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Trump 2nd term live updates: VA prepares to cut as many as 72,000 employees: Memo
The Department of Veterans Affairs is preparing to lay off as many as 72,000 workers in the coming weeks, according to an internal memo obtained by ABC News.ABC News - 16h -
VA secretary: 'We're not cutting benefits'
Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Doug Collins defended the Trump administration's recent layoffs at the department, arguing Thursday that cuts have not been made to "critical health care" or other ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
VA axes another 1,400 employees
The Department of Veterans Affairs on Monday fired another 1,400 employees amid outcry over a lack of transparency from the agency after 1,000 workers were axed earlier this month. The VA said the ...The Hill - Feb. 25 -
Budget cuts at VA paused for now
Billions of dollars of cuts expected at the Department of Veterans Affairs were paused by the Trump administration as concerns emerged over changes to benefits for the nation's veterans. CBS News' ...CBS News - 6d -
Major VA job cuts planned under Trump
{beacon} Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Major VA job cuts planned under Trump The Department of ...The Hill - 13h -
Former VA cybersecurity official warns DOGE access threatens sensitive data
A former Department of Veterans Affairs cybersecurity official warned that the Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) access to the department’s information threatens sensitive data stored ...The Hill - Feb. 25 -
VA reverses course, halts contract cancellations after pressure from Congress
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) on Wednesday paused an effort to terminate hundreds of contracts after pressure from Democrat lawmakers, according to Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee ...The Hill - Feb. 27 -
VA begins reversing contract cancellations that support medical care, facilities
A day after the VA celebrated about $2B in savings on canceled contracts, it began reversing some that may have affected medical care, according to agency records.ABC News - Feb. 26 -
Trump administration plans to cut 80,000 jobs from VA
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is planning to cut 80,000 jobs as part of an “aggressive” reorganization of the agency this summer, according to The Associated Press, which cited an ...The Hill - 20h -
Vladimir Putin prepares for return of western companies to Russia
President orders cabinet to give domestic producers preferential treatment as payback for sanctionsFinancial Times - Feb. 21 -
Human Therapists Prepare for Battle Against A.I. Pretenders
Chatbots posing as therapists may encourage users to commit harmful acts, the nation’s largest psychological organization warned federal regulators.The New York Times - Feb. 24 -
Federal agencies preparing for large-scale layoffs
Government agencies have been ordered to prepare for extensive layoffs as part of the ongoing initiative by President Trump and Elon Musk to slash the federal workforce.NBC News - 6d -
Firefly Aerospace's "Blue Ghost" prepares to land on the moon
No American spacecraft has successfully landed intact and upright on the moon since Apollo 17 in 1972, but one private space company is looking to change that. Firefly Aerospace will be landing its ...CBS News - 5d -
How to financially prepare yourself for a natural disaster
From Altadena to Asheville, the tragedies provided an urgent wake-up callMarketWatch - 2d -
Jets prepared to move on from Adams, Lazard
Embarking on the post-Aaron Rodgers era, the Jets are prepared to part with two of his favorite wide receivers, Davante Adams and Allen Lazard.ESPN - 1d -
VA pauses billions in cuts lauded by Musk as lawmakers and veterans decry loss of critical care
The Department of Veterans Affairs has temporarily suspended billions of dollars in contract cuts after an uproar that critical veterans health services were harmed, lawmakers and veterans service ...ABC News - Feb. 26 -
VA plans to cut thousands more jobs as part of Trump's cost-cutting efforts
A memo from the Department of Veterans Affairs' chief of staff said the agency aims to return its workforce to just under 400,000 employees.CBS News - 16h -
DOGE plans to cut VA contracts may harm veterans' care, employees say
Despite a backlash, Elon Musk’s DOGE is planning to terminate 585 VA contracts, some of which appear to be central to patient safety.NBC News - 3h -
DOGE abandons some VA plans and indictment in Sam Nordquist killing: Morning Rundown
Elon Musk, Donald Trump, veterans affairs, Ukraine, Russia, Sam Nordquist killing, Lester Holt, Tom Llamas, NBC Nightly News egg prices, pasture-raised chickensNBC News - 2h -
