The letters are the first examples of the national security and intelligence workforce being included in broader efforts to downsize the federal government by the Trump administration.
Trump’s presidential transition
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Trump administration adds fine print to “Fork” resignation offer, deepening confusion
Federal agencies are sending out sample contract agreements to their employees in what appears to be an effort to alleviate doubts. But some of the language differs from the original offer.
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Why does Musk want USAID ‘to die’? And why did its website disappear?
Under the Trump administration, the U.S. agency that funds aid projects has faced layoffs, a stop action order for most aid efforts and a disruption of its website. Now Elon Musk says it should ‘die.’
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Conflicting signals from Trump could disrupt HIV meds. What’s the impact?
A series of orders from the Trump administration have the potential to disrupt the delivery of life-saving medications to HIV positive people. Here’s what a disruption of this drug regimen would mean.
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Trump’s pick for intel chief, Tulsi Gabbard, faces her confirmation hearing
Among the topics likely to come up at the hearing: her 2017 meeting with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, her friendly positions toward Russia and her push to drop charges against Edward Snowden.
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Trump’s FBI director pick, Kash Patel, faces confirmation hearing
Kash Patel, President Trump’s pick to run the FBI, answers questions Thursday in a public hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee.
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Hegseth strips Milley of his security detail, orders investigation into his conduct
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered an investigation into retired general Mark Milley — who often clashed with President Trump — and determine whether he should be reduced in rank.
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Effective immediately: CDC can’t talk to WHO. What will that mean for world health?
Staff at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have been told to halt all communication with the World Health Organization.
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Nearly 400 USAID contract employees laid off in wake of Trump’s ‘stop work’ order
All departments were affected, including offices that address HIV and AIDS, infectious disease and child health.
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Trump’s ‘stop-work’ order for PEPFAR cuts off anti-HIV drugs for patients
As a result of the new administration’s actions, health centers funded by PEPFAR, the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, are closing their doors and no longer dispersing medication.
