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News Wrap: U.S. frees cybercriminal Vinnik in Russian prisoner swap for Mark Fogel
In our news wrap Wednesday, President Trump says the prisoner exchange with Russia that included American Mark Fogel could be an ‘important part’ in ending the war in Ukraine, eight government watchdogs are suing the president for abruptly firing them
Read MoreNews Wrap: U.S. frees cybercriminal Vinnik in Russian prisoner swap for Mark Fogel
In our news wrap Wednesday, President Trump says the prisoner exchange with Russia that included American Mark Fogel could be an ‘important part’ in ending the war in Ukraine, eight government watchdogs are suing the president for abruptly firing them
Read MoreHow every senator voted on Tulsi Gabbard for director of national intelligence – The Washington Post
How every senator voted on Tulsi Gabbard for director of national intelligence The Washington Post Senate votes to confirm Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence CNN Gabbard confirmed as US intel chief in latest victory for Trump Reuters Four Takeaways From Tulsi
Read MoreElon Musk’s influence in the White House grows as Trump hands him more power
President Trump handed more power over to Elon Musk on Tuesday, giving his team oversight over hiring decisions across every government agency. Musk has also continued to post misleading or false accusations against government agencies on his social media platform
Read MoreDonald Trump and the art of the quid pro quo
The president and Eric Adams, New York’s mayor, seem to have made a deal
Read MoreMusk’s DOGE needs to be ‘much more transparent’ in spending cuts, former GAO head says
The House subcommittee that bears the same acronym as Elon Musk’s agency, DOGE, held its first hearing Wednesday. While members from both parties said they were focused on rooting out waste and fraud, Democrats pointed out the man at the
Read MoreWATCH: Trump speaks at swearing-in of Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence
Tulsi Gabbard was sworn in as President Donald Trump’s director of national intelligence on Wednesday shortly after she was confirmed by the Senate, where Republicans who had initially questioned her experience and judgment fell in line behind her nomination.
Read MoreJudge declines to block Trump administration’s resignation offer to federal employees – NPR
Judge declines to block Trump administration’s resignation offer to federal employees NPR Trump’s Resignation Program for Federal Workers Can Proceed, Judge Rules The New York Times Judge restores Trump administration’s buyout offer to federal workers Fox News Judge rules Trump’s sweeping plan to
Read MoreTrump says ‘I’m OK with’ Russian president Putin’s demand to keep Ukraine out of Nato – live – The Guardian US
Trump says ‘I’m OK with’ Russian president Putin’s demand to keep Ukraine out of Nato – live The Guardian US Trump’s plan for Ukraine a great deal — ‘for the Kremlin,’ Kyiv’s backers say POLITICO Europe Trump says Russia agrees to ‘immediately’
Read MoreWeight-Loss Drugs Like Ozempic Can Help Alcohol Addiction
Since weight-loss drugs that target the hormone GLP-1 have surged in popularity, some additional health benefits have emerged. Beyond helping people shed pounds, they also lower the risk of heart disease and sleep apnea—and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
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