The White House claims that over 1 million federal workers have responded to an email from Doge asking what they did last week. The deadline for responses is determined by agency heads, according to the administration. The White House also stated that nearly 6,000 veterans have been fired since Trump took office, leading to concerns from House Democrats about government waste and inefficiency.
The Trump administration’s cuts to federal workers and programs have been defended by Senate Majority Leader John Thune, who calls these reductions a necessary “scrub” of the federal government. However, the impacts of these cuts are being felt across the country, with USAid workers facing challenges as the agency is dismantled.
Additionally, concerns about an economic downturn are rising among Americans, with consumer confidence plummeting due to inflation, trade, and tariff concerns. The Trump administration also reinstated a rule on healthcare cost transparency, requiring hospitals to publish prices online for common services.
On the international front, Trump announced a potential visit by Ukrainian President Zelenskyy to sign a rare earth minerals deal, while also proposing a new immigration program selling gold cards for $5 million to foreigners seeking to move to the US. Amid these developments, concerns about the impact of federal cuts on government programs and employees continue to grow.
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