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The cuts could have life-or-death consequences, according to critics of the Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency ...

The federal weather and oceans agency touches people's daily lives in unnoticed ways, so massive firings there will likely ...

Trump and Ukrainian president were discussing security and minerals deal as part of Russia peace agreement when meeting ...

Republicans are already worried that their aggressive policy agenda could bite them come midterms.

Elon Musk is wielding a chainsaw against US government departments, potentially culling tens of thousands of jobs, as part of a huge plan to shrink the government and slash federal spending.

Thousands of federal workers are out of a job, and further cuts are expected. Meanwhile, a federal judge has blocked the firings.

Since taking office in January, the Trump administration has slashed the federal workforce, making cuts across agencies and departments.

President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance berated Volodymyr Zelenskyy as Ukraine’s leader sought security guarantees ...

Zelensky told Trump that promises of peace from Vladimir Putin can’t be trusted, noting the Russian leader’s history of ...

Elon Musk has long been revered as a pioneer in the tech and innovation space. His recent appointment by Donald Trump has ...

PORTLAND (WGME) -- There's an uncertain future for Maine farmers amid federal funding freezes from the Trump administration.