Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard announced that her agency, which she described as “bloated” and “rife with abuse of power, unauthorized leaks of classified intelligence, and the politicized use of intelligence,” will be reduced by over 40% — saving approximately $700 million annually.
Read More Gabbard: 40% cut to Office of Director of Nat’l Intelligence due to ‘Weaponization of intelligence,’ aiming to save taxpayers $700M annually
Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough ruled that several components of the sweeping legislative package intended to advance President Donald Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” purportedly violate the Byrd Rule.
Read More Senate parliamentarian removes provisions from Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’
At least four detained illegal immigrants escaped from the Delaney Hall ICE detention facility in Newark, New Jersey, on Thursday — following a reported “riot” that ensued within the facility. A manhunt has now been initiated.
Read More New Jersey: 4 detained illegal immigrants escape Newark ICE detention facility, manhunt ensues
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the termination of $766 million provided to Moderna to develop more mRNA vaccines, prompting scrutiny and heavy backlash from former Biden administration officials.
Read More RFK Jr.’s HHS cancels $766M in contracts to develop mRNA vaccines while fmr Biden officials fearmonger
U2 lead-singer Bono slammed the Trump administration for shuttering the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), claiming that the closure was responsible for 300,000 deaths.
Read More Bono slammed by Musk after claiming USAID closure resulted in 300K deaths: ‘He’s such a liar/idiot’
Donald Trump’s nominee for FBI Director, Kash Patel, was approved by a Senate panel in a party-line vote Thursday, which now moves him to a final confirmation vote possibly next week.
Read More Senate Committee Advances Kash Patel For FBI Director, Setting Up Final Vote