Trump 2nd term live updates: VA prepares to cut as many as 72,000 employees: Memo

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  Trump 2nd term live updates: Judge rules Trump's firing of watchdog was unlawful

  Trump’s efforts to reshape the federal government suffered a loss in court when a judge blocked his administration from firing the head of a federal watchdog agency.
  
  ABC News - 3d
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  Trump 2nd term live updates: Dan Bongino named as deputy FBI director

  President Donald Trump's administration is continuing its radical effort to cut much of the federal government and make sweeping changes.
  
  ABC News - Feb. 23
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  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 - 5h
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  How a former Trump staffer predicts the president's 2nd term will go

  Author and retired Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman discusses his new book, "The Folly of Realism: How the West Deceived Itself About Russia and Betrayed Ukraine."
  
  ABC News - 6d

• 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
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  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 - 12h
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  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
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  Live updates: Trump delivers remarks at CPAC

  President Trump on Saturday is about to deliver the closing speech of the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in National Harbor, Md., an appearance that comes just over a month into ...
  
  The Hill - Feb. 22

• 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 - 8h

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  Abbey Gate terror suspect makes 1st court appearance following extradition to US

  The magistrate judge ordered a detention and preliminary hearing for Monday. The government will be seeking his continued detention pending trial.
  
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  Automakers applaud Trump's tariff exemption for industry

  The exemption was granted at the request of Ford, General Motors and Stellantis.
  
  ABC News - 8h
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  Steve Carell surprises high school students with free prom tickets

  Actor Steve Carell is sending Southern California high school students affected by the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles to the prom for free
  
  ABC News - 5h
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  WATCH: 'Lavanado' spotted spinning as Kilauea volcano erupts in Hawaii

  The latest eruption of the Kilauea volcano in Hawaii brought more than tall bursts of fiery red lava and billowing smoke: A so-called "lavanado" was spotted spinning inside the crater.
  
  ABC News - 2h
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  WATCH: Famous bald eagles welcome eaglets

  Two of the world’s most famous bald eagles, Jackie and Shadow, welcomed a pair of hatchlings in Big Bear, California, and was all captured live via a nest cam.
  
  ABC News - 15h

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  Intuitive Machines' Athena moon lander will deploy two small rovers, a rocket-powered "hopper," and use a powerful drill to probe the lunar surface.
  
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  15 injured in South Korea after bombs accidentally hit civilian area during military training

  At least seven people were injured in South Korea after a fighter jet accidentally dropped eight bombs on a civilian area during training linked to joint military drills with the United States, ...
  
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  The Papers: 'Trump turns off Ukraine missiles' and 'serial spiking rapist'

  The US decision to stop sharing intelligence with Ukraine, and a serial rapist's conviction, make Thursday's papers.
  
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  Trump preparing executive order to dissolve Department of Education: Sources

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  Adrienne Adams Enters Mayor’s Race to Defeat Eric Adams (No Relation)

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