Data analyst Leland Dudek was suspected of sharing unauthorized access to information with the U.S. DOGE Service. Now he’s the acting Social Security commissioner.

CPAC 2025 featured high-profile speakers including Elon Musk, Argentina's Javier Milei, Liz Truss, Sen. Ted Cruz and Speaket Mike Johnson addressing a wide range of topics.

President Donald Trump is pursuing his massive government overhaul at home, while also forging ahead with a pivot in US foreign policy regarding Russia’s war in Ukraine and plans for the Middle East.