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Judge temporarily blocks Trump’s mass firings at federal agencies
Judge says office of personnel management lacks power to order firings, including those of probationary employees. A federal judge in California has temporarily blocked the Trump administration ...The Guardian - 4d -
Elon Musk’s $1 Spending Limit Is Paralyzing Federal Agencies
The DOGE-mandated credit card freeze is delaying shipments of critical supplies, stalling travel, and stopping employees from doing their jobs.Wired - 8h -
With Measles Spreading, Here’s What to Know About Symptoms.
Infected people can spread the virus before even realizing they have it.The New York Times - 5d -
Key US agencies tell staff not to answer Musk email on what they did last week
Some departments encouraged staff to respond, while others requested employees wait for further guidance.BBC News - 6d -
2025 NFL Draft: Titans receiving several trade calls about No. 1 pick, including one team in particular
The draft begins with Tennessee ... or does it?CBS Sports - 2d -
Trump says he will end the war in Ukraine – but how, and who will benefit? Our panel responds | Olga Chyzh and others
The US president is breaking every negotiating rule in the book, to the bewilderment of his allies. Europe is now at a crossroads Continue reading...The Guardian - Feb. 22 -
DOGE plans to wind down consumer protection agency and fire nearly all staff, employees say
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Trump-appointed leadership plans to fire nearly all its 1,700 employees while “winding down” the agency, according to testimony from employees.NBC News - 3d -
Trump administration, Musk’s DOGE plan to fire nearly all CFPB staff and wind down agency, employees say
Employees testified that CFPB leaders and Elon Musk's DOGE want to wind down the agency to five employees, the minimum required under law.CNBC - 3d -
How to Monitor Remote Employees So They Work Hard and Don’t Hate You
Remote employees hate electronic monitoring tools. A new study finds they are happier and more productive when managers take this alternate approach.Inc. - 5d -
Bad Therapists Are Out There. Here’s How to Handle Them.
Declarations of love, snoring, exercising and other boundary violations can really derail a therapeutic relationship.The New York Times - Feb. 20 -
Here's how Trump can still win in Ukraine
Team Trump is struggling to find a solution to the war in Ukraine, with President Trump refusing to blame Putin and instead placing blame on Ukraine and NATO, despite a Quinnipiac University Poll ...The Hill - 6d -
With the CFPB on Pause, Here’s How to Protect Yourself
Rules on bank and credit card fees, medical debt and payment apps are in limbo. One thing you can do is carefully check your financial statements, one expert says.The New York Times - 3d -
Trump posts SpongeBob meme mocking federal workers after email requesting accomplishments
President Trump posted a "SpongeBob Squarepants" meme mocking federal employees in the wake of an email sent to the workforce asking them to document their achievements from the past week. The meme ...The Hill - Feb. 24 -
Federal workers free to ignore Elon Musk email ultimatum, US personnel office says – as it happened
This blog is now closed. Here’s our latest politics story . Here’s a little more on Dan Bongino , the Maga podcaster Donald Trump has named as deputy director of the FBI and who will oversee ...The Guardian - Feb. 25 -
Second "what did you do last week" email expected to go to some federal workers
A second email asking government workers to detail what they did in the last week is expected to go out to some on Saturday.CBS News - 3d -
Second "what did you do last week" email goes out to some federal workers
A second email asking government workers to detail what they did in the last week went out to some agencies on Saturday.CBS News - 2d -
Here are the federal departments where terminations have been rescinded
Following the flurry of federal firings as a part of Trump's mission to decrease the government, hundreds of workers were informed that their terminations were rescinded.ABC News - Feb. 20 -
Dynasty Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Rankings: Tee Higgins a volatile assets, plus how to rank young WRs
Updated wide receiver rankings for Dynasty leaguesCBS Sports - 6d -
Here's the biggest news you missed this weekend
Federal employees receive emails asking them to justify their work. Zelenskyy is willing to resign for peace. And Ohio police feud with a Catholic hospital.NBC News - Feb. 23 -
Federal employee unions expand lawsuit to Musk firing threat if they don't justify work
A group of federal employee unions Sunday expanded its existing lawsuit to challenge Elon Musk’s threat that federal employees will face termination unless they send an email justifying their work ...The Hill - Feb. 24 -
Here's what to know about DOGE's impact so far
Actions from the White House's Department of Government Efficiency, known as DOGE, have led to thousands of firings and more than a dozen lawsuits. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro ...CBS News - Feb. 20 -
Here's what to know about the "Feb 28 Economic Blackout" protest
A grassroots effort is asking American consumers to refrain from making purchases at major retailers for one day in February.CBS News - Feb. 21 -
Here's what to know about Trump's $5 million immigration "gold card"
President Trump is floating the idea of a new "gold card" visa that would be sold to wealthy foreigners for $5 million.CBS News - 5d -
Tax refunds in 2025 are about $1,000 less than in 2024. Here's why.
