Layoffs Begin at Energy Department, Part of Trump Purge

The Energy Department began laying off staff as the Trump administration accelerated sweeping cuts across the government, according to three people familiar with the matter. Around 1,000 federal workers, all probationary employees, were told they were losing their jobs on Thursday, according to one of the people. More than 300 of those workers were employed … Read more

Gabbard Seeks to Reassure Allies Wary of Sharing Intelligence

Tulsi Gabbard, the newly sworn-in director of national intelligence, delivered her first speech in her new role on Friday at the Munich Security Conference, promising that President Trump’s America First agenda did not mean “America alone.” “We recognize that a strong America is better positioned to lead, work with and support our allies and partners … Read more

FBI Calls Kristi Noem’s Criticism ‘Deeply Irresponsible’

The F.B.I. issued an unusual, biting rejoinder to a cabinet secretary on Friday, saying that her remarks accusing the bureau of corruption were “deeply irresponsible.” The pushback from one federal agency to another came after the secretary, Kristi Noem of the Homeland Security Department, suggested this week that F.B.I. special agents leaked details ahead of … Read more

Gabbard Seeks to Reassure Allies Wary of Sharing Intelligence

Tulsi Gabbard, the newly sworn-in director of national intelligence, delivered her first speech in her new role on Friday at the Munich Security Conference, promising that President Trump’s America First agenda did not mean “America alone.” “We recognize that a strong America is better positioned to lead, work with and support our allies and partners … Read more

Trump Says Auto Tariffs Coming April 2

President Trump said on Friday that he planned to move forward with tariffs on foreign cars on April 2, but did not specify how much the tariffs would be or which nations could be targeted. Asked about when he might impose car tariffs during remarks in the Oval Office, Mr. Trump said “maybe around April … Read more