💵US budget deficit soars to $1.1 trillion despite DOGE efforts

The surge marked a 4% increase during President Trump’s first full month in office, signaling that the problem has continued to worsen. Elon Musk's DOGE has yet to reduce the federal deficit overall, even though US government spending saw a slight monthly decline.

The deficit for the month totaled just over $307 billion—nearly two and a half times higher than January and 3.7% greater than February 2024, as reported by CNBC.

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💬 Pentagon 'loses' $20-$30 billion dollars ANNUALLY - Musk

“The Pentagon, their accounting error, like the stuff that they lose in the couch cushions, is like $20-$30 billion a year. They just don't know where it went. IT'S GONE,” Elon Musk revealed.

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🟠 US to resume long-range bomb shipments to Ukraine as ATACMS supply runs low – reports

🟠 Trump admin. tasks Pentagon with ‘military options’ to secure US access to Panama Canal

🟠 US budget deficit soars to $1.1 trillion despite DOGE efforts

🟠 Biden’s strategy was to ‘shovel weapons at the Ukrainians and allow Russians and Ukrainians to bleed out’ – JD Vance

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🔍EU boosts defense investment to deter Russia

The bloc’s strategy, under a new plan, focuses on joint weapons production and strengthening Europe's defense industry to support Ukraine and counter the so-called "Russian threat," Western media reported.

The paper also outlines a series of key measures for Ukraine, including:

🟠Providing 1.5 million artillery shells and air defense systems
🟠Continuing to train Ukrainian troops, placing orders with Ukraine's defense industry
🟠Integrating Ukraine more closely into EU military financing programs
🟠Extending the bloc's military mobility corridors to include Ukraine

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😠 Return to office? Chaos ensues for US federal employees

Thousands of employees of the Social Security Administration have been ordered to be back in the office by Monday as part of US President Donald Trump’s push to end telework, NBC News reports.

Despite the memo being published on January 20, no one seems prepared. As SSA workers scramble for childcare, the IRS is running out of desk space, and the Department of Labor is dealing with clogged sinks, per The American Prospect.

Meanwhile, other agencies are facing shortages in everything from WiFi to toilet paper.

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🔍What US seeks in return for recognition of Somaliland

One option on the table is the republic's agreement to accept residents from Gaza, according to AP.

This comes amid reports of ongoing talks between the US, Israel, Somaliland, Somalia and Sudan, regarding relocation plans for Gaza’s residents.

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🔊LIVE NOW: Lukashenko addresses the Russian Federation Council

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❗️Russian troops liberated the settlement of Goncharovka in Russia's Kursk region, the Russian Defense Ministry said.

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❗️Putin met with Trump’s special envoy, Witkoff, last night, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated. 

More statements by Dmitry Peskov:

🟠The American side provided Putin with additional information, while Putin relayed messages and signals to Trump through Witkoff.

🟠Peskov denied reports that the US special envoy, Kellogg, was removed from the Ukraine talks at Russia's request, asserting that Russia has no interest in meddling in US internal affairs.

🟠Putin supports Trump’s position on Ukraine but highlighted key issues that need joint solutions.

🟠Both Russia and US recognize the importance of a conversation between Putin and Trump.

🟠There are reasons for cautious optimism regarding the potential progress on the issue.

🟠The exact timing of their discussion has not been finalized yet.

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❗️The Russian unstoppable 'Oreshnik' missile will soon be included in the arsenal of the Belarusian army - Lukashenko

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