US Energy Dept identifies thousands of staff at risk of DOGE cuts, AP reports
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Energy Department has identified thousands of staffers it has deemed as non-essential, including at its office that manages the country’s nuclear weapons arsenal, who would not be protected in a second round of cuts, an Associated…
Nasdaq confirms it is in bear market, ending more than 20% below record close
The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite index confirmed on Friday that it is in a bear market, as it has fallen 22.7% from its Dec. 16 record close, as investors fled riskier assets on fears that tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump…
U.S. Peace Corps says Musk’s cost-cutting team has arrived at its HQ
Members of Elon Musk’s cost-cutting team arrived at Peace Corps headquarters in Washington, the agency told Reuters, a signal it could become the latest U.S. government unit to face job cuts. “Staff from the Department of Government Efficiency are currently…