World & Nation
Trump’s national security advisor sidelines some 160 National Security Council staffers as the administration moves to align team with Trump’s agenda.
At least some of these nonpolitical employees have begun packing up their belongings since being asked about their loyalty to Trump.
According to a report by Taiwan’s National Security Bureau, Chinese agents have sought to use the Taiwanese underworld to channel funds to those with information to sell.
The Senate confirmed Kristi Noem as secretary of Homeland Security, putting the former South Dakota governor in charge of the sprawling agency with responsibility for border security.
Tulsi Gabbard, President Trump’s pick to be director of national intelligence, has moved a step closer to Senate confirmation.
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem is facing senators during her confirmation hearing as she vies to become the next Homeland Security secretary.
Staffers of the U.S. Agency for International Development have been instructed to stay out of its Washington headquarters.
Tulsi Gabbard, President Trump’s pick for director of national intelligence, faces tough questions from senators on Russia, Syria and Edward Snowden.
Opinion
The Trump administration’s attack on the key foreign aid agency undermines U.S. influence, pleases autocrats in Russia and China, and could help Tesla’s overseas business.
Musk’s takeover of USAID tests the principle of constitutional rule versus presidential power.