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 - Feb. 20 -
Even ‘Real Housewives’ Star Erin Lichy Is Preparing for Trump’s Tariffs
The serial entrepreneur talks the growth of her mezcal brand Mezcalum and why she’s never bootstrapping a business again.Inc. - Feb. 21 -
Preparations under way for meeting between Trump and Putin, Russia says
Russian and US leaders will meet face to face in move towards normalising relations, deputy foreign minister says. Preparations for a face-to-face meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin ...The Guardian - Feb. 22 -
Trump-Putin summit preparations underway, Russian foreign minister says
The U.S. offered a draft U.N. resolution that stops far short of a competing European-backed statement demanding an immediate withdrawal of all of Moscow's forces from Ukraine.CBS News - Feb. 22 -
Trump officials prepare plans to revive Title 42 policy to expel migrants
The Trump administration has prepared plans to implement a policy that would allow U.S. officials to swiftly expel migrants on the grounds that they could spread diseases.CBS News - Feb. 23 -
France prepares for largest child abuse trial in its history
PARIS — Amélie Lévêque remembers the moment when she finally understood the unexplained bouts of depression and other disorders that had tormented her for more than two decades.NBC News - Feb. 23 -
Europe Prepares to Face Russia as Trump’s America Steps Back
Europeans are debating additional funding and contemplating troops in Ukraine as American support appears ever more at risk.The New York Times - Feb. 24 -
'Dogfight for playoff seeding': How the Lakers are preparing for the wars to come
The Lakers play six consecutive games at home starting Tuesday vs. Dallas in their first game against the Mavericks since the shocking trade for Luka Doncic.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 24 -
Starmer prepares to meet Trump after raising defence spending
The PM will head to Washington a day after announcing military budgets would rise to 2.5% of national income by 2027.BBC News - Feb. 26 -
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 -
Federal agencies told to submit "reorganization plans," prepare for mass firings
The Office of Management and Budget and the Office of Personnel Management asked agencies to submit plans for downsizing by March 13.CBS News - Feb. 26 -
White House formally instructs agencies to prepare for 'large-scale' layoffs
The Trump administration is directing federal agencies to begin preparations for large-scale layoffs and restructuring, and submit plans by March 13, according to a memo.ABC News - Feb. 26 -
'We're not prepared': States brace for Trump's plans to dismantle the Education Department
Trump has said he wants school policy to be left to the states, but state officials and lawmakers aren’t clear on what that would look like.NBC News - Feb. 27 -
Grassroots clubs hold key as Norway prepares for historic vote to scrap VAR
‘This is no longer about VAR, but about trust in the federation’ – one club’s general manager frames tense situation. Skoppum IL have never pretended to be what they are not. The club represent a ...The Guardian - 5d -
UK and France to prepare Ukraine peace plan for Trump, Starmer says
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in the U.K. on Saturday, straight from his visit to Washington, D.C., with President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance.ABC News - 4d -
EU leaders prepare 'concrete' measures on defense financing, sources say
The EU is expected to announce "concrete" measures on boosting defense financing this week, sources said, as Europe and the U.S. clash over support for Ukraine.CNBC - 3d -
Israel prepares Gaza ‘hell plan’ to pile pressure on Hamas – reports
Israel may cut off electricity to try to secure more hostage releases, as both sides prepare for war to restart. The Israeli government is reportedly planning to ratchet up its blockade on Gaza as ...The Guardian - 2d -
Democrats slam Trump's latest moves as he prepares to address Congress
Democrats in Congress are slamming President Trump as he prepares to address both legislative chambers about his first moves during his second term in the White House. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.CBS News - 1d -
As U.S. Tariffs Become Reality, Canadians Prepare for Economic Pain
An expert in the automotive industry says factories may shut down in days as costs skyrocket and President Trump disrupts decades of economic integration with steep tariffs.The New York Times - 1d -
Marcello's Mailbag: Conference realignment? Nah, prepare for conference consolidation
Answering a slew of realignment questions, plus why there won't be an Indiana-like out-of-nowhere rise in 2025.CBS Sports - 22h
