President Donald Trump signed an executive order giving Elon Musk and his DOGE office more power over the federal workforce. The order directs federal agencies to cut jobs and limit hiring, with each agency undertaking plans for large-scale reductions and hiring only essential positions. The American Federation of Government Employees criticized the cuts as a way to reward Musk and Trump’s billionaire friends.
Two winter storms are affecting over 99 million people across the U.S., bringing snow and cold temperatures. Washington, D.C. has already recorded 5 inches of snow, forcing the postponement of a Senate confirmation vote. Other areas such as Kansas City, North Dakota, Utah, and California are also facing severe weather conditions, including the risk of avalanches and mudslides.
American teacher Marc Fogel was released from Russian custody after being held for 3½ years on drug charges. Trump teased the release of another American today. Fogel expressed gratitude to Trump for facilitating his release. Fogel had been teaching in Russia and was sentenced to 14 years for possessing medical cannabis.
Inflation is expected to remain unchanged in January while a new bird flu variant is turning up in dairy cattle. There are calls for an investigation after masked neo-Nazis gathered for a demonstration in Cincinnati. A grocery price trends tracker shows how prices for key items are changing, reflecting the president’s promise to lower inflation. A review of the latest Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 and new Colgate oral care products is also provided.
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