Gov Brief Today

Brutal shakeups ripple through the federal government: Trump pulls Ukraine aid, sparks a trade war, top officials resign or are forced out, and protests erupt over deep cuts. Review & share with your people.

Fighting Back

800 protesters rallied in Boulder on a Monday to slam Trump admin’s DOGE layoffs that cut hundreds of NOAA jobs.

March 3, 2025

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Oversight

Musk’s DOGE drafts deal to charge OPM $4M for IT modernization next year.

March 3, 2025

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Environment Health

NOAA cancels lease for its main forecast center and a radar lab.

March 3, 2025

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Justice Dept Oversight

The FBI New York field chief was forced to retire amid a Trump purge after promising agents protection from political meddling.

March 3, 2025

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Federal Personnel

The top HHS spokesperson, a former Trump CMS spokesperson, announced his resignation Friday—just two weeks into his new role.

March 3, 2025

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Disaster Relief Foreign Relations Health

United Nations’ WFP closes Johannesburg hub after Trump aid cuts, shifts its hub 2,500 miles away to Nairobi.

March 3, 2025

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Congress Human Rights

Senate Dems vote in unison to block GOP bill banning transgender athletes from schools receiving federal funds.

March 3, 2025

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Congress Education

Senate confirms Linda McMahon, former wrestling magnate and SBA head, as education secretary by a 51-45 vote.

March 3, 2025

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Economy Foreign Relations

Trump admin launches trade war with 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada, doubles Chinese duties as US markets fall before launch.

March 3, 2025

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Foreign Relations War

Donald Trump withdrew US military aid to Ukraine. WH says “under review.”

March 3, 2025

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