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Feb 20 (Reuters) – Scientists at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have been advised to refrain from using terms like "woman," "disabled," and "elderly" in external communications, according to two sources with direct knowledge of the matter. These words......
Elon Musk made a rare public appearance at the White House to advocate for the extensive federal workforce reductions he is spearheading, despite rising concerns over transparency and accountability. Standing beside President Donald Trump in the Oval Office, Musk, accompanied by his four-year-old son,......
The American magazine Time has portrayed billionaire Elon Musk as the de facto ruler of the United States, featuring him on its February cover sitting in the president’s office. According to the magazine, the rapid developments surrounding Musk’s assertive intervention in Washington signal......
The U.S. government has directed the majority of its directly-hired employees at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to take leave, as part of a broader initiative to significantly reduce the size of federal agencies. Starting Friday, only staff responsible for critical operations,......
Billionaire Elon Musk has rapidly expanded his influence within the U.S. government, triggering concerns among constitutional scholars and Democratic leaders. Since the inauguration of President Donald Trump, Musk, now leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has implemented sweeping changes......
The U.S. government is evaluating the potential national security risks linked to DeepSeek, a Chinese AI company that has reportedly made a significant breakthrough. According to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, U.S. officials are investigating the implications of the new AI technology.......
The US government narrowly avoided a potential shutdown after lawmakers reached an eleventh-hour agreement on a funding bill. The failure to secure a deal would have resulted in missed paychecks for federal employees just before the holiday season, disrupting public services nationwide. Tensions over......
President-elect Donald Trump has announced Army veteran and media personality Pete Hegseth as his choice for the role of Secretary of Defense. The decision surprised many within Trump’s network, as Hegseth, who is widely known for his commentary on military and social issues, was not initially......
In a momentous conclusion to an extraordinary career, Cris Comerford, the White House's trailblazing executive chef, has hung up her apron after nearly 30 years of culinary service to the nation's highest office. Comerford's retirement marks the end of an era that saw her break barriers as......