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Department of Government Efficiency Saved $2 Billion
The IRS has successfully saved $2 billion without any operational disruptions by eliminating wasteful contracts, such as auto-renewed licenses unused for years. The IRS has removed non-technical people from technical leadership roles in engineering and replaced them with experienced engineers. Going forward, skilled engineers will drive technical decisions. The IRS has its fair share of software talent. These men and women, who have long served the IRS, need to be empowered to make decisions.
Today, agencies terminated 57 wasteful contracts with a ceiling value of $1.6B and savings of $1.5B, including a $120K …

NVIDIA to Produce AI Supercomputers in the US
NVIDIA has announced plans to manufacture its AI supercomputers in the United States for the first time, marking a significant shift towards domestic production in the tech industry. This initiative includes the production of NVIDIA Blackwell chips in Arizona and the development of new manufacturing facilities in Texas. The move is part of a broader $500 billion investment into US AI infrastructure over the next four years, aiming to enhance technological sovereignty and stimulate economic growth.

Putin’s Peace Requests Post 5-Hour Meeting
U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, representing President Trump, met with Vladimir Putin for over five hours to discuss potential pathways to 'Permanent Peace'. The discussion reportedly included Putin’s requests for peace which involve five territories and extend to security protocols and NATO's Article 5. T

Rory McIlroy has cemented himself amongst golf's greatest.
He's just the sixth men's golfer to complete the career Grand Slam

Celebrating Passover
To all the Jewish families gathering with friends and loved ones this week, have a blessed Passover, and may God continue to watch over the Jewish people, the State of Israel, and the United States of America.

U.S.-Iran Nuclear Talks in Oman Begin Amid Ultimatum
On Saturday, April 12, the United States and Iran are scheduled to hold nuclear talks in Oman. The U.S. has set an initial demand for Iran to dismantle its nuclear program entirely, though there are indications that the U.S. may be willing to compromise to reach an agreement. Iranian officials have warned their Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, that failure to engage in talks could lead to military strikes by the U.S. or Israel on nuclear sites such as Natanz and Fordow.
REAL ID Requirement for U.S. Domestic Flights Set for May …

Judge Approves Alien Registration Act
A federal judge has ruled in favor of the Trump administration, allowing the enforcement of the Alien Registration Act. This act requires all foreign nationals who have been in the United States for over 30 days to register with the federal government by today's deadline. Failure to comply with this registration is considered a crime, punishable by fines and imprisonment. The administration has stated that those who register and choose to self-deport may have the opportunity to return to the U.S. in the future, while non-compliance will result in arrest, fines, deportation, and a permanent …

U.S., Panama Sign Canal Security Agreement
The United States and Panama have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperative Security Activities, focusing on enhancing their partnership regarding security matters. A forthcoming joint declaration between the U.S. and Panama's Minister of Canal Affairs will establish a framework allowing U.S. warships and auxiliary ships priority passage through the Panama Canal at no cost. This agreement aims to strengthen security and operational collaboration between the two nations, emphasizing the canal's importance as a global trade route.

Fraudulent Unemployment Claims Uncovered
An initial survey of Unemployment Insurance claims since 2020 revealed the following:
- 24.5k people over 115 years old claimed $59M in benefits
- 28k people between 1 and 5 years old claimed $254M in benefits
- 9.7k people with birth dates over 15 years in the future claimed $69M in benefits
In one case, someone with a birthday in 2154 claimed $41k.

90 day tariff pause was announced.
The Dow Jones recorded its highest single-day gain in history, up 2,965 points.
Tariff charged to China by the United States of America to 125%, effective immediately.
Chinese yuan falls to lowest level since 2007.