Treasury Secretary Says Trump Accounts Could Pave Way to Privatizing Social Security

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s comments about the safety net program ventured onto the so-called third rail of American politics.

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Interior Department Weighs Less Conservation, More Extraction

A leaked version of the department’s five-year strategic planning document favors privatization and economic returns from the nation’s public lands.

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USPS Selects FedEx Board Member, David Steiner, as Next Postmaster General

David Steiner, who also served as president and chief executive officer of Waste Management Inc., is expected to start in July.

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Trump Wants to Take Over Ukraine’s Nuclear Plants. What Would That Mean?

The White House said taking ownership of Ukrainian plants would give them the “best protection.” The idea faces legal hurdles and operational challenges, and it’s unclear if Ukraine would agree to it.

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‘Will Pay Any Amount:’ Private Firefighters Are in Demand in L.A.

Hiring a private fire crew costs thousands of dollars a day, and most work through government contracts or with insurance companies. Some wealthy property owners are calling them in directly.

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