White House deals

The White House has confirmed that federal layoffs have commenced as a result of the ongoing government shutdown. According to a statement released on Friday by the head of the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB), the process of reducing the federal workforce through layoffs has officially begun....

In a bold move, President Trump has seized on the ongoing government shutdown as a chance to reshape the federal budget, describing it as an "unprecedented opportunity" to make sweeping cuts. As the partial shutdown enters its third week, Trump plans to meet with White House budget chief Mick Mulvaney...

In a move that has been met with a mix of relief and skepticism, the White House has withdrawn the nomination of E.J. Antoni, a conservative economist, to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Antoni, who was handpicked by President Trump for the role, had faced intense bipartisan criticism...

At first glance, it seemed like a straightforward display of deference. When media giants like Disney, Paramount, and broadcasters CBS and ABC initially acquiesced to President Trump's demands, many observers interpreted it as a sign of spinelessness. However, the underlying reasons for their compliance are more complex and multifaceted. In...