Federal workers are facing increased pressure as President Donald Trump’s agenda ramps up. Employees of the Department of Health and Human Services received emails offering a “voluntary separation incentive payment,” and the Department of Homeland Security began performing polygraph tests on employees to identify potential leakers. Many federal workers, including veterans, are struggling with mental health crises amid the firings and buyout efforts.
Elon Musk’s Tesla has faced backlash as he takes on a role in the federal government, with reports of vandalism against Tesla vehicles, dealerships, and charging stations. This has coincided with a decline in sales for the electric-car maker.
In a surprising turn of events, a run-down British seaside resort was revealed to have hosted a Russian-backed espionage ring. Three individuals were found guilty of conspiracy to spy, carrying out espionage operations targeting high-profile dissidents and sensitive military sites.
On the political front, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick disputed the possibility of a recession, attributing President Trump’s economic policies to future growth. Speaker Mike Johnson unveiled a funding bill to avert a shutdown, while foreign leaders and American judges have provided pushback against Trump’s policies. Old-guard populists within Trump’s circle are beginning to challenge billionaire advisers like Elon Musk.
In the sports world, professional runners, including Grant Fisher, are using baking soda, or sodium bicarbonate, to break world records. The use of a bicarbonate system sold by a Swedish company has become widespread among medalists in track and field events.
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