Federal workers are feeling pressured as the Trump administration ramps up its agenda. The Department of Health and Human Services offered employees a “voluntary separation incentive payment” after President Trump clarified that agency heads are responsible for staffing decisions. The Department of Homeland Security is conducting polygraph tests on employees to find leakers, attributing lower-than-expected ICE arrest numbers to recent leaks. Some federal workers, many of whom are veterans, are experiencing serious mental health issues due to firings and buyout efforts.
As Elon Musk becomes more involved in government, his electric-car company Tesla has faced backlash, with at least 10 acts of vandalism against Tesla vehicles, dealerships, and charging stations. Sales for Tesla have declined, especially in Europe and China. Russian spies operated from a guesthouse in a British seaside town, orchestrating espionage plots targeting dissidents and military sites. Meanwhile, U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick dismissed the possibility of a recession, praising Trump’s economic policies.
In politics, a funding bill has been introduced to prevent a shutdown, but its passage is uncertain. Trump has indicated that a minerals deal between the U.S. and Ukraine won’t be enough to restart aid. Foreign leaders and American judges have provided pushback against Trump’s actions. Old-guard Trump supporters are criticizing billionaire Elon Musk. Professional runners are incorporating baking soda into their training regimen to boost performance, with some even using a bicarbonate system sold by a Swedish company. In other news, a suspect was shot near the White House, brush fires erupted in New York, and Pope Francis is showing signs of improvement after being hospitalized.
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