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The Trump administration has decided not to abolish FEMA, contrary to previous plans, and instead may focus on rebranding the agency to emphasize state roles in disaster response, as President Trump visits Texas to assess recent floods.
The Trump administration has appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a lower court's order that blocked large-scale federal layoffs and agency restructuring, arguing it falls under presidential authority, while courts have ruled that such downsizing exceeds presidential powers without congressional approval.
Conservative organizations, led by the Heritage Foundation, are preparing for a potential second term for Donald Trump or any candidate who aligns with their ideals. Their goal is to dismantle the federal government and replace it with a vision closer to Trump's own. The effort, known as Project 2025, aims to reshape the "deep state" bureaucracy by firing up to 50,000 federal workers and replacing them with like-minded officials. The initiative is gaining prominence among Republicans and could be implemented if Trump wins a second term. However, critics argue that such a move would undermine the professional workforce and risk political bias. The proposals in the Heritage Foundation's handbook include overhauling the Department of Justice, curbing its independence, and ending FBI efforts to combat misinformation. The project also calls for the Pentagon to abolish diversity initiatives and reinstate service members discharged for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine.
Albuquerque City Council has decided against letting voters decide on overhauling the role of mayor and shifting power to a city manager. Sponsors of the change argued it would lead to better decision-making and more qualified people running the city, while Mayor Tim Keller’s Office argued that having an elected mayor in charge ensures better accountability. The measure would have affected Mayor Keller if he sought a third term. Some councilors said they would be open to restructuring the government but felt sending the proposal to voters wasn’t the right way to do it.