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Thousands of IRS employees expected to be fired by Trump administration this week
One month into Trump's new administration, the president is continuing with his efforts to reshape the federal government. More than 6,000 IRS employees are expected to be fired by the end of the ...CBS News - 1d -
6,000 IRS Employees Fired in Latest Round of Trump Cuts
Labor unions have sued to try to stop the mass firings, but this ruling has allowed them.Inc. - 1d -
IRS employee says getting fired over performance was an insult
Thousands of Internal Revenue Service employees are out of a job as the Trump administration cuts the size of its workforce. CBS News reporter Kati Weis spoke with one of those employees.CBS News - 1h -
'Sad' Silva expects City changes at end of season
Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva expects his club to make changes at the end of a "very frustrating" season.ESPN - 23h -
Will the expected IRS cuts delay my 2025 tax refund?
Tax accountants urge Americans to file early this year to avoid delays in getting your 2025 tax refund.CBS News - 5h -
Fired IRS employees slam layoffs as agency makes cuts nationwide
As the IRS fired thousands of workers across the country on Thursday, many laid-off employees walked out of the headquarters in Washington, D.C., for the last time.ABC News - 16h -
IRS employee among those fired by Trump during tax season speaks out
President Trump is eliminating more than 6,700 at the Internal Revenue Service at the height of tax season. Nancy Cordes looks at the impact of the cuts on the workers and Americans who depend on ...CBS News - 3h -
LeBron James reunites with Trail Blazers employee he knocked over five years ago
The 40-year-old Lakers star reunited with a familiar face before his 40-point game against the Trail Blazers.ESPN - 8h -
Here are the federal departments where terminations have been rescinded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as a part of Trump's mission to decrease the government, hundreds of workers were informed that their terminations were rescinded.ABC News - 1d -
Judge blocks Trump administration from terminating DEI-related grants
The judge found the administration's mandate that grant recipients not engage in "equity-related" programs was too broad.NBC News - 2h -
UK budget surplus for January falls short of expectations
Figures come as chancellor struggles to revive the economy, with business survey showing activity is stallingFinancial Times - 16h -
U.S. inspired in defeat: 'We expect to win now'
There was no sulking following Team USA's 4 Nations Face-Off defeat, with several players saying the team's performance proved the U.S. has arrived.ESPN - 12h -
New court hearing for Luigi Mangione case expected
A court hearing for Luigi Mangione's case in connection to the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson is set to begin. This comes as Mangione's legal defense team makes moves to prove his ...CBS News - 9h -
The week's bestselling books, Feb. 23
The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
This week on "Sunday Morning" (February 23)
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.CBS News - 1d -
Carts, catwalk and carnival: Photos of the week
A selection of news photographs from around the world.BBC News - 2h -
Rivian beats Wall Street's fourth-quarter expectations, but expects lower deliveries in 2025
Rivian beat Wall Street's fourth-quarter earnings expectations and achieved its first gross quarterly profit but is forecasting lower sales in 2025.CNBC - 1d -
Britain is struggling to accept the end of Atlanticism
The ‘special relationship’ has underpinned the UK’s security since the Suez Canal debacle — but the world has changedFinancial Times - 12h -
IRS layoffs underway around the country as millions prepare to file taxes
The IRS has begun laying off more than 6,000 new and newly promoted employees across the country as part of the push to slash the federal government, sources say.ABC News - 1d -
What does DOGE's IRS shake-up mean for tax season?
DOGE wants access to filers’ data, and the commerce secretary says Trump wants to scrap the IRS. But filing a return remains mandatory — the earlier the better, tax advisers say.NBC News - 1d -
What Do the Mass IRS Layoffs Mean for Your Business Tax Filings?
The IRS just laid off at least 6,000 employees, which could lead to slower processing times–or lax enforcement.Inc. - 17h -
Cassie is pregnant, expecting her third child with husband Alex Fine
Casandra 'Cassie' Ventura and her husband, '1883' actor Alex Fine, announced Wednesday that they're expecting their third child: 'Best gift I could ask for'Los Angeles Times - 2d -
Victor Wembanyama Expected to Miss Rest of N.B.A. Season Because of Blood Clot
The San Antonio Spurs said they discovered deep vein thrombosis when Wembanyama returned from All-Star weekend.The New York Times - 23h -
Street Style Look of the Week: Travel Outfits
Vacationers’ polished attire recalled the glamour of early jet-age travel.The New York Times - 3d -
Inside the week that upended U.S.-Ukraine relations
Tensions between the Trump administration and the Ukrainian government had been escalating behind the scenes for the past week.NBC News - 1d -
Ros Atkins on... why this week matters for Europe and the US
The BBC's Analysis editor takes a look back at this week - and what it tells us about how the US sees Europe.BBC News - 6h -
Colorado Snowboarder Becomes Fourth Avalanche Victim in a Week
The victim was traveling on a terrain feature known as The Nose near Silverton, Colo., when the avalanche occurred on Thursday, officials said.The New York Times - 3h -
19 things Trump and his team did this week
In his fifth week in office, Trump called Zelensky a dictator, sought more federal civil service cuts and dropped in on Nascar.BBC News - 52m -
Not Even DOGE Employees Know Who's Legally Running DOGE
Despite all appearances, the White House insists that Elon Musk is not in charge of DOGE. US DOGE Service employees can’t get a straight answer about who is.Wired - 3d -
DOGE Puts $1 Spending Limit on Government Employee Credit Cards
The restrictions are already in place at the General Services Administration along with several other agencies. Soon they’ll roll out to most of the federal government, sources say.Wired - 1d -
Request to block mass firing of probationary employees denied by judge
A judge has denied labor unions' request to temporarily block the administration from carrying out mass firing of probationary employees and deferred resignation offers.ABC News - 16h -
I.R.S. Fires 6,700 Employees Amid Tax Filing Season
The layoffs at the Internal Revenue Service came alongside additional firings at the Transportation Security Administration and the C.I.A.The New York Times - 13h -
Hegseth previews Pentagon staffing cuts, targets probationary employees
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the Pentagon is preparing for a hiring freeze and an “aggressive” effort to fire civilian employees as the Trump administration’s axe to the federal workforce ...The Hill - 9h -
Layoffs hit FAA employees tasked with producing air traffic navigation maps
Terminated probationary employees at the FAA include some who work on the team responsible for producing air traffic navigation maps, sources told ABC News.ABC News - 5h -
ESPN, MLB to end broadcast deal after 2025
ESPN's coverage of Major League Baseball games will conclude at the end of the 2025 season, it was announced on Thursday.ESPN - 23h -
Trump’s revolution will end badly — for himself, and for America
Unintended consequences will appear, problems will arise and sooner or later the whole project will come to a standstill.The Hill - 12h -
Record-breaking Arctic blast coming to an end
Nineteen states from Nebraska to Florida are facing cold weather alerts on Friday as a brutal Arctic blast persists -- but the warmup is finally on the way.ABC News - 12h -
FDA declares end to Wegovy and Ozempic shortage
The agency first declared a shortage of semaglutide, the main ingredient used to make Ozempic and Wegovy, in 2022.CBS News - 11h -
Oil prices end lower, erasing weekly gains
“A number of decisions are pending … that could drive the oil price in one direction or the other,” one analyst noted.MarketWatch - 6h -
Michigan extends May, ending Indiana speculation
Michigan men's basketball coach Dusty May has agreed to a new multiyear agreement with the school, athletic director Warde Manuel announced Friday, effectively removing May from consideration for ...ESPN - 1h