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Trump Administration Eyes Over 10,000 Federal Job Cuts Amid Shutdown, Vought Says
The Trump administration is preparing to eliminate more than 10,000 federal jobs during the ongoing government shutdown, a move described by White House budget director Russell Vought as part of a broader effort to "shutter the bureaucracy." 
The Trump administration is preparing to eliminate more than 10,000 federal jobs during the ongoing government shutdown, a move described by White House budget director Russell Vought as part of a broader effort to "shutter the bureaucracy." -
Federal Court Blocks Trump’s Mass Layoffs of Federal Employees Amid Shutdown Showdown
A federal judge in San Francisco has halted the Trump administration's plan to lay off thousands of federal employees during the ongoing government shutdown, ruling that the move may violate federal law and overstep executive authority. The decision temporarily spares roughly 4,100 federal workers who received termination notices last week and could affect more than 10,000 positions nationwide. 
A federal judge in San Francisco has halted the Trump administration's plan to lay off thousands of federal employees during the ongoing government shutdown, ruling that the move may violate federal law and overstep executive authority. The decision temporarily spares roughly 4,100 federal workers who received termination notices last week and could affect more than 10,000 positions nationwide. -
U.S. Strike on Boat off Venezuela Kills Six as Trump Administration Expands Caribbean Operations
The U.S. military carried out another strike on a small boat off the coast of Venezuela, killing six people, President Donald Trump said Tuesday, marking the fifth such operation in recent weeks as his administration escalates its campaign against alleged drug traffickers in the Caribbean. 
The U.S. military carried out another strike on a small boat off the coast of Venezuela, killing six people, President Donald Trump said Tuesday, marking the fifth such operation in recent weeks as his administration escalates its campaign against alleged drug traffickers in the Caribbean. -
Trump Administration Begins Federal Layoffs Amid Prolonged Government Shutdown
The Trump administration has begun widespread layoffs of federal employees as the U.S. government shutdown entered its tenth day, marking the first time in modern history that permanent job cuts have been implemented during a funding lapse. White House budget director Russell Vought confirmed the move Friday, writing on X, "The RIFs have begun," using the acronym for "Reductions in Force." 
The Trump administration has begun widespread layoffs of federal employees as the U.S. government shutdown entered its tenth day, marking the first time in modern history that permanent job cuts have been implemented during a funding lapse. White House budget director Russell Vought confirmed the move Friday, writing on X, "The RIFs have begun," using the acronym for "Reductions in Force." -
Melania Trump Says Russia Will Return Ukrainian Children After Direct Talks with Putin
In a rare White House address, First Lady Melania Trump said Russia has agreed to return Ukrainian children who were taken to the country as minors and have since turned 18, marking what she described as a humanitarian breakthrough achieved through months of direct communication with President Vladimir Putin. 
In a rare White House address, First Lady Melania Trump said Russia has agreed to return Ukrainian children who were taken to the country as minors and have since turned 18, marking what she described as a humanitarian breakthrough achieved through months of direct communication with President Vladimir Putin. -
Venezuelan Opposition Leader Maria Corina Machado Wins Nobel Peace Prize as White House Slams ‘Political’ Decision
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado was awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for her fight against President Nicolás Maduro's authoritarian rule, a decision that drew swift criticism from the White House even as it spotlighted Venezuela's long-running democratic struggle. 
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado was awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for her fight against President Nicolás Maduro's authoritarian rule, a decision that drew swift criticism from the White House even as it spotlighted Venezuela's long-running democratic struggle. -
Letitia James Indicted on Mortgage Fraud Charges as Democrats Accuse Trump of Political Retaliation
New York Attorney General Letitia James, who led the high-profile civil fraud case against President Donald Trump, was indicted Thursday in Alexandria, Virginia, on two felony counts of bank fraud and making false statements to a financial institution. The charges stem from a 2023 mortgage she obtained to purchase a home in Norfolk, Virginia-an investigation critics call the latest example of the Justice Department's politicization under Trump's administration. 
New York Attorney General Letitia James, who led the high-profile civil fraud case against President Donald Trump, was indicted Thursday in Alexandria, Virginia, on two felony counts of bank fraud and making false statements to a financial institution. The charges stem from a 2023 mortgage she obtained to purchase a home in Norfolk, Virginia-an investigation critics call the latest example of the Justice Department's politicization under Trump's administration. -
National Guard Troops Arrive at Chicago ICE Facility as Trump’s Federal Deployment Faces Court Challenge
Uniformed soldiers appeared at the Broadview Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility early Thursday morning, signaling a major escalation in President Donald Trump's federal deployment of National Guard troops to the Chicago area - a move that Illinois officials have condemned as unconstitutional and vowed to fight in court. 
Uniformed soldiers appeared at the Broadview Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility early Thursday morning, signaling a major escalation in President Donald Trump's federal deployment of National Guard troops to the Chicago area - a move that Illinois officials have condemned as unconstitutional and vowed to fight in court. -
Trump Escalates Chicago Crackdown, Sends Texas Troops as He Calls Mayor and Governor ‘Criminally Negligent’
President Donald Trump intensified his confrontation with Chicago and Illinois leaders this week, authorizing the deployment of Texas National Guard troops to the Chicago area and accusing Mayor Brandon Johnson and Governor JB Pritzker of "failing to protect ICE officers." The remarks, posted Wednesday on Truth Social, escalated tensions as protests broke out near a federal immigration facility in the suburb of Broadview. 
President Donald Trump intensified his confrontation with Chicago and Illinois leaders this week, authorizing the deployment of Texas National Guard troops to the Chicago area and accusing Mayor Brandon Johnson and Governor JB Pritzker of "failing to protect ICE officers." The remarks, posted Wednesday on Truth Social, escalated tensions as protests broke out near a federal immigration facility in the suburb of Broadview. -
Supreme Court Signals Opposition to Colorado’s Ban on Conversion Therapy for Minors
The Supreme Court appeared ready Tuesday to strike down Colorado's ban on conversion therapy for minors, with several conservative justices signaling that the state's restrictions infringe upon the First Amendment rights of licensed counselors. The outcome could reshape how states regulate mental health practices nationwide, forcing more than 20 states to reconsider laws that prohibit the discredited therapy. 
The Supreme Court appeared ready Tuesday to strike down Colorado's ban on conversion therapy for minors, with several conservative justices signaling that the state's restrictions infringe upon the First Amendment rights of licensed counselors. The outcome could reshape how states regulate mental health practices nationwide, forcing more than 20 states to reconsider laws that prohibit the discredited therapy.
