The VA plans to reduce its workforce by 30,000 by FY 2025, avoiding a RIF through measures like a hiring freeze and voluntary departures, ensuring mission-critical positions are unaffected.

Stephen Alexander Vaden takes oath as USDA Deputy Secretary to aid Trump's agricultural agenda. His legal expertise is expected to influence policy-making.

Deer Oaks, a behavioral health provider, settled with HHS' OCR for HIPAA violations after exposing patient data online and experiencing a data breach. The $225,000 settlement includes a corrective action plan and ongoing oversight.

President Trump implemented a policy requiring federal hires to get approval from agency appointees, aiming to prioritize accountability and public safety, with certain exemptions. This temporary measure will last until October 15, 2025.

President Trump signed an executive order to end subsidies for wind and solar energy, promoting energy independence and focusing on fossil fuels. Critics argue it may harm climate efforts.

Gas prices across the U.S. have significantly dropped, offering relief to drivers, aligning with President Trump's energy policies. The decline is noticeable in multiple states, with some regions seeing the lowest prices since before the pandemic.

President Trump signed the 'One Big Beautiful Bill,' offering substantial tax cuts and investments, eliminating certain Social Security taxes, and providing permanent tax relief for small businesses. It also increases national defense funding.

Mayor Bowser is hosting a discussion on the repeal of Initiative 82, which affects D.C.'s tipped worker wages, with local stakeholders at Shaw's Tavern.

Mayor Bowser discusses repealing Initiative 82, which ended the tipped minimum wage, due to its negative impact on DC's restaurants, with plans for economic recovery in her 'Grow DC' budget.

The White House commemorated the 249th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, praising its enduring democratic principles and acknowledging a minor historical inaccuracy in the message.

President Trump announced America's 250th birthday celebrations, involving state fairs and a "Patriot Games" athletic contest, with funding from the "One Big Beautiful Bill".

The United States Secret Service marks 160 years of service, evolving from tackling counterfeiting to presidential protection, with a proclamation honoring its dedication and courage.

ICE will chair the FELEG meeting in California, focusing on emerging tech's role in global safety, with officials from the Five Eyes nations strategizing against tech-savvy criminals.