What to know about Dan Bongino, the media personality tapped as FBI deputy director
Dan Bongino, pictured in 2021, has been chosen for the role as FBI deputy director in the second Trump administration. Calla Kessler/for The Washington Post…
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Federal watchdog agency intervenes in Trump’s purge of probationary employees
Protesters rally outside of the headquarters of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management on February 5, 2025 in Washington, D.C. Alex Wong/Getty Images North America…
21 DOGE staffers resign, saying they won’t help ‘dismantle’ public services
Elon Musk, who oversees the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, holds a chainsaw as he arrives to speak at the Conservative Political Action Conference…
After GOP passes budget resolution, Congress to-do list only gets tougher from here
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., (right) departs a news conference alongside House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., at the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday.…
A pattern emerges in Elon Musk’s federal shakeup: ‘Break first, ask questions later’
Elon Musk, who oversees the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency, wears a shirt that says “Tech Support” as he speaks during President Trump’s Cabinet…
Amy Gleason is the acting administrator of DOGE, the White House says. Who is she?
The White House is seen on Jan. 20, 2025, in Washington. Mike Stewart/AP hide caption toggle caption Mike Stewart/AP The White House has confirmed that…
Trump shifts date for Canada and Mexico tariffs — again
President Trump delivers remarks during a Cabinet meeting at the White House on Wednesday. During the meeting, Trump said he was looking at implementing tariffs…
Trump introduces a green card for the rich: the gold card
President Trump speaks to reporters as Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick looks on in the Oval Office on Feb. 25, 2025. Alex Wong/Getty Images hide caption…
Musk says federal workers should expect another round of ‘pulse check’ emails
President Trump delivers remarks during his first Cabinet meeting of his second term at the White House on Feb. 26, in Washington, D.C. The meeting…
6 federal workers get their jobs back in 1st successful challenge to Trump’s firings
The Merit Systems Protection Board is the independent, quasi-judicial agency that hears appeals in labor disputes brought by federal employees. Krisanapong Detraphiphat hide caption toggle…