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Where things stand as Congress tries to avoid a partial government shutdown in 2 weeks

The exchanges demonstrate the divides that remain as the nation approaches a March 14 deadline to avoid a partial federal ...

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$60 billion in waste and fraud easily found where Trump refuses to cut

A trio of government watchdogs on Friday advised U.S. President Donald Trump and his billionaire adviser, Elon Musk, to take ...

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70,000 civilian workers targeted for Defense Department firings, Democrats warn

Democratic lawmakers are warning that the Defense Department is preparing to fire tens of thousands of civilian workers — ...

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I worked for USAID: If Congress does nothing, N.J.’s economy will also suffer.

USAID’s partnerships with New Jersey companies like Johnson & Johnson and Merck extend the state’s influence in global health initiatives while strengthening local economies.

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$60 Billion in Waste and Fraud Easily Found Where Trump Refuses to Cut: The Pentagon

Government watchdogs are urging Trump and Musk to tackle wasteful spending at the Department of Defense. Billions could be ...

Elon Musk joins Joe Rogan podcast to discuss DOGE, astronauts, more: Here's what to know

Amid federal cuts and protests in the U.S., billionaire Elon Musk appeared on Joe Rogan's podcast to discuss DOGE, astronauts and Nazi salute claims.

Former defense chiefs call for congressional hearings on Trump's firing of senior military leaders

Five former secretaries of defense are calling on Congress to hold immediate hearings on President Donald Trump's recent firings of the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and several other senior ...