DOGE's ripple effects in the states: From the Politics Desk

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  DOGE caught the car. Now what?: From the Politics Desk

  In today’s edition, Jonathan Allen talks to federal workers about Elon Musk’s slash-and-burn approach to the government. Plus, Steve Kornacki digs into how the public is viewing President Donald ...
  
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  Republicans start to feel the heat on budget cuts: From the Politics Desk

  House Republicans will face a budget resolution vote after hearing concerns from constituents about Trump and Musk's budget cuts.
  
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  Musk's email ultimatum leads to mixed messages: From the Politics Desk

  Federal employees started another work week receiving mixed messages from the top after Elon Musk's weekend email ultimatum.
  
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  The Trump-Musk show takes center stage: From the Politics Desk

  The Donald Trump-Elon Musk dynamic is defining the political state of play at the White House, on Capitol Hill and outside of Washington.
  
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• Protests at USAID building as workers pack up their desks, cuts take effect

  Protesters are outside a United States Agency for International Development building in Washington, D.C., in support of fired workers. This comes after the Supreme Court's Chief Justice John ...
  
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  Three ripple effects of Victor Wembanyama injury: How season-ending diagnosis impacts Spurs, DPOY race, more

  Wembanyama's injury changes quite a bit for the Spurs and the rest of the league
  
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  Mitch McConnell is retiring from US politics. Good riddance | Moira Donegan

  Whenever you see a horror of anti-democratic rule, remember Mitch McConnell. You have him to thank. You would think that this is exactly what Mitch McConnell wanted. McConnell, the 83-year-old ...
  
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  Musk’s ‘Doge’ claim about USAid funds for India sets off political firestorm

  Apparently baseless claim that $21m was given to help voter turnout seized on by Trump and Modi government . Elon Musk’s “department of government efficiency” has been accused of setting off a ...
  
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• Commentary: 'Captain America: Brave New World' is a political thriller that shies away from politics. Why it feels like a step backward

  In 'Captain America: Brave New World,' Sam Wilson talks about the pressure of wondering if he'll ever be enough. The same question applies to the movie.
  
  Los Angeles Times - Feb. 19

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  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.
  
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  With RFK Jr. at his side, a measles outbreak could prove 'politically perilous' for Trump

  Trump's choice of RFK Jr. to be HHS secretary poses a risk to GOP lawmakers in the midterm elections if measles, bird flu, ebola or another disease rips through the country.
  
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  Gene Hackman, wife and dog found dead in Santa Fe

  Legendary actor Gene Hackman, his wife Betsy Arakawa, and their dog were found dead at their Santa Fe home Wednesday. Authorities say they had been dead for “quite a while” before their bodies were ...
  
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  Gene Hackman, Oscar-winning star of 'The French Connection,' found dead alongside wife and dog

  Gene Hackman, the actor whose turns in classics like “The French Connection" and “Unforgiven” made him one of the most respected actors in Hollywood, died.
  
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  Betsy Arakawa, Gene Hackman's wife, was a businesswoman, former pianist and decades-long companion

  Betsy Arakawa, Gene Hackman’s wife — a businesswoman who was a steadfast companion of the screen legend and had musical talents of her own — died alongside him Wednesday.
  
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