2025-04-19s!

President Trump announced a major shift in federal employment policy, reclassifying career government employees involved in policy matters as ‘at-will’ workers, subject to immediate dismissal if they fail to align with his agenda. In a significant change to federal workforce dynamics, President Trump declared on Friday that career government employees working on policy issues will now be categorized under ‘Schedule Policy/Career’—a designation that effectively makes them ‘at-will’ employees. This policy, detailed in an executive order titled ‘Restoring Accountability to Policy-Influencing Positions Within the Federal Workforce,’ aims to streamline the process of removing federal workers who do not adhere to the administration’s policies or engage in misconduct.

Residents and local leaders in Queens have called on FBI Director Kash Patel to address the escalating gang activities and illegal operations in Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s district. In a letter to FBI Director Kash Patel, more than two dozen local leaders and former officials expressed their concerns over the persistent gang activities along Roosevelt Avenue in Queens, New York. The area, dubbed a ‘Red Light’ district, has reportedly been taken over by the 18th Street Gang, leading to increased instances of prostitution and drug dealing.

President Donald Trump’s 13th week in office was marked by significant diplomatic meetings and domestic policy announcements, signaling both his international and domestic agendas. President Donald Trump engaged in crucial diplomatic meetings this week, including a session with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele. The meeting with Meloni was centered around trade negotiations, amidst looming tariffs against the European Union. Both leaders expressed optimism about reaching a trade deal before the tariffs take effect.

Actress Daryl Hannah alleges that the Trump administration attempted to obstruct her husband, Neil Young, from obtaining U.S. citizenship. In a recent interview with the BBC, Daryl Hannah revealed the challenges her husband, singer-songwriter Neil Young, faced in his journey to U.S. citizenship under the Trump administration. Hannah stated that the administration employed various tactics to delay Young’s citizenship process, forcing him to undergo repeated interviews. “They tried every trick in the book to mess him up,” Hannah claimed, highlighting the absurdity of the situation given Young’s long-term residence and tax contributions in the U.

Hillsdale College President Larry Arnn suggests Harvard should forgo federal funding to maintain its independence amidst a dispute over free speech and antisemitism. In a recent interview with Fox News Digital, Hillsdale College President Larry Arnn weighed in on the ongoing conflict between President Donald Trump and Harvard University over the institution’s handling of free speech and antisemitism. Arnn critiqued Harvard’s compliance with federal regulations, suggesting that the university should consider relinquishing federal funding to preserve its autonomy.

Vince Vaughn joined President Donald Trump for a playful spoof of the movie ‘Wedding Crashers’ during a visit to the White House. In a light-hearted moment captured and shared by the White House on social media, actor Vince Vaughn was photographed with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office, styled in a manner reminiscent of a movie poster for the 2005 comedy ‘Wedding Crashers.’ The image, playfully captioned ‘White House Crashers,’ showed Vaughn standing behind a seated Trump, both beaming in front of the presidential seal.

Vice President JD Vance engaged in discussions on international conflicts and the plight of migrants during his meeting with Vatican officials in Rome. Vice President JD Vance, during his visit to Rome, met with high-ranking Vatican officials to discuss pressing global issues. The meeting included Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican’s secretary of state, and Archbishop Paul Gallagher, its foreign minister. The discussions covered a range of topics, from the international situation in war-torn countries to the challenges faced by migrants and refugees.