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DOGE slashes billions more in expenses for USA programs
DOGE announced it had terminated 113 contracts valued at $4.7 billion Tuesday and savings of $3.3B. DOGE also announced the Department of Labor had canceled $577 million in "America Last" grants, totaling $237 million in savings. March 4, 2025, they reported total estimated savings of approximately $105 billion. February 24, 2025, indicated a total savings claim of $55 billion, with specific contract and lease cancellations amounting to roughly $12.75 billion.
DOGE, led by Elon Musk, is a temporary organization within the White House created via executive order earlier this year.. President …

Amish and Mennonite Assistance Western North Carolina
In Western North Carolina, Amish and Mennonite crews, working with the Mennonite Disaster Service, have constructed a significant number of temporary bridges and culverts, specifically 150, to help those who lost access to their homes after a recent event. By Friday, the group will have spent $185,000 building a bridge for 16 families still stranded.

Trump Imposes 25% Tariff on Foreign Cars
25% tariff on automobiles made outside of the U.S.
$100B projected in new revenue thanks to auto tariffs
Strengthen America's manufacturing industry

DeSantis promises to put property tax relief on the ballot. While property taxes are the biggest source of revenue for local governments, Gov. DeSantis proposed raising tourist taxes to compensate.

Ratcliffe, Gabbard Say No Classified Information Shared in Leaked Chat
CIA Director John Ratcliffe and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard defended their handling of sensitive national security information as they faced questions from lawmakers about an apparently accidental leak of details on renewed U.S. strikes on Yemen.
Trump signs executive order requiring proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote |


SOUTH KOREA’S HYUNDAI TO ANNOUNCE A $20 BILLION INVESTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES
South Korea's Hyundai Motor Group is set to announce a significant $20 billion investment in the United States. This investment includes plans for a new steel plant in Louisiana, aimed at supporting Hyundai's electric vehicle production facilities in the U.S. The announcement is scheduled to occur at the White House with President Donald Trump.

UAE Commits $1.4 Trillion to U.S. Investment Framework
The United Arab Emirates has committed to investing $1.4 trillion in the United States over the next decade, following a high-level meeting with President Donald Trump. This investment framework targets sectors such as AI infrastructure, semiconductors, energy, and American manufacturing, aiming to bolster bilateral economic ties. This development was announced after discussions involving UAE National Security Advisor Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed and other top Emirati officials.

Trump Revokes Security Clearances
President Donald Trump has revoked the security clearances of several high-profile figures, including Kamala Harris, Hillary Clinton, and Joe Biden, along with other political adversaries. This action was detailed in a memorandum issued to the heads of executive departments and agencies, directing the immediate cessation of these individuals' access to classified information. The move, which occurred late on the previous Friday night, has been interpreted as politically motivated, though officially stated reasons focus on national interest.
