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Mulvaney says Trump, Musk 'itching for a fight' with courts on federal worker cuts
NewsNation contributor and former White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney said President Trump and Elon Musk are itching for a fight with the courts over their cuts to the federal workforce. ...The Hill - Feb. 27 -
'They've radicalized me': Federal workers fight back as Trump dismantles their work
While protests against Trump and Musk's cuts to the federal government are happening around the country, much of the organizing has been happening online.NBC News - 4d -
Democrats Invite Fired Federal Workers to Trump’s Congressional Address
The move comes as lawmakers hear from constituents over President Trump’s and Elon Musk’s efforts to slash federal spending and cull the civil service ranks.The New York Times - 3d -
Democrats invite fired federal workers to Trump's address to Congress
The firings were part of the sweeping cuts spurred by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE.CBS News - 2d -
Virginia Democrat to boycott Trump address in solidarity with federal workers
The top Democrat on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee is skipping President Trump’s speech to Congress Tuesday night. Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.), who represents a large number ...The Hill - 2d -
Agencies told to prep for mass layoffs
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story OPM tells agencies to plan for mass layoffs A Wednesday memo from the Office of ...The Hill - Feb. 26 -
Farmers, green groups sue USDA over 'unlawful purge' of climate data
Farmers and green groups sued the U.S. Department of Agriculture on Monday for an “unlawful purge” of climate data from its website. “This lawsuit challenges the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s ...The Hill - Feb. 25 -
Egg prices expected to rise more than 40 percent in 2025: USDA
Tired of soaring egg prices? Don't expect relief anytime soon, according to a new USDA forecast.The Hill - Feb. 26 -
Trump administration briefing: Zelenskyy rejects US minerals demand; bomb threat sent to anti-Trump conference
From a fight over a $500bn minerals deal to Trump ‘surrendering to the Russians’ – here are the key US politics stories from Sunday at a glance. As Ukraine prepared to mark the third anniversary of ...The Guardian - Feb. 24 -
Trump administration briefing: pro-Ukraine rallies across US as Trump officials fume at Zelenskyy
Protesters took to the streets in New York, Los Angeles and Boston, with hundreds gathering to express support for Ukraine and its president– key US politics stories from Saturday at a glance. The ...The Guardian - 4d -
These positive stock-market indicators could rally the S&P 500 above 6,000
The VIX is flashing a buy signal and there are increasing signs that the market is oversold — but oversold rallies can be short-lived.MarketWatch - 21m -
F.D.A. Reinstates Fired Medical Device, Food and Legal Staffers
The agency changed course just days after firing employees who oversee the safety of food and life-sustaining medical devices. Dozens of workers said they and others were back at work Monday.The New York Times - Feb. 24 -
Under pressure, White House reinstates HBCU scholars program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has reopened applications for the federal scholarship that aids studying agriculture at historically Black universities after it was suspended last week for ...The Hill - Feb. 25 -
LA City Council votes not to reinstate fire chief fired by mayor
The Los Angeles City Council voted to uphold the firing of Fire Chief Kristin Crowley, who was let go by Mayor Karen Bass over the Palisades and Eaton fires.ABC News - 1d -
L.A. Fire Chief Kristin Crowley Loses Her Bid for Reinstatement
The former chief, Kristin Crowley, said the mayor had falsely accused her of mishandling the Palisades fire, but her dismissal was upheld by the City Council.The New York Times - 1d -
Trump administration hasn't complied with order to halt foreign aid freeze, judge says
The Trump administration has not fully complied with a court order pausing the freezing of foreign assistance grants and contracts, a federal judge ruled.NBC News - Feb. 21 -
US politics briefing: Trump administration warns Kyiv and picks up court win in mass firings case
From the Trump administration’s latest moves abroad and in the US – here are the key US politics stories from Thursday at a glance. Thursday saw a judge rule that the Trump administration can ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Trump administration guts USAID humanitarian office, despite pledge to save its work
Dozens of officials in USAID's humanitarian aid bureau have received termination notices, despite prior assurances that its humanitarian services would be preserved.ABC News - Feb. 24 -
Trump administration does not have to allow Associated Press access yet, judge rules
A federal judge on Monday declined to issue a temporary restraining order for The Associated Press in its effort to gain full access to the Trump administration, asking for a fuller briefing before ...NBC News - Feb. 24 -
Trump administration briefing: chaos caused by Musk’s Doge; fears over far-right podcaster tapped for FBI
