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Trump Orders Mass Federal Layoffs, Targeting Probationary Workers in Sweeping Workforce Overhaul
The Trump administration initiated a large-scale reduction of the federal workforce on Thursday, ordering agencies to dismiss probationary employees who have yet to attain civil service protections. The move, affecting potentially hundreds of thousands of workers, marks the first phase of a broader effort to downsize government employment. The Trump administration initiated a large-scale reduction of the federal workforce on Thursday, ordering agencies to dismiss probationary employees who have yet to attain civil service protections. The move, affecting potentially hundreds of thousands of workers, marks the first phase of a broader effort to downsize government employment. -
Senate Confirms RFK Jr. as HHS Secretary Despite Vaccine Controversy
The Senate voted 52-48 on Thursday to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services, marking a key victory for President Donald Trump despite intense opposition over Kennedy's long-standing views on vaccines and public health policy. The vote fell largely along party lines, with Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell breaking ranks to join Democrats in opposition. The Senate voted 52-48 on Thursday to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services, marking a key victory for President Donald Trump despite intense opposition over Kennedy's long-standing views on vaccines and public health policy. The vote fell largely along party lines, with Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell breaking ranks to join Democrats in opposition. -
Trump Signals Major Shift on Ukraine, Plans Meeting with Putin to Negotiate Peace Deal
President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that he and Russian President Vladimir Putin had agreed to begin negotiations aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, marking a dramatic shift in U.S. policy that has drawn alarm from Kyiv and Washington's European allies. Trump said he spent more than an hour on the phone with Putin and described the conversation as productive. "I think we're on the way to getting peace," he told reporters at the White House. President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that he and Russian President Vladimir Putin had agreed to begin negotiations aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, marking a dramatic shift in U.S. policy that has drawn alarm from Kyiv and Washington's European allies. Trump said he spent more than an hour on the phone with Putin and described the conversation as productive. "I think we're on the way to getting peace," he told reporters at the White House. -
Trump and Putin Agree to ‘Common Sense’ Diplomacy, Kick Off Immediate Negotiations on Ukraine War
President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that negotiations to end the war in Ukraine will begin "immediately," following what he described as a "lengthy and highly productive" telephone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. It marks the first publicly acknowledged conversation between the two leaders since Trump assumed office last month, signaling a significant move toward reshaping U.S. engagement in the nearly four-year-old conflict. President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that negotiations to end the war in Ukraine will begin "immediately," following what he described as a "lengthy and highly productive" telephone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. It marks the first publicly acknowledged conversation between the two leaders since Trump assumed office last month, signaling a significant move toward reshaping U.S. engagement in the nearly four-year-old conflict. -
Elizabeth Holmes Battles for Prison Reform Amid 9-Year Term, Calling Conditions ‘Hell and Torture’
Elizabeth Holmes, the former Theranos CEO now serving time at Federal Prison Camp Bryan in Texas, is speaking publicly about her daily life behind bars and her efforts to help fellow inmates. Elizabeth Holmes, the former Theranos CEO now serving time at Federal Prison Camp Bryan in Texas, is speaking publicly about her daily life behind bars and her efforts to help fellow inmates. -
SEC Withdraws Defense of Climate Disclosure Rule, Citing Economic Risks
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission announced Tuesday that it will not defend its climate disclosure rule in court, marking a major policy reversal amid growing opposition from business groups and Republican lawmakers. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission announced Tuesday that it will not defend its climate disclosure rule in court, marking a major policy reversal amid growing opposition from business groups and Republican lawmakers. -
Steve Bannon Pleads Guilty in Border Wall Fraud Case, Avoids Jail Time
Steve Bannon, a longtime ally of President Donald Trump and former White House strategist, pleaded guilty Tuesday to a fraud charge stemming from his involvement in the "We Build the Wall" fundraising campaign, which sought private donations to construct a border barrier along the U.S.-Mexico border. Steve Bannon, a longtime ally of President Donald Trump and former White House strategist, pleaded guilty Tuesday to a fraud charge stemming from his involvement in the "We Build the Wall" fundraising campaign, which sought private donations to construct a border barrier along the U.S.-Mexico border. -
Israel-Hamas Ceasefire at Risk as Trump Warns of ‘All Hell' Over Hostage Delay
Israel and Hamas are on the brink of renewed conflict as the Palestinian militant group announced a delay in hostage releases, prompting a sharp response from Israeli officials and U.S. President Donald Trump. The fragile ceasefire, which had facilitated hostage-prisoner exchanges and allowed limited humanitarian aid into Gaza, now stands at risk of collapse. Israel and Hamas are on the brink of renewed conflict as the Palestinian militant group announced a delay in hostage releases, prompting a sharp response from Israeli officials and U.S. President Donald Trump. The fragile ceasefire, which had facilitated hostage-prisoner exchanges and allowed limited humanitarian aid into Gaza, now stands at risk of collapse. -
DOJ Drops Corruption Case Against NYC Mayor Eric Adams, Sparking Political Firestorm
The Department of Justice has directed federal prosecutors to drop corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, citing concerns that the high-profile case has hindered his ability to govern. The decision, outlined in a memo obtained by CNN, has drawn immediate backlash from Adams' political opponents, who accuse him of leveraging ties to President Donald Trump to evade legal consequences. The Department of Justice has directed federal prosecutors to drop corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, citing concerns that the high-profile case has hindered his ability to govern. The decision, outlined in a memo obtained by CNN, has drawn immediate backlash from Adams' political opponents, who accuse him of leveraging ties to President Donald Trump to evade legal consequences. -
New York Bans Chinese AI App DeepSeek Over National Security Concerns
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has ordered a ban on the Chinese artificial intelligence application DeepSeek from government devices, citing concerns over national security and data privacy. The move, announced Monday, prohibits state employees from downloading or using the AI tool on government-managed networks and devices. New York Governor Kathy Hochul has ordered a ban on the Chinese artificial intelligence application DeepSeek from government devices, citing concerns over national security and data privacy. The move, announced Monday, prohibits state employees from downloading or using the AI tool on government-managed networks and devices.