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1 day ago · Elon Musk, head of the Department of Government Efficiency under President Donald Trump's administration, has set his sights on dismantling the federal agency USAID.. Following a week of turmoil ...

Jan 3, 2025 · Reps. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y. and Mike Waltz, R-Fla., plan to leave Congress for roles in the Trump administration, but not until at least Jan. 20, when Trump is inaugurated.

Jan 7, 2025 · A Louisiana patient has died from bird flu. A Louisiana patient, the first in the U.S. to die from bird flu, also known as H5N1, was over 65 and reported to have underlying medical conditions.

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