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Supreme Court allows Trump to proceed with large-scale government agency staff cuts, reorganizations

The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it will allow the Trump administration to proceed with large-scale reductions in staff at many federal government agencies while opponents continue to see to block those efforts in lower-court proceedings.

AI-Powered Rubio Impersonator Makes Calls to Foreign Ministers, Other Top Officials: Report

Someone using artificial intelligence to impersonate Secretary of State Marco Rubio contacted at least five people, including three foreign ministers, a US governor, and a member of Congress, “with the goal of gaining access to information or accounts,” a US diplomatic cable said.

Trump says he will impose 50% tariff on copper

Texas governor says more than 160 people are still missing after deadly floods

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says at least 161 people are still missing days after flash floods that killed more than 100 people across central Texas. Abbott spoke Tuesday at a news conference after taking a helicopter tour of the affected area. He said many of those who are not accounted for were staying in state’s Hill Country but did not register at a camp or hotel.