IRS data shows that the average refund check so far is about $2,200, or $1,000 less than a year earlier. Here's what experts say.CBS News - 4d -
Here's what to know about today's inflation data from the PCE report
A large majority of Americans say their incomes aren't keeping pace with inflation. Here's what the numbers say.CBS News - 3d -
People are worried about their jobs. Here’s why that matters for stocks and bonds.
Low credit spreads aren’t reflecting rising concerns about Trump policies or the economy.MarketWatch - 3d -
Fired Army veteran speaks out about federal layoffs
Army Veteran Nelson Feliz, Sr., who spent more than a decade working for the Department of Veterans Affairs, is speaking out about his experience as one of the many federal workers who was let go ...NBC News - Feb. 21 -
Why Republicans are at odds about how to fund the government
The Republican-controlled Senate adopted a $340 billion budget blueprint. Next week, the GOP-led House will advance its own proposal. There are some differences in strategy, and President Trump ...CBS News - Feb. 21 -
New Trump memo will direct agencies to prepare for more firings, source says
The Trump administration will issue a new memo directing federal agencies to prepare for more large-scale firings, a source tells CBS News. Natalie Brand has more.CBS News - 5d -
2025 NFL Draft: Titans receiving trade calls about No. 1 pick, expect 'big return' for coveted spot, GM says
The draft begins with TennesseeCBS Sports - 6d -
Cowboys free agency rumors: Here's who Dallas plans to use franchise tag on if deal doesn't happen by deadline
Dallas is motivated to keep Osa Odighizuwa under contract for years to comeCBS Sports - 1d -
Trump admin tells federal agencies to make plans for large-scale layoffs of workers
Trump administration tells federal agencies to make plans for large-scale layoffs of workersNBC News - 5d -
Judge Rules Trump Can’t Fire Head of Federal Watchdog Agency Without Cause
A federal judge said that the president’s efforts to remove Hampton Dellinger, who leads the Office of Special Counsel, were unlawful. The agency protects whistle-blowers.The New York Times - 2d -
Company does about-face after telling employees they could be fired if still single by September
A company in China has rolled back a policy threatening never-married and divorced employees with termination if they were still single by the end of September, after pushback from the public as ...NBC News - 6d -
Your Earbuds Are Gross. Here’s How to Clean Them Properly
Filthy buds look bad, impact sound quality, and even risk infection. WIRED asked the experts how to correctly banish that ear gunk.Wired - Feb. 19 -
Stock splits tend to boost a company’s shares. Here’s how to find candidates.
Stock splits make companies more attractive investments and boost share prices. Here’s how to find likely candidates.MarketWatch - Feb. 22 -
1 in 5 Americans are 'doom spending' — here's how that can backfire
"Doom spending," or spending money despite economic and geopolitical worries, is an increasingly common way to cope with stress.CNBC - 4d -
Americans are suffering from 'sticker shock' — here's how to adjust
Whether it’s a dozen eggs or a new car, Americans are having a hard time adjusting to current prices.NBC News - 3d -
Americans are suffering from 'sticker shock' — here’s how to adjust
After years of inflation, most Americans are experiencing sticker shock, a recent report found. Setting a spending plan can help with the stress of high prices.CNBC - 3d