Brad Smith, the HHS DOGE lead, is embroiled in a juicy controversy over a delayed plan to axe 10,000 jobs at the Department of Health and Human Services.
The goal? Slash 20% of the workforce, saving $1.8 billion yearly. But insiders say Smith’s secretive moves—shielding the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)—sparked chaos.

Critics slam Smith and aide Rachel Riley for hiding data, leaving department heads blindsided by news leaks. HHS Chief of Staff Heather Flick paused the layoffs for a data check, amid claims of uneven cuts.
Why protect CMS? Smith’s past—leading its Innovation arm and founding...

In a passionate address on March 30, 2025, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called on the international community to ramp up pressure on Russia, demanding stricter sanctions and the urgent delivery of advanced air defense systems to bolster Ukraine’s beleaguered forces. The plea comes as Russian military operations intensify, with devastating strikes pounding Ukrainian cities and infrastructure on a near-daily basis.

Zelensky emphasized that only a concerted global effort can dismantle Russia’s "capacity to wage war and sustain the system that wants nothing but war." He pointed to the relentless nature of Moscow’s campaign, accusing Russian President Vladimir Putin of...

President Donald Trump escalated his rhetoric against Russia on Sunday, warning that he will slap tariffs on Russian oil imports if the Kremlin fails to secure a ceasefire in its ongoing war with Ukraine. In an interview with NBC’s Meet the Press, Trump expressed mounting frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin, marking a sharp departure from his previously warmer tone toward the Kremlin leader.

Speaking to host Kristen Welker, Trump outlined plans to impose tariffs of at least 25% on “all oil coming out of Russia” should Moscow refuse to negotiate an end to the conflict, which has now...

A simmering political storm brews in the Arctic: the Trump administration’s bold play for Greenland is rattling Denmark and igniting a diplomatic firestorm.

Vice President JD Vance’s upcoming visit to Pituffik Space Base—sold as routine—masks a deeper U.S. push to dominate Greenland’s rare earth minerals and strategic position against Russia and China.

Denmark, which governs the autonomous island, is livid, accusing Washington of strong-arming Greenland into economic and military alignment, sidelining Copenhagen’s authority.

Whispers of secret U.S. mining deals and a permanent troop presence have surfaced, fueled by X posts hinting at a geopolitical chess match. Greenland’s leaders are torn—some...

In a stunning breach of protocol, top Trump administration officials, including National Security Adviser Michael Waltz and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, inadvertently leaked sensitive military plans via a Signal group chat on March 11, 2025. The chat, which included Vice President JD Vance, CIA Director John Ratcliffe, and others, discussed U.S. airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen, complete with specific timelines like “1215et F-18s launch.” The bombshell came when Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, was accidentally added to the chat, later publishing the details on March 25, 2025. The leak has ignited a firestorm, with Democrats slamming the administration...