EU nations shift their stance to designate Iran's IRGC as a terrorist entity. New evidence of atrocities and US pressure outweighed French concerns regarding nuclear negotiations and captive diplomacy.
House Democrats questioned CISA's acting director on significant workforce reductions (1/3 of staff), controversial reassignments, and internal incidents like his failed polygraph. The agency defends a "mission-first" approach aligned with Trump administration goals.
FEMA pauses staffing cuts for CORE employees amid winter storms, while a proposed 18% budget increase faces Senate hurdles and President Trump extends the agency's review council to 2026.
Michael Lynch is appointed as GSA Deputy Administrator. He will oversee the agency's AI strategy and $400 billion in federal procurement, including the OneGov initiative for tech software.
Senate Democrats report VA lost over 40,000 employees in FY2025 under Trump, causing service cuts, increased wait times for mental health and general care, and a "systematic destruction" of the workforce, negatively impacting veterans.
