(By the way, if you or someone you know or love is taking the buyout and wants to explain why, the DM’s are open, the contact info is in my profile.)
Per @cbsnews’s @olivialarinaldi: More than 65,000 federal employees have so far taken the proposed deferred resignation plan offered by the Trump administration, according to @USOPM.
WHAT ABOUT DOGE? Republicans tend to think Elon Musk should have at least some influence over government operations and spending, though not necessarily "a lot" of influence, while Democrats tend to say he should have none, or not much.
M Trump voters and Republicans in large numbers think the administration is more generally putting the right amount of focus on cutting spending and cutting foreign aid.
M Trump voters and Republicans in large numbers think the administration is more generally putting the right amount of focus on cutting spending and cutting foreign aid.
Tariffs on countries besides China aren't popular with most, and nearly three in four think new tariffs on imported goods would generally lead to price increases. (And not necessarily to more jobs or stopping fentanyl.)
People who think tariffs would lead to higher prices are more likely to think Mr. Trump's policies in general will lead to higher grocery prices and won't make them financially better off.
People who think tariffs would lead to higher prices are more likely to think Mr. Trump's policies in general will lead to higher grocery prices and won't make them financially better off.
NEW from @cbsnewspoll: President Trump has a positive approval amid "energetic" opening weeks; seen as doing what he promised. Concerns about Canadian tariffs and sending immigrants to Gitmo.
“This Jeep makes me happy even thought my last name is Ford.”
Harrison Ford won the ad war with that one. #SuperBowlLIX
Harrison Ford won the ad war with that one. #SuperBowlLIX
JUST IN: White House announces release of Marc Fogel, an American detained by Russia.
White House Statement:
"Today, President Donald J. Trump and his Special Envoy Steve Witkoff are able to announce that Mr. Witkoff is leaving Russian airspace with Marc Fogel, an American who was detained by Russia. President Trump, Steve Witkoff and the President’s advisors negotiated an exchange that serves as a show of good faith from the Russians and a sign we are moving in the right direction to end the brutal and terrible war in Ukraine. Since President Trump’s swearing-in, he has successfully secured the release of Americans detained around the world, and President Trump will continue until all Americans being held are returned to the United States. By tonight, Marc Fogel will be on American soil and reunited with his family and loved ones thanks to President Trump’s leadership."
White House Statement:
"Today, President Donald J. Trump and his Special Envoy Steve Witkoff are able to announce that Mr. Witkoff is leaving Russian airspace with Marc Fogel, an American who was detained by Russia. President Trump, Steve Witkoff and the President’s advisors negotiated an exchange that serves as a show of good faith from the Russians and a sign we are moving in the right direction to end the brutal and terrible war in Ukraine. Since President Trump’s swearing-in, he has successfully secured the release of Americans detained around the world, and President Trump will continue until all Americans being held are returned to the United States. By tonight, Marc Fogel will be on American soil and reunited with his family and loved ones thanks to President Trump’s leadership."
In his comments about the vast federal bureaucracy, @elonmusk mentions an underground mine where the paperwork of federal employee retirees is stored. It's true! It's in Pennsyvania. @Fahrenthold did a great story about it back in 2014:
TRUMP on this morning’s developments between Israel and Iran: “We have two countries that have been fighting for so long, that don't know what the f**k they're doing. You understand that?”
A historic first: President Trump is staying at the Dutch Palace tonight per the King’s invitation, a first for an American president.
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WATCH: Here’s some of what to expect now that President Trump is in the Netherlands for the @NATO Summit.
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THE CEASEFIRE NEARLY COLLAPSED, IRAN’S NUKE PROGRAM MAY NOT BE DONE: But the president is set for a big win at the @NATO Summit. Our @CBSEveningNews report from The Hague.
President Trump is meeting with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy at the @nato Summit, but in a closed press setting.
I had a good meeting with @POTUS in The Hague.
I congratulated President Trump on the successful operation in the Middle East. It is important that the U.S. actions have weakened not only their nuclear program but also their drone production capabilities. We will continue to keep an eye on the situation.
We discussed the protection of our people with the President — first and foremost, the purchase of American air defense systems to shield our cities, our people, churches, and infrastructure. Ukraine is ready to buy this equipment and support American weapons manufacturers. Europe can help. We also discussed the potential for co-production of drones. We can strengthen each other.
I congratulated President Trump on the successful operation in the Middle East. It is important that the U.S. actions have weakened not only their nuclear program but also their drone production capabilities. We will continue to keep an eye on the situation.
We discussed the protection of our people with the President — first and foremost, the purchase of American air defense systems to shield our cities, our people, churches, and infrastructure. Ukraine is ready to buy this equipment and support American weapons manufacturers. Europe can help. We also discussed the potential for co-production of drones. We can strengthen each other.