Day: January 28, 2025

The Bulletin of Atomic Scientists announced Tuesday that the “Doomsday Clock” is now set to 89 seconds to midnight.

The Trump administration memo prompted consternation in Washington about which federal government programs could expect to continue past Tuesday.

Karoline Leavitt, the youngest person to serve as White House press secretary, will make her debut in the briefing room on Tuesday. The James S. Brady Press Briefing Room was the site of clashes between spokespeople and journalists during President Donald Trump’s first term. Trump, a Republican, also made frequent appearances there himself during the coronavirus outbreak. It’s unclear how often Leavitt, 27, plans to hold briefings. Trump had…

The Trump administration sent an 836-page spreadsheet overnight, asking federal agencies that provide financial assistance for details on a wide range of programs.