President Donald Trump has informed his Cabinet secretaries that staffing decisions within federal agencies will no longer be up to Elon Musk, marking a rare public curtailing of Musk’s authority. Trump emphasized the importance of making cuts to government levels while retaining the most productive employees. Musk had implemented sweeping cuts in the early weeks of Trump’s second term, leading to concerns and backlash. Despite this, Trump praised Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) for their work.
Changes to Tricare, the military’s health care program, have caused disruptions for providers and beneficiaries nationwide. On the East Coast, thousands of providers have not been paid, leading to service reductions. On the West Coast, beneficiaries are dealing with delays in referrals and authorizations. Families and providers affected by the changes have shared their struggles, highlighting the challenges faced under the new program.
In other news, a federal judge has given the Trump administration until Monday to pay its debts to nonprofit organizations affected by funding freezes, job cuts are expected to be reported in the February employment report, and SpaceX experienced setbacks in a test flight of its Starship rocket. Additionally, Formula 1 star Lando Norris is gearing up for the new season after a breakthrough 2024 season, aiming to secure a championship title in 2025.
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