Tag: Russell Vought
As Democrats expand their coalition, Republicans are embracing extremism
This is an adapted excerpt from the Nov. 9 episode of “Velshi.”On Feb. 18, 1915, President Woodrow Wilson…
Colorado AG Weiser joins lawsuit against federal government over SNAP benefit pause
(Getty Images)Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser joined a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Agriculture on Tuesday, alleging…
Trump suggests crime crackdown in San Francisco
Trump suggests a new city for his federal crime crackdown -- San Francisco. Meanwhile, the government shutdown enters…
White House budget director Vought says over 10,000 federal workers could be laid off during the shutdown
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -White House budget director Russell Vought said more than 10,000 government employees could be laid off…
Trump administration lays off thousands of federal workers during government shutdown
More than 4,000 federal employees received layoff notices Friday as part of the Trump administration’s broad effort to…
Why Democrats Think They’re Winning the Shutdown Fight
The Atlantic Daily, a newsletter that guides you through the biggest stories of the day, helps you discover…
What makes this US shutdown different (and more difficult)
Shutdowns are a repeat feature of US politics - but this one feels particularly bitter due to political…
Mass layoffs will start if shutdown talks ‘going nowhere’
By Andrea Shalal and Leah DouglasWASHINGTON (Reuters) -The Trump administration will start mass layoffs of federal workers if…
Layoffs will start if shutdown talks ‘going nowhere’, says White House
By Andrea Shalal and Leah DouglasWASHINGTON (Reuters) -The Trump administration will start mass layoffs of federal workers if…
Project 2025 author emerges as key player in Trump’s government shutdown
Donald Trump and his GOP allies spent much of the 2024 campaign denying any involvement with the Project…
Trump freezes billions in infrastructure funding to Chicago, New York
Oct. 3 (UPI) -- The President Donald Trump administration is withholding billions of dollars in funding from Chicago…
Trump administration freezes $2.1 billion for Chicago amid shutdown fight
President Donald Trump's budget director announced $2.1 billion in federal infrastructure money for Chicago is being paused as…