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Trump's proposed buyout plan for federal workers in limbo
A federal judge is weighing extending the pause on President Trump's "deferred resignations" for federal workers. Weijia Jiang is following the latest developments at the White House.CBS News - Feb. 10 -
A quick way to cut $1 trillion in federal spending
President Trump suggests that state governments should have primary responsibility for handling disasters, and cutting federal taxes would allow states to access more money to address their needs.The Hill - Feb. 11 -
Federal employees deserve respect — not Elon Musk
In the name of “efficiency,” the Trump administration is waging a cruel war on federal employees, who now live in chaos and fear.The Hill - Feb. 11 -
Federal judge pauses NIH research cuts nationwide
A federal judge in Boston has ordered a temporary pause nationwide on plans by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to substantially reduce "indirect” research payments to universities, medical ...The Hill - Feb. 11 -
Trump’s Plan to Remake the Federal Work Force
One of President Trump’s first executive orders claims the power to fire, and hire, tens of thousands of career civil servants across the government. Astead W. Herndon, a national politics reporter ...The New York Times - 6d -
Critics decry Trump's purge of federal watchdogs
President Trump is purging the government of investigators. Some prosecute criminals while others are watchdogs who make sure our food, veteran hospitals, highways and more are safe. The Trump ...CBS News - 5d -
Judge allows Trump to proceed with federal buyout
A federal judge says he will continue to pause the Trump administration's federal employee buyout offer until he issues a ruling on a preliminary injunction.ABC News - 5d -
Federal employee layoffs begin at Department of Education
President Trump has said of the Education Department that he'd "like it to be closed immediately."CBS News - 5d -
Federal layoffs start with huge number of probationary workers
Federal layoffs are starting with huge numbers of probationary workers, and there are warnings of bigger cuts on the way.CBS News - 4d -
CDC losing tenth of workforce in purge of federal employees
CBS News has learned the mass firings ordered by President Trump across the federal government have now reached the Centers for Disease Control. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder has ...CBS News - 4d -
Trump orders mass firings at federal agencies
As part of his promise to slash the size of the federal bureaucracy, President Trump ordered the firings of “probationary” workers at several federal agencies. The move sparked protests in ...NBC News - 4d -
Fired federal workers decry 'arbitrary,' 'haphazard' terminations
Carly Arata is one of possibly more than 200,000 workers affected by mass firings of probationary employees.ABC News - 4d -
Layoffs Expand at Federal Agencies, Part of Trump Purge
Mass firings have rocked multiple agencies as President Trump and Elon Musk ramp up plans to drastically slash and reshape the federal work force.The New York Times - 2d -
More federal workers expected to be laid off
Thousands more federal workers are expected to be laid off next week as President Trump continues his effort to shrink the federal workforce. But his plans are facing dozens of lawsuits nationwide, ...CBS News - 1d -
Mass layoffs continue across numerous federal agencies
More federal employees are finding themselves out of a job this week as the Trump administration continues to make massive cuts to its workforce. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major ...CBS News - 23h -
Federal workers with 'exceptional' reviews fired for 'performance' issues
Dozens of probationary employees at one agency were told one of the reasons they were being fired was for poor performance — even though they had "exceptional" reviews.NBC News - 21h -
Maher Knocks Trump’s Gutting of the Federal Work Force
“America is in shock that the guy whose catchphrase was ‘You’re fired’ is firing everybody in government,” Bill Maher said of President Trump on “Real Time.”The New York Times - 16h -
Elon Musk Is Leading a ‘Hostile Takeover of the Federal Government’
His mandate under President Trump “truly is unprecedented in U.S. history.”The New York Times - 6h -
Can the Federal Reserve Look Past Trump’s Tariffs?
