Trump whether Elon Musk would pursue budget cuts at the Pentagon.
Republicans are pursuing separate paths to get Trump's priorities through Congress

Republicans are pursuing separate paths to get Trump's priorities through Congress

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader John Thune teed up a vote this week on a budget plan that sets the stage for a massive boost in defense and border security spending, and leaves a looming tax cut fight for later this year.
Trump says federal government should 'take over' DC, backing congressional GOP push

Trump says federal government should 'take over' DC, backing congressional GOP push

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday threw his support behind congressional efforts for a federal takeover of the nation's capital, saying he approves putting the District of Columbia back under direct federal control.
Agriculture Department tries to rehire fired workers tied to bird flu response

Agriculture Department tries to rehire fired workers tied to bird flu response

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The Agriculture Department is scrambling to rehire several workers who were involved in the government's response to the ongoing bird flu outbreak that has devastated egg and poultry farms over the past three years.
IRS plans to lay off 7,000 probationary workers beginning Thursday, AP source says

IRS plans to lay off 7,000 probationary workers beginning Thursday, AP source says

WASHINGTON (AP) — The IRS will lay off roughly 7,000 workers in Washington and around the country beginning Thursday, a person familiar with the plans told The Associated Press.
Trump and Musk say they like working together and will keep at it. Will it last?

Trump and Musk say they like working together and will keep at it. Will it last?

WASHINGTON (AP) — It's been a burning political question for weeks: How long will President Donald Trump — who doesn’t like sharing the spotlight — be able to do just that with Elon Musk , a billionaire also overly fond of attention? In a joint Fox N
Alberta premier shuffles deputy health minister amid allegations of corruption

Alberta premier shuffles deputy health minister amid allegations of corruption

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith removed her government's deputy minister of health Wednesday but bucked calls for a public inquiry into allegations of government interference in lucrative medical contracts.
Hegseth directs Pentagon to find $50 billion in cuts this year to fund Trump military priorities

Hegseth directs Pentagon to find $50 billion in cuts this year to fund Trump military priorities

WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed the military services to identify $50 billion in programs that could be cut next year in order to redirect those savings to fund President Donald Trump's priorities.
DOGE notches courtroom wins as Elon Musk crusades to slash federal government

DOGE notches courtroom wins as Elon Musk crusades to slash federal government

WASHINGTON (AP) — Although some parts of President Donald Trump ’s agenda are getting bogged down by litigation, Elon Musk ’s Department of Government Efficiency is having better luck in the courtroom.
The Latest: Justice Department official urges quick dismissal of criminal case against NYC mayor

The Latest: Justice Department official urges quick dismissal of criminal case against NYC mayor

The Justice Department’s second-in-command demanded that a judge dismiss corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams .