Hacker who breached comms app used by Trump aide stole data from across US govt
(yahoo.com)
A hacker who breached the communications service used by former Trump national security adviser Mike Waltz earlier this month intercepted messages from a broader swathe of American officials than has previously been reported, according to a Reuters review, potentially raising the stakes of a breach that has already drawn questions about data security in the Trump administration.
A hacker who breached the communications service used by former Trump national security adviser Mike Waltz earlier this month intercepted messages from a broader swathe of American officials than has previously been reported, according to a Reuters review, potentially raising the stakes of a breach that has already drawn questions about data security in the Trump administration.
NSA to cut up to 2k civilian roles
(thehill.com)
The National Security Agency (NSA), the U.S. government’s electronic spy agency, is looking at cutting up to 2,000 civilian jobs as part of the Trump administration’s effort to greatly reduce the federal workforce.
The National Security Agency (NSA), the U.S. government’s electronic spy agency, is looking at cutting up to 2,000 civilian jobs as part of the Trump administration’s effort to greatly reduce the federal workforce.
Judge puts two-week pause on Trump's mass government layoffs
(theregister.com)
The Trump administration's ongoing mass firing of government employees has been put on hold, with a federal judge calling the move "likely illegal" and ordering the government to hand over evidence to prove it didn't violate the law.
The Trump administration's ongoing mass firing of government employees has been put on hold, with a federal judge calling the move "likely illegal" and ordering the government to hand over evidence to prove it didn't violate the law.
Trump blocks grant funding for Harvard until it meets president's demands
(theguardian.com)
The US Department of Education informed Harvard University on Monday that it was ending billions of dollars in research grants and other aid unless the school accedes to a list of demands from the Trump administration that would effectively cede control of the nation’s oldest and wealthiest university to the government.
The US Department of Education informed Harvard University on Monday that it was ending billions of dollars in research grants and other aid unless the school accedes to a list of demands from the Trump administration that would effectively cede control of the nation’s oldest and wealthiest university to the government.
Signal Clone Used by Waltz Suspends Service After 'Security Incident'
(nytimes.com)
The application that the Trump White House has been using to collect and securely store messages sent on popular commercial encrypted apps has temporarily suspended service in the wake of a security breach, the application’s owner said on Monday.
The application that the Trump White House has been using to collect and securely store messages sent on popular commercial encrypted apps has temporarily suspended service in the wake of a security breach, the application’s owner said on Monday.
Federal Court Halts Dismantling of Federal Library Agency in ALA Lawsuit
(ala.org)
Today, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia granted a temporary restraining order to block the Trump Administration’s dismantling of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).
Today, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia granted a temporary restraining order to block the Trump Administration’s dismantling of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).
US cyber-defense agency's ex-chief decries cuts as Trump demands perfect loyalty
(theregister.com)
America's top cyber-defense agency is "being undermined" by personnel and budget cuts under the Trump administration, some of which are being driven by an expectation of perfect loyalty to the President rather than the nation.
America's top cyber-defense agency is "being undermined" by personnel and budget cuts under the Trump administration, some of which are being driven by an expectation of perfect loyalty to the President rather than the nation.
Trump administration is pooling data on Americans. Experts fear what comes next
(theatlantic.com)
The Trump administration is pooling data on Americans. Experts fear what comes next.
The Trump administration is pooling data on Americans. Experts fear what comes next.
Clean energy manufacturers cancel projects as Trump-era policies take hold
(manufacturingdive.com)
Clean energy manufacturers canceled, closed or downsized nearly $8 billion in projects in the first quarter of 2025, as the Trump administration's rollback of support for the sector sets in.
Clean energy manufacturers canceled, closed or downsized nearly $8 billion in projects in the first quarter of 2025, as the Trump administration's rollback of support for the sector sets in.
Under Trump, You 'Petition the King' – An Interview with Francis Fukuyama
(noemamag.com)
“Under this administration, you don’t go to Congress to debate legislation. If you want to change something, like closing down a major agency, you petition the king.”
“Under this administration, you don’t go to Congress to debate legislation. If you want to change something, like closing down a major agency, you petition the king.”
Harvard University sues Trump administration
(bbc.com)
Harvard University filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration to stop billions of dollars in proposed cuts.
Harvard University filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration to stop billions of dollars in proposed cuts.
Marjorie Taylor Greene Faces 'Insider Trading' Probe
(newsweek.com)
Democrats are calling for an investigation into Marjorie Taylor Greene's purchase of stocks during the recent market dip following President Donald Trump's announcement of sweeping global tariffs on April 2.
Democrats are calling for an investigation into Marjorie Taylor Greene's purchase of stocks during the recent market dip following President Donald Trump's announcement of sweeping global tariffs on April 2.
DOE withdraws, postpones multiple appliance energy efficiency rules
(utilitydive.com)
The U.S. Department of Energy on Monday announced it would withdraw four appliance efficiency standards and officially postpone the effective dates for three other rules, continuing the Trump administration’s efforts to dismantle the agency’s appliance efficiency program.
The U.S. Department of Energy on Monday announced it would withdraw four appliance efficiency standards and officially postpone the effective dates for three other rules, continuing the Trump administration’s efforts to dismantle the agency’s appliance efficiency program.
