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OPM walks back memo on firing probationary employees, leaving decision to agencies
The Office of Personnel Management on Tuesday updated its guidance to department heads that demanded the firing of federal workers, adding that it's up to the agency on whether to boot their hires. ...The Hill - 1d -
Trump walks back Zelenskyy "dictator" comments
President Trump on Thursday appeared to walk back comments he made about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy being a "dictator." During an Oval Office meeting with U.K. Prime Minister Starmer, ...CBS News - 6d -
US personnel office walks back email ultimatum from Musk to workers
OPM says failure to respond to email will not be considered resignation but Trump ally digs in and threatens job losses. The US government’s human resources office has walked back an ultimatum ...The Guardian - Feb. 25 -
U.S. officials walk back plans to stop culling poultry for bird flu
USDA officials said there are "no anticipated changes" to the policy for killing flocks with sick birds.CBS News - Feb. 26 -
Waltz insists Zelesnkyy will sign Russia war deal as Trump appears to walk back comments
National Security Advisor Mike Waltz is adamant that Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will sign a deal to end the war with Russia. This comes as President Trump appears to walk back comments ...CBS News - Feb. 21 -
The Memo: Trump’s jabs at Ukraine divide GOP
President Trump ratcheted up his attacks on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday, deepening the first real schism of his second term within the GOP. Appearing on the "Brian Kilmeade ...The Hill - Feb. 22 -
The Memo: Trump versus media fight intensifies
A fight over an inside-the-Beltway media tradition has become emblematic of a bigger battle between the Trump administration and the press. At issue is the makeup of the White House press pool, the ...The Hill - Feb. 26 -
Transgender military members react to 'jarring' Pentagon memo
Lt. Cmdr. Geirid Morgan told ABC News that as an openly transgender woman, seeing the ban in "black and white" was "jarring."ABC News - 5d -
Gabby Windey of ‘Traitors’ Walks Into a Lesbian Bar
They’re all Gabby Windey, the reality television star whose latest turn is on the cult hit “The Traitors.”The New York Times - Feb. 20 -
The 20 Best Barefoot Shoes for Running or Walking (2025)
Our favorite zero-drop, minimalist footwear will let you feel the ground beneath your feet.Wired - Feb. 23 -
University of California employees walk off jobs
Thousands of employees with the University of California (UC) are walking off the jobs as two unions and the university have been unable to reach a deal, potentially affecting research and hospital ...The Hill - 6d -
Winning Her Heart by ‘Walking a Thousand Miles for Love’
Emma Gray and Adam Chadroff’s romance grew stronger during the pandemic when Mr. Chadroff would walk from his Manhattan apartment to Ms. Gray’s place in Brooklyn several times a week to see her.The New York Times - 5d -
Watch: Moment Zelensky walks out of White House
The president ignored the questions that were shouted as he was leaving the White House.BBC News - 5d -
Geraldo Rivera: Zelensky walked into Oval Office 'ambush'
Media pundit Geraldo Rivera weighed in on the heated meeting between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, saying during an interview that Kyiv’s leader walked into an Oval ...The Hill - 5d -
The Memo: GOP divides emerge over Trump’s handling of Musk, Ukraine
President Trump is only beginning the second month of his second term but divisions are already erupting. The friction is so obvious that Democrats, having been pummeled by their election loss last ...The Hill - Feb. 25 -
Former Blackwater CEO: 'No indication' government interested in mass deportation memo
Editor's note: This report has been updated to reflect the estimated number of illegal immigrants in the U.S. Blackwater founder Erik Prince said while his mass immigration proposal seeking to ...The Hill - 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 -
Transgender service members to be separated from military, Pentagon memo says
Transgender troops will be removed from the U.S. military unless they obtain a waiver, according to the Pentagon's memo.CBS News - 6d -
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 - 5d -
U.S.A.I.D. Memos Detail Human Costs of Cuts to Foreign Aid
The world is likely to see millions more malaria infections and 200,000 cases of paralytic polio each year, according to an agency whistle-blower.The New York Times - 2d -
U.S.A.I.D. Memos Detail Human Costs of Cuts to Foreign Aid
The world is likely to see millions more malaria infections and 200,000 cases of paralytic polio each year, according to an agency whistle-blower.The New York Times - 2d -
Senior USAID official put on leave after memo contradicting Rubio on aid
A top U.S. International Agency for Development (USAID) official has been put on leave after he released a memo that slammed the Trump administration’s moves to cut aid and said they will cause ...The Hill - 2d -
The Memo: Trump’s turbulent tariff moves pose risks with voters
President Trump eased his newest tariffs on Wednesday after two days during which those levies roiled financial markets. But the latest tweak only adds to the uncertainty over what Trump’s ...The Hill - 4h -
Macron walks tightrope with Trump as he makes Europe's case on Ukraine
As the first European leader to visit Trump since his inauguration, Macron navigated potentially testing talks.BBC News - Feb. 25 -
Best Tested Walking Pads (2025): Sperax, WalkingPad, Egofit
These compact walking pads fit under your desk and make staying active so much easier.Wired - Feb. 25 -
How Walking App WeWard Scored Venus Williams as an Investor
Why the seven-time Grand Slam champ and serial entrepreneur is backing a startup that bills itself as the Duolingo of walking.Inc. - Feb. 26 -
Friend or foe? Keir Starmer now walks a tightrope between Europe and US
No sooner had the PM charmed the president in the Oval Office than consensus over Ukraine – and the future of Nato – was starting to fall apart. Even as Keir Starmer and his entourage heaved sighs ...The Guardian - 4d -
Murkowski rebukes Trump over Ukraine: ‘Walking away from our allies’
The Alaska senator’s statement was a rare note of dissent from a Republican.Politico - 4d -
Jeffries accuses Republicans of walking away from government funding talks
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) late Sunday accused Republicans of walking away from government funding talks ahead of a looming shutdown deadline. “The top Democrat on the ...The Hill - 2d -
Best Hiking Boots (2025): Walking Shoes, Trails, Backpacking
From strenuous hikes and serious summits to weekend rambles in the park, these boots help you make the most of your time outdoors.Wired - 1d -
Pediatricians walk a delicate line with parents in measles vaccination debate
Pediatricians are trying to manage anxious parents begging for early measles vaccinations and those who refuse the shot, leading to delicate discussions.NBC News - 1d -
Republican rips Democrat’s sign away as Trump walks in for speech to Congress
A House Republican and House Democrat got into a confrontation over a sign protesting President Trump before his speech to Congress had even begun. Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), who was standing ...The Hill - 1d -
Several House Democrats walk out of Trump speech mid-address
Several Democrats stood up and exited the chamber during President Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday, protesting his administration's actions after six weeks in office. The ...The Hill - 1d -
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 -
Transgender US military personnel must be identified and stood down, says Pentagon memo
Being transgender is not compatible with service, court filing says, foreshadowing removal of people from service within 60 days. Transgender service members will be separated from the US military ...The Guardian - 6d -
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 - 6d