President Trump's push to downsize the federal workforce has reached new heights, as his administration tightens its grip on government jobs. In a critical development for the president's overall agenda, Washington insiders are bracing themselves for the consequences.
The latest face of the ongoing downsizing effort is Steve Witkoff, the White House's top Middle East envoy. A former executive with extensive ties to Wall Street and Washington's power elite, Witkoff has emerged as a key player in the administration's delicate dance of diplomacy.
Just as tensions are building between Washington and its global counterparts, Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York, is set to face tough questions about her state's role in supporting President Trump's aggressive foreign policy agenda.
In an extraordinary meeting on this week's "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," these high-stakes players will have their say - what they're fighting for and why - a glimpse into the world of backroom politics that continues to shape America's future.
The latest face of the ongoing downsizing effort is Steve Witkoff, the White House's top Middle East envoy. A former executive with extensive ties to Wall Street and Washington's power elite, Witkoff has emerged as a key player in the administration's delicate dance of diplomacy.
Just as tensions are building between Washington and its global counterparts, Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York, is set to face tough questions about her state's role in supporting President Trump's aggressive foreign policy agenda.
In an extraordinary meeting on this week's "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," these high-stakes players will have their say - what they're fighting for and why - a glimpse into the world of backroom politics that continues to shape America's future.
. They're using Steve Witkoff as their Middle East envoy? That just smells like a bit of nepotism to me. And Gov Hochul getting grilled over her state's support for the president's foreign policy? I'd be curious to see how she handles that 
. One thing's for sure, though - with all these high-stakes players involved, it's bound to get messy 
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just heard about this downsizing thingy going on in Washington... it feels like they're trying to cut corners everywhere 
i mean, i get the need to trim the fat, but are we really gonna end up with a smaller workforce and no one to maintain all the government buildings? 
And who is Steve Witkoff really working for - himself or Trump? A Wall Street guy with ties to Washington's elite is not exactly the kind of diplomacy I'd trust... 
. it's like, can't she just focus on her state's issues for once? 
I guess that's the thing about politics - everyone gets pulled into the drama somehow. 
I know we need to balance the books and all that, but at what cost?
... I'm intrigued by Gov Hochul, though - she seems like a straight shooter 
. Can't wait to see what she has to say! 