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Trump's Remarks Stir Debate: Is Ukraine to Blame for the Conflict with Russia?
Former President Donald Trump has drawn fierce criticism by claiming Ukraine "should have never started" the conflict that has claimed tens of thousands of Ukrainian lives since Russia's invasion in February 2022. Speaking at his Mar-a-Lago resort, Trump stated: "You've been there for three years. You should have ended it ... You should have never started it. 
Former President Donald Trump has drawn fierce criticism by claiming Ukraine "should have never started" the conflict that has claimed tens of thousands of Ukrainian lives since Russia's invasion in February 2022. Speaking at his Mar-a-Lago resort, Trump stated: "You've been there for three years. You should have ended it ... You should have never started it. -
Trump Signs Executive Order Blocking Federal Benefits for Undocumented Immigrants
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Wednesday night aimed at cutting off all federally funded benefits for undocumented immigrants, expanding his administration's aggressive stance on immigration enforcement. The order directs federal agencies to identify and eliminate any programs providing cash or non-cash public benefits to illegal immigrants, reinforcing a law passed in 1996 but, according to Trump, undermined by successive administrations. 
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Wednesday night aimed at cutting off all federally funded benefits for undocumented immigrants, expanding his administration's aggressive stance on immigration enforcement. The order directs federal agencies to identify and eliminate any programs providing cash or non-cash public benefits to illegal immigrants, reinforcing a law passed in 1996 but, according to Trump, undermined by successive administrations. -
Mass IRS Layoffs Hit 6,700 Workers as Tax Filing Season Ramps Up
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is set to lay off 6,700 employees this week as part of President Donald Trump's efforts to reduce federal spending, according to internal agency communications reviewed by multiple news organizations. The job cuts come as the IRS enters the busiest part of tax season, with the April 15 deadline approaching for most U.S. taxpayers. 
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is set to lay off 6,700 employees this week as part of President Donald Trump's efforts to reduce federal spending, according to internal agency communications reviewed by multiple news organizations. The job cuts come as the IRS enters the busiest part of tax season, with the April 15 deadline approaching for most U.S. taxpayers. -
Trump Clashes With Zelenskyy Over Ukraine War, Calls Him a ‘Dictator’ and Urges Quick Settlement
President Donald Trump on Wednesday warned Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to swiftly negotiate an end to Russia's invasion or risk losing his country altogether. In a post on Truth Social, Trump accused Zelenskyy of leading a war that "couldn't be won" and labeled him "a dictator without elections," escalating an already tense exchange between the two leaders. 
President Donald Trump on Wednesday warned Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to swiftly negotiate an end to Russia's invasion or risk losing his country altogether. In a post on Truth Social, Trump accused Zelenskyy of leading a war that "couldn't be won" and labeled him "a dictator without elections," escalating an already tense exchange between the two leaders. -
Elon Musk Floats Tax Refund Plan Using DOGE Savings, Here's What Experts Say
Elon Musk said Tuesday he would consult with President Donald Trump on a proposal to issue tax refund checks using savings from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), the administration's cost-cutting initiative. The idea, initially suggested by James Fishback, CEO of investment firm Azoria, proposes returning 20% of the program's projected savings to American taxpayers as a "DOGE Dividend." 
Elon Musk said Tuesday he would consult with President Donald Trump on a proposal to issue tax refund checks using savings from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), the administration's cost-cutting initiative. The idea, initially suggested by James Fishback, CEO of investment firm Azoria, proposes returning 20% of the program's projected savings to American taxpayers as a "DOGE Dividend." -
U.S., Russia Agree to ’Work Toward Ending the War' in Ukraine, but Kyiv Is Left Out of Saudi Talks
The United States and Russia have agreed to initiate direct negotiations aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, marking a dramatic shift in U.S. foreign policy under President Donald Trump. The decision, announced Tuesday following high-level talks in Saudi Arabia, signals a potential thaw in relations between Washington and Moscow but has raised alarm among European allies and Ukrainian officials, who were excluded from the meeting. 
The United States and Russia have agreed to initiate direct negotiations aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, marking a dramatic shift in U.S. foreign policy under President Donald Trump. The decision, announced Tuesday following high-level talks in Saudi Arabia, signals a potential thaw in relations between Washington and Moscow but has raised alarm among European allies and Ukrainian officials, who were excluded from the meeting. -
Federal Judge Orders Eric Adams to Court Over DOJ’s Mysterious Case Dismissal, Sparking Fears of Political Deal
Federal Judge Dale Ho has ordered New York Mayor Eric Adams, his legal team, and Department of Justice prosecutors to appear in court Wednesday to explain the DOJ's controversial request to drop corruption charges against the mayor. 
Federal Judge Dale Ho has ordered New York Mayor Eric Adams, his legal team, and Department of Justice prosecutors to appear in court Wednesday to explain the DOJ's controversial request to drop corruption charges against the mayor. -
Social Security Chief Michelle King Resigns Over Dispute With Elon Musk’s Oversight Agency
The acting commissioner of the Social Security Administration (SSA), Michelle King, has resigned amid a standoff with the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by billionaire Elon Musk. 
The acting commissioner of the Social Security Administration (SSA), Michelle King, has resigned amid a standoff with the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by billionaire Elon Musk. -
Trump Administration Scrambles to Rehire Fired Nuclear Weapons Workers
The Trump administration has reversed course on a wave of firings at the Department of Energy, after dismissing hundreds of employees responsible for overseeing the United States' nuclear weapons stockpile. The abrupt terminations, which included personnel from the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), were quickly rescinded when officials realized the critical nature of their work. 
The Trump administration has reversed course on a wave of firings at the Department of Energy, after dismissing hundreds of employees responsible for overseeing the United States' nuclear weapons stockpile. The abrupt terminations, which included personnel from the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), were quickly rescinded when officials realized the critical nature of their work. -
Elon Musk’s DOGE Seeks Access to IRS Taxpayer Data, Raising Privacy Concerns
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), an initiative spearheaded by Elon Musk under President Donald Trump's administration, is seeking access to an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) database containing taxpayer data, raising concerns over privacy and potential misuse of sensitive financial information. 
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), an initiative spearheaded by Elon Musk under President Donald Trump's administration, is seeking access to an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) database containing taxpayer data, raising concerns over privacy and potential misuse of sensitive financial information.
