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Pentagon to fire 5,400 probationary workers, institute hiring freeze
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed the Pentagon to come up with plans to cut 8% from the defense budget in each of the next five years, sources familiar with his plans told CBS News.CBS News - Feb. 21 -
‘It’s blackmail’: Ukrainians react to Trump demand for $500bn share of minerals
Ukraine’s lithium deposits are among biggest in Europe and the US is looking for ‘payback’ for previous military assistance. Drawing in the snow with his finger, Mykola Hrechukha sketched out how ...The Guardian - Feb. 22 -
Current and Former Yankees React to New Facial Hair Policy: ‘It’s a Big Deal’
“My initial reaction is I feel weird,” said New York catcher Austin Wells. “I don’t know how to go forward.”The New York Times - Feb. 22 -
Kings coach Christie honestly reacts to Warriors fans' G1C takeover
Kings coach Doug Christie was asked about the Golden State Warriors fans' takeover at Sacramento's Golden 1 Center, and he delivered an honest answer.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 22 -
Trump Fires Joint Chiefs Chairman Amid Flurry of Dismissals at Pentagon
The decision to fire Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr., a four-star fighter pilot, upends a tradition in which the Joint Chiefs chairman traditionally remains in place as administrations change.The New York Times - Feb. 22 -
Steve Kornacki: How Americans are reacting to Trump’s first month
NBC News National Political Correspondent Steve Kornacki highlights how Americans are reacting to President Trump after his first month back in the White House.NBC News - Feb. 23 -
Hegseth responds to blowback over Friday night Pentagon purge
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Sunday defended the purge of top-level military officials amid blowback to the Friday night firings. The firing of Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Gen. CQ Brown Jr., ...The Hill - Feb. 23 -
Agencies push back on Musk email, including FBI, Pentagon, State, Intel
Several federal agencies have advised employees not to respond to Elon Musk’s email demanding federal workers list five accomplishments from the past week or risk losing their jobs. The email ...The Hill - Feb. 23 -
Retired general says Trump Pentagon firings 'extremely destabilizing'
Retired Gen. George Casey said Sunday that recent Pentagon firings by President Trump are “extremely destabilizing” to the military. “That’s extremely destabilizing at — at a time that’s a lot ...The Hill - Feb. 23 -
How Ukrainians are reacting to the three-year mark since Russia's invasion
Ukrainians are remembering Russia's invasions that began three years ago. This comes as President Trump's comments on the Ukraine-Russia war continue to reverberate around the world. CBS News' ...CBS News - Feb. 24 -
Josh Hart reacts to being fined for egregious flop in Celtics-Knicks
Josh Hart went all-out to try to draw a foul in Sunday's Celtics-Knicks game, but it appears his plan backfired.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
World reacts to U.S. resolution on Ukraine-Russia war at United Nations
There have been strong reactions to a United Nations General Assembly resolution drafted by the U.S. that was void of key language on the war between Ukraine and Russia. CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab ...CBS News - 6d -
Passengers react to Delta flight's emergency landing after cabin fills with smoke
The FAA is investigating a Delta flight from Atlanta that had to turn back after smoke filled the cabin. With 94 passengers and five crew members on board, the pilots made an emergency landing in ...CBS News - 6d -
Trump's No. 2 Pentagon pick won't say if Russia invaded Ukraine
Stephen Feinberg, President Trump’s pick to be deputy secretary of Defense, declined to say during his confirmation hearing on Tuesday whether Russia invaded Ukraine. In separate exchanges with ...The Hill - 6d -
Palantir’s Alex Karp Says He’s Fine With Pentagon Budget Cuts
Nevermind that Palantir’s stock price dropped and DOGE is slashing government contracts. Karp thinks his defense tech firm will thrive in a meritocracy.Inc. - 6d -
Xbox Boss Teases Unannounced Games And Reacts To Switch 2 Reveal
It's no secret that Xbox has a lot of games coming in 2025 , but what we've heard about so far doesn't represent everything the company is working on. Xbox Game Studios boss Craig Duncan said in ...GameSpot - 5d -
Michelle Trachtenberg's "Buffy" co-stars, others react to her death
Cast members of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," "Gossip Girl" and more are remembering their co-star Michelle Trachtenberg after the news of her death.CBS News - 4d -
Number of Trans Troops Far Lower Than Estimated, Pentagon Figures Show
The Defense Department said 4,240 service members, or about 0.2 percent of those in uniform, have a diagnosis of gender dysphoria. Previous estimates had put the number at triple that figure.The New York Times - 3d -
How could Russia react to the Trump-Zelenskyy Oval Office meeting?
