White House Wants to Recruit Corporate Sponsors for Easter Egg Roll
The White House has moved to turn its Easter Egg Roll, a tradition that stretches back to Rutherford B. Hayes, into a chance to showcase brands.
Ethics and Official Misconduct
What Is DOGE and Who Runs It? Trump Says One Thing, Government Lawyers Say Another.
The Department of Government Efficiency described in court filings bears little resemblance to the no-holds-barred approach taken by Elon Musk and praised by President Trump.
Democratic Senators Ask Watchdogs to Investigate Musk’s Downsizing Efforts
The senators asked the inspectors general to look at future job cuts as well.
Treasury Promotes I.R.S. Agents Who Say Hunter Biden Tax Case Was Stymied
The two men will help change the culture at the tax collector, the Treasury secretary said.
Dr. Oz Faces Senators at Confirmation Hearing to Oversee Medicare and Medicaid
The Senate Finance Committee holds a confirmation hearing on Friday for Dr. Mehmet Oz, the TV celebrity who is nominated to run major health programs for older Americans and the poor.
Trump Appointee Filmed Influencer Videos on the Job Amid DOGE Cuts
The official, McLaurine Pinover, the top spokeswoman for the Office of Personnel Management, said she never made any money from the fashion videos filmed in her office.
Justice Dept. Moving to Downsize Units Investigating Fraud and Corruption
The plans, which have not been finalized, are the latest effort by the Trump administration to limit the ability of prosecutors to bring sensitive and politically fraught cases.
Senators Call for Investigation of Acting U.S. Attorney in Washington
Democrats wrote to the D.C. bar association that Ed Martin, President Trump’s nominee for one of the most important U.S. attorney’s offices, “abused” his power to threaten opponents.
Theaters Sue the N.E.A. Over Trump’s ‘Gender Ideology’ Order
The lawsuit seeks to block a new rule that requires groups applying for grants from the National Endowment for the Arts to agree not to promote “gender ideology.”
He Fought Claims of Harm From Infant Formula. Now He Regulates It.
Kyle Diamantas, a former corporate lawyer, is the new director for the F.D.A. food division, which oversees infant formula. He defended a top maker in cases claiming the company had not warned of potential risks to very low-weight babies.