In Alien Enemies Case, Many with Open Asylum Claims Allegedly Removed
(lawfaremedia.org)
The Trump administration is wrongfully removing individuals with open asylum cases to an El Salvador mega-prison for terrorists.
The Trump administration is wrongfully removing individuals with open asylum cases to an El Salvador mega-prison for terrorists.
Trump Pauses Federal Grants to Princeton
(nytimes.com)
The Trump administration moved this week to suspend dozens of federal grants to Princeton University, the fourth Ivy League school that has seen its financial support from Washington reduced or explicitly threatened since March.
The Trump administration moved this week to suspend dozens of federal grants to Princeton University, the fourth Ivy League school that has seen its financial support from Washington reduced or explicitly threatened since March.
Cory Booker's anti-Trump speech on Senate floor has lasted 17 hours and counting
(npr.org)
Sen. Cory Booker has spent all of Monday night and Tuesday morning on the Senate floor, delivering an impassioned speech in protest of the Trump administration's policies.
Sen. Cory Booker has spent all of Monday night and Tuesday morning on the Senate floor, delivering an impassioned speech in protest of the Trump administration's policies.
Trump's Science Policies Pose Long-Term Risk, Economists Warn
(nytimes.com)
President Trump’s tariffs could drive up prices. His efforts to reduce the federal work force could increase unemployment. But ask economists which of the administration’s policies they are most concerned about and many point to cuts to federal support for scientific research.
President Trump’s tariffs could drive up prices. His efforts to reduce the federal work force could increase unemployment. But ask economists which of the administration’s policies they are most concerned about and many point to cuts to federal support for scientific research.
Jeffrey Goldberg on being added to the group chat by Trump Administration
(theatlantic.com)
The Trump administration planned its strikes on the Houthis using a group chat—and accidentally included The Atlantic’s Jeffrey Goldberg:
The Trump administration planned its strikes on the Houthis using a group chat—and accidentally included The Atlantic’s Jeffrey Goldberg:
U.S. national-security leaders included me in a group chat
(theatlantic.com)
The Trump administration planned its strikes on the Houthis using a group chat—and accidentally included The Atlantic’s Jeffrey Goldberg:
The Trump administration planned its strikes on the Houthis using a group chat—and accidentally included The Atlantic’s Jeffrey Goldberg:
With New Decree, Trump Seeks to Cow the Legal Profession
(nytimes.com)
President Trump broadened his campaign of retaliation against lawyers he dislikes with a new memorandum that threatens to use government power to punish any law firms that, in his view, unfairly challenge his administration.
President Trump broadened his campaign of retaliation against lawyers he dislikes with a new memorandum that threatens to use government power to punish any law firms that, in his view, unfairly challenge his administration.
Doge to Fired CISA Staff: Email Us Your Personal Data
(krebsonsecurity.com)
A message posted on Monday to the homepage of the U.S. Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is the latest exhibit in the Trump administration’s continued disregard for basic cybersecurity protections.
A message posted on Monday to the homepage of the U.S. Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is the latest exhibit in the Trump administration’s continued disregard for basic cybersecurity protections.
Democratic FTC commissioners say they were illegally fired by President Trump
(theverge.com)
President Donald Trump fired the two remaining Democratic commissioners at the Federal Trade Commission Tuesday in what appears to be a conspicuous exercise of power over the independent agency.
President Donald Trump fired the two remaining Democratic commissioners at the Federal Trade Commission Tuesday in what appears to be a conspicuous exercise of power over the independent agency.
Trump demands admissions overhaul and control of academic department at Columbia
(pbs.org)
The Trump administration has delivered an extraordinary ultimatum to Columbia University, threatening to permanently end federal funding to the Ivy League school unless it cedes control of an international studies department and implements sweeping changes to other campus policies.
The Trump administration has delivered an extraordinary ultimatum to Columbia University, threatening to permanently end federal funding to the Ivy League school unless it cedes control of an international studies department and implements sweeping changes to other campus policies.
US Department of Education cuts half its staff
(apnews.com)
The Education Department plans to lay off more than 1,300 of its employees as part of an effort to halve the organization’s staff -- a prelude to President Donald Trump’s plan to dismantle the agency.
The Education Department plans to lay off more than 1,300 of its employees as part of an effort to halve the organization’s staff -- a prelude to President Donald Trump’s plan to dismantle the agency.
These Words Are Disappearing in the New Trump Administration
(nytimes.com)
As President Trump seeks to purge the federal government of “woke” initiatives, agencies have flagged hundreds of words to limit or avoid, according to a compilation of government documents.
As President Trump seeks to purge the federal government of “woke” initiatives, agencies have flagged hundreds of words to limit or avoid, according to a compilation of government documents.
'A blatant violation of the law': Judge blasts Trump's firing of NLRB member
(nbcnews.com)
A federal judge Thursday ordered the reinstatement of a National Labor Relations Board member and had harsh words for President Donald Trump in the process.
A federal judge Thursday ordered the reinstatement of a National Labor Relations Board member and had harsh words for President Donald Trump in the process.
Is the White House trying to engineer a recession?
(msn.com)
Traders are starting to price in the possibility that the U.S. economy might fall into a recession — and one Wall Street veteran says that might actually be the Trump administration’s plan.
Traders are starting to price in the possibility that the U.S. economy might fall into a recession — and one Wall Street veteran says that might actually be the Trump administration’s plan.