Gov Brief Today

They’re counting on you not paying attention. While the world tuned out for the weekend, Trump and Musk went full speed ahead. Read this, get mad, and spread the word.

Fed employees, including some judges, get 3 line email demanding a bullet-point report of their week-Elon Musk warns noncompliance by Monday means resignation

Federal Personnel Oversight

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Multiple DOJ leaders told employees not to comply with Musk’s email demands

Federal Personnel Justice Dept

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New FBI director Kash Patel expected to also lead Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, & Explosives

Justice Dept Oversight

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Hundreds at USAID’s humanitarian aid bureau were fired by email late Friday night, raising doubts about Rubio’s claims of aid delivery

Disaster Relief Federal Personnel Foreign Relations

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US negotiators threatened Ukraine’s access to Musk-owned Starlink, used in that country’s internet infrastructure

Foreign Relations War

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Trump says he will tour Ft. Knox with Musk to ensure gold is there

Economy Oversight

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USAID offices given to Customs and Border Protection

Disaster Relief Immigration Oversight

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Ukraine resists US demand for $500 billion mineral fund, 5x higher than estimated war aid

Foreign Relations War

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Trump admin claims $55B in cuts, but WSJ analysis puts savings at $2.6B

Economy Oversight

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Hundreds protested Trump policies at the courthouse in Henderson NC (pop. 15,000)

Fighting Back

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