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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 - Feb. 26

Conservative Activists Find Direct Access to Elon Musk and DOGE on X

Prominent conservative activists with a presence online have appeared to wield extraordinary access to Elon Musk’s team, and the power to sway policy through it.

The New York Times - Feb. 26

Judge orders rescission of OPM memos directing agencies to fire probationary employees

A federal judge on Thursday ordered the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to rescind memos that directed agencies across the federal government to fire probationary employees, finding they were ...

The Hill - 6d

Judge Says Trump Administration Memos Directing Mass Firings Were Illegal

A federal judge in California ordered the retraction of the memos. He suggested, but did not order, that the layoffs be stopped.

The New York Times - 6d

Russia offers to restore direct air links with the US, during Istanbul talks

Russia’s Foreign Ministry says it has suggested restoring direct air links between Russia and the United States during the latest round of consultations with Washington

ABC News - 6d

How Canadians Are Directing Their Ire at the U.S. Over Trump’s Tariffs

Canadians are shunning American products and abandoning trips to the United States to protest the economic punishment President Trump has threatened to impose with tariffs.

The New York Times - 5d

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 - 4d

Trump’s directives deal fatal blow to America’s offshore wind industry

Economic case looked bleak even before the president’s re-election sent a chill through sector

Financial Times - 4d

Chicago Is on a Path to N.H.L. Failure, and It Must Find a New Direction

A team that is eight seasons removed from its last playoff appearance is still years away from its next one, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - 4d

Hegseth calls for DOD civilian employees to comply with OPM email directive

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said on Sunday he is now directing all department civilian employees to respond to emails from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) asking for a recap of what ...

The Hill - 3d

UN rights chief laments 'shift in direction' in United States

The U.N. human rights chief has expressed concern about a “fundamental shift in direction” taking place in the United States when it comes to human rights

ABC News - 3d

White House directs officials to draft proposal to lift US sanctions on Russia

Sources say work on so-called ‘options paper’ comes as Trump seeks to restore Moscow ties and end Ukraine war. The United States is drawing up a plan to potentially give Russia sanctions relief as ...

The Guardian - 2d

Trump administration revises directive to federal agencies on mass firings

The Office of Personnel Management issued revised guidance to federal agencies Tuesday regarding the firing of federal probationary workers.

CBS News - 1d

Trump administration quietly amends government lay-offs directive

Change comes after thousands of workers were fired, causing chaos across the US

Financial Times - 1d

Trump administration rescinds guidance directing agencies to fire probationary employees

A federal judge last week ordered the Office of Personnel Management to retract instructions to other agencies on dismissing recently hired or promoted employees.

NBC News - 1d

U.S., Hamas Hold Direct Talks Over Hostages in Gaza, Officials Say

The talks marked a significant departure from previous negotiations involving the United States and Hamas, which the U.S. government has for decades designated as a terrorist group.

The New York Times - 22h

Trump posts fresh ultimatum to Hamas as US enters direct talks with group

US president tells group to ‘release all of the Hostages now ... or it is OVER for you’ as White House enters negotiations. Donald Trump has posted a fresh ultimatum to Hamas, telling the group to ...

The Guardian - 17h

Israel stops humanitarian aid to Gaza while U.S. in direct talks with Hamas

The flow of aid into Gaza had been a key aspect to the ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas. Now, it's being used as an ultimatum. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta reports.

CBS News - 15h

U.S. and Hamas Hold Direct Talks on Hostages in Gaza, Officials Say

The talks marked a significant departure for the United States, which has generally refused to talk directly with groups Washington has designated as terrorist organizations.

The New York Times - 11h

Trump issues 'last warning' to Hamas as US confirms direct hostage talks

The president also appeared to threaten civilians in Gaza, saying they would be "dead" if they held hostages.

BBC News - 7h

Do US super-carriers make sense any more? The BBC goes on board one

The USS Carl Vinson joins a naval exercise in the Pacific with Japan and France.

BBC News - Feb. 20

Steve Smith infidelity accusation goes viral as X user claims former NFL player had affair with his wife

Steve Smith had an interesting Saturday.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 23

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

Jake Knapp goes from 59 to 70, but still leads Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches

The leaderboard tightened on Friday, with Mattieu Pavon shooting a 64 to move into second.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Joel Embiid, Paul George facing grim realities and bleak futures as 76ers' seemingly smart bet goes sideways

Embiid is done for the season, and the NBA's offseason darlings have had a nightmare campaign

CBS Sports - 5d

TV viewers irate after ABC's Kentucky-Auburn broadcast goes out for more than 30 minutes

The broadcast cut out abruptly as Auburn's Johni Broome spun for a layup with just over 12 minutes to go in the second half.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

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 - 4d

College basketball rankings: Auburn likely to stay No. 1 even if it goes 0-3 before Selection Sunday

The Tigers are the the top team in the CBS Sports top 25 And 1 and are a lock to stay there

CBS Sports - 4d

WATCH: Clemson gymnast goes viral for landing 1st Biles skill in NCAA gymnastics history

ABC News' Janai Norman spoke with Clemson gymnast Brie Clark about the historic moment of becoming the first NCAA gymnast to land one of Olympic legend Simone Biles signature moves.

ABC News - 4d

Bell goes back-to-back, corrals COTA victory after frantic late-race battle

Christopher Bell soared to his second consecutive NASCAR Cup Series victory, emerging from a four-car battle in the closing laps at the Circuit of The Americas. Bell led eight of the 95 laps in ...

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Joe Highsmith goes from making the cut to a PGA Tour winner at the Cognizant Classic

Two days after Joe Highsmith made a nervy par putt to make the cut, he won the Cognizant Classic with the lowest weekend ever at PGA National and is going to the Masters.

NBC News - 3d

Joe Highsmith goes from making the cut to a PGA Tour winner at the Cognizant Classic

Joe Highsmith had to make a nervy par putt just to make the cut in the Cognizant Classic

ABC News - 3d

Philip Billing goes from Bournemouth backup to Napoli hero in title clash | Nicky Bandini

Internazionale still top the table after draw but leveller restores belief that Antonio Conte’s side can reel in leaders. Billy Gilmour or Philip Billing? That was the dilemma facing Antonio Conte ...

The Guardian - 3d

Pritzker Prize goes to Liu Jiakun of China, an architect who celebrates lives of ordinary citizens

The annual Pritzker Architecture Prize has been awarded to Liu Jiakun of China, who earned the field’s highest honor for “affirming architecture that celebrates the lives of ordinary citizens.”

ABC News - 2d

Real Sociedad’s Alex Remiro: ‘I like United but it feels as if something always goes wrong’

The Real Sociedad and Spain keeper on old teammates, new challenges and how Manchester United inspired him. Sometimes it’s the detail that stays with you. Alex Remiro can’t remember the brand, but ...

The Guardian - 7h

As Trump goes after Education Department, staff cuts leave student loan borrowers in the dark

The Education Department's role working on federal student loan borrowers' complaints is at risk after significant staff cuts under Trump, agency employees say.

CNBC - 4m