Top officials are grappling with how to handle potential price increases caused by the administration’s policies.The New York Times - 5h -
Voters react to mass layoffs at federal agencies
CBS News has learned the Office of Personnel Management has given federal agencies until Tuesday night to issue layoffs in the Trump administration's effort to downsize. CBS News correspondent ...CBS News - 19m -
'It got a little messy': Stephen Stills and Graham Nash on CSNY's early days
A new live album documents the first tour by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. 'We were a brand-new band just learning to play,' says Stephen Stills.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 6 -
Black Entrepreneurship Has Grown 22 Percent. It’s Still Not Enough
Shark Tank’s Daymond John cites several reasons why the numbers still don’t reflect population baselines.Inc. - Feb. 6 -
They still want 'one big, beautiful bill.' They're nowhere close.
GOP leaders are trying to lasso various factions as the Senate races ahead with its own plan for President Donald Trump's tax cuts and other priorities.Politico - Feb. 7 -
The Los Angeles wildfires are finally contained, but Californians still aren’t safe
The smoke may be temporary, but toxic air pollution is an ever-present danger with effects that linger for generations.The Hill - Feb. 8 -
R. Kelly accusers file petition seeking $9M singer still owes
Several of R. Kelly's victims filed a petition seeking to collect the more than $9 million still owed after they won a civil judgment against the disgraced singer.NBC News - Feb. 8 -
Serbia and Albania move on from ‘drone’ game but tensions still simmer
Rivals will co-host the 2027 U-21 European Championship, years on from flashpoint that sparked a diplomatic incident. It was far more than a football flashpoint when, on a night in Belgrade that ...The Guardian - Feb. 9 -
Why speculators are still running wild when money is no longer free
Something even bigger than AI and the Trump effect is at workFinancial Times - Feb. 10 -
Rockwell Automation crushes profit estimates but says customers are still cautious
Rockwell’s numbers eased investor concerns after the company missed sales estimates in three of the last six quarters.MarketWatch - Feb. 10 -
Auburn still No. 1 after loss; UConn out of Top 25
Auburn, despite its loss, is No. 1 in the AP Top 25, just ahead of Alabama. Florida and Duke are tied at No. 3, while UConn is unranked for the first time in two years.ESPN - Feb. 10 -
Rogan: Democrats still saying 'stupid s---' after Trump win
Joe Rogan knocked Democrats in a recent podcast episode, accusing the party of failing to connect with voters even after President Trump's victory last fall. “They’re not course correcting at all. ...The Hill - Feb. 11 -
College sports still grappling with how to stop court storms
The question as storms in football and basketball continue: How to let fans celebrate and keep everyone safe?ESPN - Feb. 11 -
Why Indiana basketball is still a coveted job despite decades of mediocrity
Between the Hoosiers' winning tradition, home-court advantage, NIL war chest and administrative backing, the Indiana job is a massive opportunity for someone.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 11 -
Pound-for-pound rankings: Does anyone still doubt Zhang Weili now?
The strawweight champion's dominant victory at UFC 312 solidifies her standing atop ESPN's top 10.ESPN - 6d -
How Nelson Mandela’s Trafalgar Square speech still resonates, 20 years on
London event marking the South African leader’s role in the Make Poverty History campaign called for ‘more hope and political drive’ to continue the fight . Nelson Mandela’s face once again lit up ...The Guardian - 5d -
With war still raging in Ukraine, Russian Olympic hopes look bleak
With a little less than one year until the Winter Olympics unfold in Italy, Russia's hope to do battle on snow and ice on the world's biggest sports stage appear to melt by the day.NBC News - 5d -
Some CDC health data and webpages still offline after judge's order
Only a handful of webpages on federal health agency sites were ordered to be restored.CBS News - 5d -
'The vibes are not good:' Mavericks fans still in disbelief over Luka Doncic trade
Dallas Mavericks fans continue to protest team leadership after they dealt generational talent Luka Doncic to the Lakers last week.NBC News - 5d -
OPM directs agencies to fire government workers still on probation
Office of Personnel Management (OPM) officials met with agency leaders across government Thursday and directed them to begin firing employees still in their probationary period a year or more after ...The Hill - 5d