Russia may react positively to the bombastic meeting between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Oval Office. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata, who has covered the ...CBS News - 3d -
Trump reacts to Zelenskyy meeting, says he is "not ready for peace"
President Trump is reacting on social media to his tense meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, saying the U.S. ally's leader is "not ready for peace." CBS News' Major Garrett has more.CBS News - 3d -
Doctor reacts to cancellation of FDA advisory committee meeting on flu vaccine
The Food and Drug Administration unexpectedly canceled an annual meeting of its advisers to update next season's influenza vaccines, raising concerns about the timeline for manufacturing next ...CBS News - 2d -
‘He defended our honour’: Ukraine reacts to Zelenskyy’s clash with Trump
Back home there was widespread support for Ukraine’s president, but also dismay at his car-crash encounter in the Oval Office. Ukrainians have rallied behind Volodymyr Zelenskyy after his mauling ...The Guardian - 2d -
‘Bewildering’: US media and politicians react to Trump’s televised attack on Zelenskyy
The showdown between the US president and the Ukrainian leader dumbfounded various outlets and politicos. One television star turned president visits another far more powerful one on a stage set ...The Guardian - 2d -
Pentagon Sending Combat Forces to the Border in Line With Trump Directive
The troop mobilization indicates that President Trump is breaking with recent presidents’ practice of limiting deployments along the U.S.-Mexico border mostly to small numbers of active-duty ...The New York Times - 2d -
Hegseth Orders Pentagon to Stop Offensive Cyberoperations Against Russia
The defense secretary’s instructions, which were given before President Trump’s blowup with the Ukrainian president, are apparently part of an effort to draw Russia into talks on the war.The New York Times - 23h -
Sonic Movie Reacts To Shrek 5's Divisive Character Redesigns
DreamWorks recently showed off a first look at Shrek 5, and among the many reactions from fans was commentary about how the art style for Shrek and his family was not quite hitting the eye right. ...GameSpot - 6h -
Trump Plans to Use Military Bases to Detain Migrants
Also, archaeologists found a pharaoh’s tomb. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
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Trump shakes up top military leadership
Late Friday night, President Trump fired General Charles "C.Q." Brown, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called for the firing last year due to Brown's ...CBS News - Feb. 22 -
US signals it will maintain military presence in Poland
Trump-Duda meeting boosts hopes that co-operation will continue despite tensions over UkraineFinancial Times - Feb. 23 -
Hegseth fires several top military attorneys
Major changes are happening at the Pentagon after a string of firings over the weekend. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth fired some of the military's top lawyers, cutting the judge advocates general ...CBS News - 6d -
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The First Black Leader of Virginia Military Institute Is Ousted
The college’s board decided not to renew the contract of its superintendent, Major General Cedric T. Wins, who led diversity efforts and removed a Confederate statue on campus.The New York Times - 3d -
Trump eases rules on military raids and airstrikes
President Trump is giving U.S. commanders more leeway to authorize military airstrikes and special operational raids. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth implemented the changes earlier this month while ...CBS News - 2d -
Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner refused to sign memo saying Trump was not antisemitic, book says
Pair declined to give public endorsement of Trump in wake of 7 October attacks, All or Nothing by Michael Wolff reveals. Donald Trump ’s Jewish daughter and son-in-law, Ivanka Trump and Jared ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Judge orders Trump admin to rescind memo directing mass firing of federal workers
The order by Judge William Alsup, who called the OPM directive "illegal," does not reinstate any recently dismissed government employees, but it could affect future attempts at firings.NBC News - 3d -
USAID official put on leave for memos saying funding cut will "result in preventable death"
"This will no doubt result in preventable death, destabilization, and threats to national security on a massive scale," Nick Enrich wrote in the memo.CBS News - 4h -
LGBTQ health groups sue Trump over orders targeting diversity, transgender rights
Nine LGBTQ, health and HIV organizations sued the Trump administration Thursday over three executive orders targeting transgender people and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, which ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
Mom of Sam Nordquist, transgender man tortured and killed in New York, slams police response
The mother of a Minnesota transgender man who was tortured and killed in upstate New York suggested that his death was preventable if local authorities had "done their jobs."NBC News - Feb. 20
