President Donald Trump has made it clear that staffing decisions within federal agencies will be made by his Cabinet secretaries and not Elon Musk. This decision comes after Musk’s involvement in reshaping the federal government through the Department of Government Efficiency rubbed some Cabinet secretaries and Republicans the wrong way. Cabinet members are instructed to work with Musk on spending and workforce reductions, with final job cuts at their discretion, though Musk would step in if sufficient cuts aren’t made.
In other news, changes to the U.S. military’s health care program, Tricare, have caused disruptions for millions of service members, their families, and network providers. Providers on the East Coast have gone unpaid for months, leading to reduced hours or closure of clinics. On the West Coast, beneficiaries are facing long call center wait times and other delays. The Defense Health Agency, which oversees Tricare, is working to resolve these issues.
Formula 1 star Lando Norris is setting his sights on winning a title in 2025 after a successful 2024 season with McLaren. Despite falling short of the driver’s crown last season, Norris is determined to come back stronger in the upcoming season. This story was covered by NBC correspondent Sahil Kapur, who is also a senior political reporter.
Additionally, the Bureau of Labor Statistics is expected to release its monthly employment report, showing an increase in new payrolls but uncertainties loom due to Trump’s evolving tariff agenda and job cuts. Other political news includes Trump walking back tariffs on Mexico and Canada and immigration agents planning new operations to arrest migrant families.
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