DOGE arrives at Peace Corps, is set to gain access to internal systems: Sources

Members of billionaire Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency arrived at the Peace Corps headquarters in Washington, D.C., on Friday to begin a review of the independent agency’s internal systems as part of their governmental cost-cutting efforts, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter. When reached for comment, a spokesperson for the Peace Corps … Read more

US adversaries attempting to recruit laid-off government workers as spies: Intelligence

Foreign adversaries including Russia and China are targeting government workers who have been laid off amid the Trump administration’s attempt to downsize to recruit as spies, according to new intelligence. “New intelligence indicates agents from China, Russia, and other countries have set their sights on recently fired probationary workers, or those with security clearances, hoping … Read more

Fed Chair Powell says he expects Trump’s tariffs will hike inflation and slow growth

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Friday he expects President Donald Trump’s tariff policy will hike prices and slow economic growth, while noting that key indicators “still show a solid economy.” Policy changes implemented by the White House have contributed to a “highly uncertain outlook,” Powell said, making the remarks as stocks plummeted amid an … Read more

At least 7 killed as devastating storm pounds central US with more flooding, tornado threats

​​A four-day, once-in-a-generation weather event is pounding the middle of the U.S. with destructive tornadoes and life-threatening flooding. Friday marks day three of the devastating storm. Here’s what you need to know: 7 deaths reported in 3 states At least seven people have died across three states. People look over the debris around a home … Read more

US hiring surged in March, defying recession fears

U.S. hiring surged in March, blowing past economists’ expectations and defying concern on Wall Street about a possible economic recession, government data on Friday showed. The fresh data offered news of an upsurge in employer activity as stocks suffered a second day of selloffs over sweeping new tariffs announced by President Donald Trump earlier this … Read more