Julia Jester

Julia Jester covers politics for MSNBC and is based in Washington, D.C.

Julia Jester covers politics for MSNBC and is based in Washington, D.C.

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In Asia, Trump’s trade war forces allies to choose sides

The president’s trade policies have caught smaller nations between the U.S. and China as the world’s two most formidable economic powers vie for dominance.
59d ago

Interim NASA head tells agency that it will beat China back to the moon

It's full steam ahead for NASA — at least according to Sean Duffy, the agency's acting administrator
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Social Security whistleblower submits 'involuntary resignation,' citing 'intolerable' work conditions

Whistleblower Charles Borges said he was stepping down as chief data officer for the Social Security Administration because of the agency's "actions against me."
66d ago

Lisa Cook begins court fight to keep her job at the Fed

Lisa Cook's fight to keep her job is likely just the beginning of a battle over the future of the Federal Reserve as Trump tries to shape the central bank.
69d ago

DOGE put Social Security numbers and other data on a risky server, whistleblower alleges

The Department of Government Efficiency put Social Security numbers and other sensitive data on a vulnerable server, a new whistleblower complaint alleges.
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Kilmar Abrego Garcia taken into ICE custody, but judge blocks deportation for now

BALTIMORE — Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who reunited with his family last week after 160 days apart following his mistaken deportation to El Salvador, was taken into ICE custody Monday after an immigration check-in, but a judge later ruled that he cannot be deported, for now
83d ago

National Guard troops arrive on D.C. streets to execute Trump's anti-crime order

A senior Army official said some troops were deploying with D.C. police Tuesday night, and that their mobilization marked the beginning of the deployment of 800 National Guard members.
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Trump removes IRS boss, Treasury Secretary Bessent takes over for now

Billy Long, sworn in just under two months ago, was the sixth person to hold the job this year. He told NBC News he'll be the next U.S. ambassador to Iceland.

Trump threatens federal control of D.C. following attack on administration staffer known as 'Big Balls'

Edward Coristine, the Trump administration employee nicknamed "Big Balls," was the victim of a carjacking and assault in Washington over the weekend, police said.
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NASA loses another senior official as tension about the agency's future grows

The director of NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center announced her resignation Monday, marking yet another high-profile departure as questions loom about the agency’s budget and future
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Teen DOGE staffer 'Big Balls' has gone to work for the Social Security Administration

The Social Security Administration said Thursday that it had hired Edward Coristine, the 19-year-old nicknamed “Big Balls” who the White House said earlier in the week had left the Trump administration
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