From the latest in Musk’s fight to fire federal workers to concern over appointment of Dan Bongino – key US politics stories from Monday at a glance. Confusion continued on Monday over the demands ...The Guardian - Feb. 25 -
Trump administration goes to Supreme Court to stave off midnight deadline to unfreeze foreign aid
The Justice Department filed an emergency application at the Supreme Court Wednesday asking to block a midnight deadline for the Trump administration to unfreeze nearly $2 billion in blocked ...The Hill - Feb. 27 -
Federal judge rules Trump administration can fire career intel officers who had DEI jobs
A judge ruled the Trump administration can fire dozens of intelligence officers with CIA and ODNI who had temporary assignments working on diversity programs.NBC News - Feb. 27 -
Trump administration removes student loan repayment applications from Education Department website
The Trump administration has taken down the applications for popular student loan repayment plans from the U.S. Department of Education's website.CNBC - 6d -
Trump administration briefing: hundreds fired from US climate agency as Americans feel economy getting worse
Democrats warn that cutting jobs at Noaa ‘will cost American lives’ – key US politics stories from Wednesday at a glance. The Trump administration has fired hundreds of workers at the National ...The Guardian - 6d -
Murkowski slams Trump administration over Russia-Ukraine war stance: 'Sick to my stomach'
Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski (Alaska) condemned the Trump administration over the recent fallout with Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky during Friday's Oval Office meeting broadcasted by the ...The Hill - 4d -
Trump administration briefing: Israeli hostage to visit White House; Russia admires US foreign policy
Eli Sharabi expected to meet Donald Trump on Tuesday; Kremlin says US views now ‘largely’ coincide with Moscow’s own foreign policy vision – key US politics stories from Sunday at a glance. The ...The Guardian - 3d -
Trump administration briefing: Vance defends US position on Ukraine; tariffs hit Canada, Mexico and China
China and Canada retaliate after tariffs come into effect – key US politics stories from Monday at a glance. Donald Trump has paused military aid to Ukraine following his clash with the country’s ...The Guardian - 2d -
Trump administration briefing: trade turmoil, Zelenskyy peace offer and British fury at Vance
As the world awaits Donald Trump’s first key speech to Congress in second term, here are the key US politics stories from Tuesday at a glance. In Donald Trump’s first address to Congress since ...The Guardian - 1d -
Trump to stay put in Washington while Vance hits the road to sell administration policies
Traditionally, presidents leave Washington after a big speech to Congress to amplify their message to the public. Trump, however, will be staying in town.NBC News - 1d -
Supreme Court denies Trump administration request to cancel $2 billion in foreign aid
The Supreme Court in a 5-4 emergency ruling Wednesday refused to halt a judge’s decision ordering the Trump administration to immediately release nearly $2 billion in foreign aid payments owed ...The Hill - 1d -
Trump doubles down on tariffs in address to Congress; Administration may change GDP calculation
President Trump reinforced his decision to impose tariffs against Mexico, Canada and China during his address to Congress Tuesday night. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger has more on that ...CBS News - 1d -
Government ethics watchdog removed from post amid legal fight with Trump administration
Hampton Dellinger challenged his termination last month as head of the Office of Special Counsel by filing a lawsuit against several Trump administration officials.NBC News - 20h -
Lufthansa hopeful Trump administration will spur Boeing deliveries as delays hit bottom line
The German airline group has been struggling with its ageing fleet as hundreds of newer models face delivery delays.CNBC - 7h -
Frail patients 'told to soil themselves' at A&E
The Medway Maritime Hospital is rated as "requires improvement" by the Care Quality Commission.BBC News - 1d -
America the Evil Mastermind? Not So Fast, Russians Are Told.
As President Trump begins to side with Russia, the Kremlin propaganda machine has changed its tune.The New York Times - 1d -
From weather apps to taxes: the trickle-down effects of Trump’s federal worker firings
Gutting of workforce will have far-reaching consequences as advocates warn of playing ‘Russian roulette’ with safety. You wake up to dark clouds outside, so you check the weather on your phone: a ...The Guardian - Feb. 20 -
Trump Just Fired 6,700 I.R.S. Workers in the Middle of Tax Season. That’s a Huge Mistake.
The Trump administration’s decision to fire over 6,000 I.R.S. workers will make the government less effective and less efficient, not more.The New York Times - Feb. 24 -
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 -
Trump calls Elon Musk's email ultimatum 'genius' as federal workers and some agencies push back
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Monday embraced Elon Musk's ultimatum demanding that federal workers report what they had accomplished last week or lose their jobs, a directive facing ...NBC News - Feb. 24