President Donald Trump announced that staffing decisions within federal agencies will be made by his Cabinet secretaries and not by Elon Musk, marking a rare public curtailing of Musk’s authority. This decision came after Musk had stepped on some Cabinet secretaries’ toes and Republicans expressed concerns about the speed and intensity of the cuts being made. Trump emphasized the importance of cutting levels down while retaining the best and most productive people.
Changes to the U.S. military’s health care program, Tricare, have caused disruptions for providers and beneficiaries nationwide. Thousands of providers on the East Coast have not been paid, leading to reduced services for Tricare patients. Beneficiaries on the West Coast are experiencing long wait times and stalled referrals. The Defense Health Agency acknowledged the challenges and is working to resolve them.
In other news, Formula 1 star Lando Norris is setting his sights on winning a title by 2025 after a breakthrough season in 2024, where he led McLaren to its first constructors’ title in years. Norris reflects on his past mistakes, his readiness to come back stronger, and his candid and personable nature during interviews.
The job market is expected to show growth in the monthly employment report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, but uncertainties loom with Trump’s evolving tariff agenda and massive job cuts. Additionally, the Trump administration has been in the spotlight for walking back on tariffs with Mexico and Canada, facing pressure to pay debts to aid organizations, and planning a new operation to arrest migrant families at the border.
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