Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are interviewing job candidates and seeking advice from experts in Washington and Silicon Valley — pushing a sweeping vision for the “Department of Government Efficiency” past the realm of memes and viral posts into potential real-world disruption. Both lobbied for Russell Vought, Trump’s pick to run the White House budget office, who is close with Ramaswamy, several people said. Ramaswamy, Musk and the Silicon Valley cohort plan to work on technical challenges to collecting data about federal employees and programs, which they believe is siloed in antiquated systems. Andreessen is acting as a key networker for talent recruitment, one person said. Those executives did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

Special counsel Jack Smith moves to dismiss Jan. 6 case against Trump Federal prosecutors have moved to dismiss the cases against Donald Trump related to Jan. 6 and Mar-a-Lago documents.

Macy's: Employee 'intentionally' hid up to $154M in expenses Macy's reported that an employee concealed $154 million in shipping expenses over the last three years, forcing the company to delay its quarterly earnings report.

80 million people will travel by vehicle or plane for Thanksgiving Hopper anticipates that this Thanksgiving holiday will be the busiest ever for U.S. airports.

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Deadly E. coli outbreak linked to organic carrots ahead of Thanksgiving Grimmway Farms, a company involved in a recent recall of fresh carrots, has confirmed that the produce currently in stores is safe to eat ahead of Thanksgiving.

In 1978, Congress passed the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) after determining that Native American children were being removed from their homes and communities at a significantly higher rate that non Native American children. The children remained with their families in Native American communities and continued to learn native languages as well as their traditional cultural ways of life. Their hair was cut short, a mark of shame in many Native American cultures. Kill the Indian in him and save the man.” Native American boarding schools were part of the government’s “darker designs” to do just that. (accessed 2024) “‘Kill the Indian, save the man’: Remembering the stories of Indian boarding schools,” College of Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Oklahoma, www.ou.eduNewland, B.

He has faced four prosecutions in total , with the federal cases joined by charges in New York and Georgia. A Trump-appointed federal judge in Florida already dismissed the classified documents case earlier this year, ruling that Smith was unlawfully appointed. Attorney General Merrick Garland appointed Smith as special counsel in November 2022, just days after Trump announced he would make another bid for the presidency. Following this month’s election, the special counsel’s team began evaluating how to wind down the federal cases. Trump-appointed Justice Department leadership could order that appeal dropped after taking office next year.

Unidentified Drones Raise Concerns Over US Air Force Bases Recent drone sightings near key military installations prompt investigations by US and UK defense officialsA series of recent unidentified drone sightings have sparked concern and investigation around three U.S. Air Force bases located in eastern England. A statement from the military indicated the incursions did not impact base residents or any sensitive infrastructure, but military officials continue to monitor airspace activity closely. This is not the first time unidentified drones have been reported near military installations. Further, it remains unclear whether these drone sightings are part of broader surveillance attempts or simply the product of local hobbyists. Across the board, drone sightings near U.S. military bases have become common enough to catch attention without eliciting knee-jerk reactions from military command.

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By the Numbers: Thanksgiving costs up or down? A look at the numbers behind all of the fixings, side dishes and desserts for a Thanksgiving feast compared to years past.

ABC News Live Prime: Monday, November 25, 2024 Record 80 million Americans expected to travel this Thanksgiving; inside compound pharmacies creating copies of popular weight loss drugs; Luis Fonsi on his film debut in "Say a Little Prayer."

New York Nico on the people and places that make the Big Apple so special ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with Instagram sensation and “Unofficial Talent Scout of NYC” Nicolas Heller to discuss his book “New York Nico’s Guide to NYC,” showcasing the hidden gems of the city.

Luis Fonsi on film debut and big Latin Grammy win ABC News’ Gio Benitez sits down with singer-songwriter, and now actor, Luis Fonsi, to discuss his 11th studio album “El Viaje” and Fonsi’s first silver screen feature, “Say A Little Prayer.”

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