USAID personnel told to stay away from headquarters after Elon Musk's shutdown comments Elon Musk said in the early hours Monday that he and President Donald Trump are shutting down the agency, which serves as the U.S. government’s main international humanitarian and development arm.

NEW: Employees of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) based out of D.C. were ordered overnight not to come into the office Monday and to work from home; comes after Elon Musk said that he and President Trump are shutting down the agency.

Education Dept. workers put on leave after taking diversity training during Trump's 1st term, union says A letter to the affected employees obtained by NBC News said they would continue to receive their full salaries and benefits and wouldn't be required to do any work-related tasks.

NEWS by me: Dozens of employees who attended a diversity training course that ex-Education Secretary Betsy DeVos encouraged during Trump's first admin have now been placed on paid leave as part of Trump's targeting of DEI programs. www.nbcnews.com/politics/don...

Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckberg to attend Trump's inauguration The three will be seated together on the inauguration platform with other prominent guests.

NEW: Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg will sit together Monday at Trump's inauguration, on the platform in a prominent spot with Trump's Cabinet nominees. www.nbcnews.com/politics/don...

Insert your own symbolism here.

South Korean officials detain impeached President Yoon on second attempt A first attempt this month ended in a dramatic standoff at the residence where President Yoon Suk Yeol has been holed up since he was impeached.

BREAKING: South Korean police detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol after a previous attempt ended in a dramatic standoff.

I'm heading back to the White House beat for
NBC News to cover the second Trump administration.

It's a true honor to be a journalist and I welcome all news tips and story ideas.

Jack Smith Moves to Dismiss Charges Against Trump in 2020 Election Case The special counsel asked a federal judge in Washington to dismiss the indictment that had charged Donald J. Trump with plotting to overturn his loss in the 2020 election.

Breaking News: Jack Smith, the special counsel, has moved to dismiss the indictment charging Donald Trump with plotting to subvert the 2020 election.

Trump Is Running His Transition Team on Secret Money Breaking with past practice, President-elect Donald J. Trump has not agreed to disclose the donors paying for his planning effort or to limit their contributions.

President-elect Trump is keeping the names of the donors who are funding his transition effort secret, in a break from tradition that could make it impossible to see what interest groups, businesses or wealthy people are helping launch his second term.

Hello Blue Sky!

For my very first post … I’ll say I loved this segment with @ryanjreilly.com while I anchored Meet The Press Now today.

My hubby — another crazy Philly Eagles fan — was proud.