Donald Trump’s “Golden Dome” Missile Defense System Might Become A Reality
But the Golden Dome project will not come to fruition without novel technologies—for which development might not be easy. The U.S. Space Force is undertaking a significant defense project, known as the “Golden Dome,” as part of a new initiative under the Trump administration. The initiative, which hopes to establish comprehensive air and missile defenses […]
RFK Jr. to Meet Food Industry Chiefs Next Week, Politico Says
(Bloomberg) — US Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. plans to meet with top executives from major food firms on Monday, Politico reported Saturday. Most Read from Bloomberg Officials from General Mills Inc., maker of products such as Cheerios and Bisquick, and PepsiCo Inc., which produces beverages and snack foods, are […]
DOGE Cuts Efficiency Programs in the Name of ‘Efficiency’
You would think, given Elon Musk’s apparent disgust for government waste, that he would be thrilled to see staffers who have dedicated their careers to making things within the federal government work better. But, according to Wired, he and his team at the Department of Government Efficiency have opted instead to just fire them unceremoniously […]
The Dangers of R.F.K., Jr.,’s Measles Response – The New Yorker
The Dangers of R.F.K., Jr.,’s Measles Response The New Yorker Amid a growing measles outbreak, doctors worry RFK Jr. is sending the wrong message NPR Opinion | I’m a doctor. Don’t fall for this myth about vitamin A and measles. MSNBC Source link
Decentralizing the FBI is the first step to depoliticizing it
While the centralization of the federal government helps to ensure that Americans’ democratic will is implemented by their leaders, it can also be a major hindrance to that goal. Centralization breeds politicization. We are seeing this on a massive scale right now at the beginning of the second Trump administration, including at the FBI with […]
How the Right is embracing ‘opportunity feminism’
At age 27, Karoline Leavitt set a record by becoming the youngest person to serve as White House press secretary. Not only is it an impressive feat to hold this demanding and notable position at her age, but she’s also making strides in her career while embracing a new chapter in her life: motherhood. Leavitt, who […]
Attorney General Pamela Bondi Appoints John A. Sarcone III as U.S. Attorney | News
ALBANY — Attorney General Pamela Bondi has appointed John A. Sarcone III as the United States Attorney for the Northern District of New York. Sarcone will start on March 17. As United States Attorney, Sarcone will serve as the Northern District of New York’s chief federal law enforcement officer, supervising an office of 49 Assistant […]
DOGE chief Amy Gleason’s role remains a mystery
When her daughter was diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disease in 2010, Amy Gleason attacked the challenge. She carried binders of medical records to doctors’ appointments across six health systems seeking the best care for juvenile dermatomyositis. She volunteered at a nonprofit searching for a cure. She also started a health care company to create record-sharing software […]
Who is Amy Gleason, the acting administrator of DOGE?
WASHINGTON (AP) — When her daughter was diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disease in 2010, Amy Gleason attacked the challenge. She carried binders of medical records to doctors’ appointments across six health systems seeking the best care for juvenile dermatomyositis. She volunteered at a nonprofit searching for a cure. She also started a health care company to […]