Politics

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy Announces Plans to Step Down

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy has announced his intention to step down, urging the Postal Service Board of Governors to begin the search for his successor. His tenure, marked by both progress and controversy, has seen significant reforms aimed at ensuring the financial viability of the USPS.

Elon Musk's DOGE Seeks Access to IRS Taxpayer Data Amid Privacy Concerns

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is pushing for access to the IRS's sensitive taxpayer database, raising privacy and misuse concerns. Legal challenges and potential IRS staffing cuts add complexity to the debate over government efficiency versus individual privacy rights.

Trump Signs Executive Order to Expand IVF Access and Reduce Costs

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at making in vitro fertilization (IVF) and other fertility treatments more accessible and affordable by reducing out-of-pocket costs for Americans. This move is part of a broader effort to support families and increase access to critical fertility treatments.

Trump Administration Cuts FAA Workforce Amid Safety Concerns

The Trump administration has dismissed nearly 300 FAA employees, including maintenance mechanics and aviation safety assistants, raising concerns over aviation safety following recent deadly accidents. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy defends the layoffs, emphasizing that no critical safety personnel were affected, and announces a collaboration with SpaceX to modernize air traffic control systems.

Nationwide Protests Against Trump Administration Set for Presidents Day

Organizers of the 50501 Movement are planning nationwide protests against the Trump administration's actions on Presidents Day, Feb. 17, 2025, following a series of executive orders criticized for diminishing the federal government's role. The protests, which also took place on Feb. 5, call for Trump's impeachment, an investigation into Elon Musk, and the reinstatement of DEI initiatives.