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Some GOP officials say federal workers buyout program is illegal

Some Republicans have pointed out at least two reasons the offer for "deferred resignations" to government employees is unlawful.

CBS News - 8h

Boy, 9, Is Fatally Shot in Newark, Officials Say

A man wounded by gunfire was found several blocks from where the child was killed around the same time, but officials declined to say whether the shootings were related.

The New York Times - 2d

Official Email Urges Federal Workers to Find ‘Higher Productivity’ Jobs

The message reiterated an offer to take a second job or travel to a “dream destination” and remain on the federal payroll for months. But questions remain about whether that would be legal.

The New York Times - 2d

Officials say Palisades and Eaton wildfires are 100% contained

After nearly four weeks, California officials say the devastating Palisades and Eaton fires are 100 percent contained. The fires burned more than 37,000 acres and destroyed over 16,000 structures ...

NBC News - 2d

Several top FBI officials are told to resign or be fired as Trump continues federal purge

WASHINGTON — Several top FBI executives promoted by former Director Christopher Wray were told Thursday to resign or retire or they would be fired, according to multiple current and former bureau ...

NBC News - 3d

The Federal Reserve should resist pressure from Trump, experts say

President Trump has said he will "demand" lower interest rates, raising questions about his ability to influence the Federal Reserve.

CBS News - 5d

Trump's memo pausing federal aid is causing panic, Schumer says

President Trump's memo calling for a spending freeze on federal assistance is causing concerns among lawmakers. Entities that count on the aid are also alarmed. CBS News' Aaron Navarro reports.

CBS News - 6d

Trump to put Witkoff in charge of Iran file, officials say

Middle East envoy expected to take lead in addressing US concerns over Tehran’s nuclear programme

Financial Times - Jan. 23

Trump Administration Temporarily Mutes Federal Health Officials

Scientific meetings were canceled, and research data on the bird flu outbreak was delayed, amid confusion over the directive.

The New York Times - Jan. 23

Southport Killer Had ‘Sickening and Sustained Interest’ in Violence, U.K. Officials Say

Axel Rudakubana, who killed three young girls in the Southport attack, appeared to have no particular ideology but was obsessed by violence and genocide, investigators said.

The New York Times - Jan. 23

Former top DOJ immigration official says she was removed with no explanation

A former top DOJ immigration official who was removed from her position by new leadership tells ABC News that she did not receive any explanation for her removal.

ABC News - Jan. 22

About 1,000 North Koreans killed fighting Ukraine in Kursk, officials say

Western officials tell the BBC the troop losses appear unsustainable.

BBC News - Jan. 22

DoJ says it will prosecute officials who resist Trump’s immigration crackdown

Justice department directive comes amid slate of executive orders targeting US immigrants and asylum seekers. US politics live – latest updates Trump’s immigration orders designed to sow chaos ...

The Guardian - Jan. 22

Trump executive order says federal government only recognizes "two sexes"

The executive order means Americans won't be able to select "X" on passports any longer.

CBS News - Jan. 21

Trump admin to acknowledge only a person’s gender assigned at birth, officials say

President Donald Trump is set to issue a slew of executives actions on his first day in office Monday that would affect transgender Americans.

ABC News - Jan. 21

Gaza rebuild will take 'a lot of time', says UN official

Yahoo News - Jan. 21

Hamas Official Says Group Is Ready for ‘Dialogue With America’

In a rare move hours after the cease-fire took effect, one senior Hamas official said the group wants to engage the new Trump administration.

The New York Times - Jan. 20

Gaza rebuild will take 'a lot of time', says UN official

Unrwa's Gaza director says rebuilding homes, infrastructure and people's lives will "take an awful lot of time".

BBC News - Jan. 20

At least 80 killed in Colombia after failed peace talks, official says

At least 80 people were killed in northeast Colombia following failed attempts at peace talks with the National Liberation Army, a Colombian official said.

CBS News - Jan. 19

Bird flu detected in commercial poultry flock in Georgia, officials say

Bird flu has been detected in a commercial poultry flock in Georgia for the first time since the current outbreak began in 2022, officials say.

CBS News - Jan. 18

White House official says Biden won't enforce TikTok ban

The White House says President Biden will not enforce the U.S. ban on TikTok set to go into effect over the weekend if the app isn't divested from by Chinese parent company ByteDance. That leaves ...

CBS News - Jan. 17

Biden will not enforce ban on TikTok, officials say

With days to go until a ban on TikTok is set to take effect in the United States, President Joe Biden is not expected to enforce the potential fines, according to two administration officials. ...

NBC News - Jan. 17

Sudan’s Military Has Used Chemical Weapons Twice, U.S. Officials Say

The determination came as the United States announced sanctions against the Sudanese military chief, saying there was strong evidence of atrocities in the country.

The New York Times - Jan. 16

Pope Francis falls, injures arm at residence, Vatican officials say

The pontiff fell at his residence in the Vatican on Thursday, officials said in a statement.

ABC News - Jan. 16

Israel-Hamas ceasefire in Gaza at closest point yet, say officials

Deal to end 15-month war and secure release of hostages ‘could come at any time’

Financial Times - Jan. 15

Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreed to "in principle," officials say

U.S., Israeli and Arab officials tell CBS News the first phase of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas has been agreed to "in principle." The deal, which could go into effect as soon as next ...

CBS News - Jan. 14

Biden speaks with Netanyahu as top U.S. official says a hostage deal is close

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Joe Biden spoke on Sunday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the White House said, as U.S. officials race to reach a Gaza hostage and ceasefire deal before ...

NBC News - Jan. 12

The rate of HMPV infections in northern China is declining, health official says

The rate of infections with the flu-like human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in northern China is declining, a health official said, amid some international concern over a potential pandemic

ABC News - Jan. 12

Tulsa Massacre Was a ‘Coordinated, Military-Style Attack,’ Federal Report Says

The Justice Department’s conclusion follows an investigation of the 1921 atrocity in Oklahoma in which up to 300 Black residents were killed.

The New York Times - Jan. 11

Panama Canal will remain Panamanian and open to all nations, says official

Administrator rejects Donald Trump’s claims that China controls canal or suggestion US could take it back. Who owns the Panama Canal and what does Trump want with it? The Panama Canal will ...

The Guardian - Jan. 10

Biden Officials Say the Truth About Havana Syndrome Is Still Unknown

The White House contradicts a new intelligence assessment on the mysterious ailments that diplomats and spies have reported for years.

The New York Times - Jan. 10

Forward progress in Kenneth Fire has stopped, official says

Forward progress in the Kenneth Fire has been stopped, according to Ventura County fire officials. KNBC reports.

NBC News - Jan. 10

L.A. officials say looters targeting vulnerable communities will be held accountable

Los Angeles County public officials are vowing to crack down on people allegedly stealing from homes as devastating wildfires rip through the region, insisting that lawbreakers will face consequences.

NBC News - Jan. 9

Biden says he is deploying federal resources to California amid wildfires

President Biden received a fire briefing in Santa Monica, California, on Wednesday before returning to Washington, D.C. He said he is deploying federal resources to the region. CBS News chief White ...

CBS News - Jan. 8

Israeli strikes kills 19 in southern Gaza, health officials say

Eight children were reportedly among those killed in the al-Mawasi area and Khan Younis city overnight.

BBC News - Jan. 8

LAFD firefighter and multiple civilians injured, official says

A Los Angeles Fire Department firefighter was injured and taken to the hospital for a serious head injury, according to LAFD official Margaret Stewart. There have also been multiple civilian burn ...

NBC News - Jan. 8