As Trump Eyes the USPS, Concerns Grow Over Its Independence
White House officials say they have no immediate plans to take over the service. But the president suggested he would consider a major reorganization of the agency.
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Kathy Hochul Invites Federal Workers Targeted by DOGE to Apply for Jobs in New York
“The federal government might say ‘You’re fired,’ but here in New York, we say ‘You’re hired,’” Gov. Kathy Hochul said in a recruiting video. The state has more than 7,000 unfilled government posts.
Ukraine Agrees to U.S. Deal for Mineral Rights
President Trump had insisted he wanted “payback” for past aid, shifting America’s three-year alliance with Ukraine to a mercantile footing.
Trump Announces Inquiry That Could Lead to Tariffs on Copper
Tariffs, if they are imposed, could boost U.S. production of a valuable resource but also raise costs for automakers, construction companies and others.
Who Are the Probationary Federal Workers Getting Cut Under Trump?
Many federal workers being cut by the thousands are relatively new in their current jobs but often have years of experience.
White House Moves to Pick the Pool Reporters Who Cover Trump
In announcing plans to handpick the reporters who can ask the president questions, the White House is breaking decades of precedent.
Hundreds in Park Service Have Opted to Quit, Agency Memo Says
The report has raised concerns about national park access and maintenance heading into the summer travel season.
Over 230,000 Canadians Want Elon Musk’s Citizenship Revoked
The petition accused Elon Musk of attacking Canadian sovereignty. The billionaire adviser to President Trump responded on X, saying “Canada is not a real country.”
Johnson Grasps for Republican Votes to Pass Budget Plan
Speaker Mike Johnson pressed ahead with plans for a Tuesday night vote on the House G.O.P. budget resolution even as threatened defections piled up.
Emil Bove, Justice Dept.’s No. 2, Targets NY Office Where He Rose as a Prosecutor
The forceful approach that Emil Bove III has taken toward the Southern District of New York underscores his own fraught relationship with the office that gave him the expertise to do so.