Trump orders mass firings at federal agencies
As part of his promise to slash the size of the federal bureaucracy, President Trump ordered the firings of “probationary” workers at several federal agencies. The move sparked protests in Washington, while Trump said he will downsize the government, but “run it better.” NBC News’ Kelly O’Donnell reports.
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