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Fired IRS employees slam layoffs as agency makes cuts nationwide
As the IRS fired thousands of workers across the country on Thursday, many laid-off employees walked out of the headquarters in Washington, D.C., for the last time.ABC News - 1d -
I.R.S. Fires 6,700 Employees Amid Tax Filing Season
The layoffs at the Internal Revenue Service came alongside additional firings at the Transportation Security Administration and the C.I.A.The New York Times - 1d -
Australia says China's "live fire" drill warning diverted flights midair
Australia's defense forces, joined by New Zealand, have been monitoring Chinese navy vessels since they were spotted last week.CBS News - 1d -
Wife wanted in stabbing death of San Diego fire captain
Days after a Southern California fire captain was found stabbed to death inside her home, authorities announced her wife — who was previously convicted of voluntary manslaughter — is wanted in ...NBC News - 1d -
South Carolina Death Row Inmate Chooses to Be Executed by a Firing Squad
The state has never used that method to execute a prisoner. The last time an inmate was killed by a firing squad was in 2010 in Utah.The New York Times - 1d -
Federal workers took the 'buyout.' Some got fired anyway
Federal workers caught up in the mass firings despite taking the "deferred resignation program" have received conflicting information.ABC News - 1d -
What do we know about Trump administration and DOGE's mass firings?
A federal judge is giving President Trump the go-ahead to continue mass firings of thousands of federal employees, for now. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro and CBS News congressional ...CBS News - 1d -
Supreme Court stiffs Trump, punts on firing whistleblower agency head
The Supreme Court stiffed President Trump in his administration’s first high court appeal by punting Friday on a request to greenlight the firing of the head of a whistleblower protection office. ...The Hill - 1d -
Experts Call Foul on FAA Firings Following Aviation Accidents
The Federal Aviation Administration is the latest victim of Elon Musk’s DOGE firings, despite a recent spate of plane crashes.Inc. - 1d -
Fate of Bibas Family Renews Fears for Israel-Gaza Cease-Fire
Hamas said it had returned the bodies of Shiri Bibas and her two sons. The Israeli military announced that the boys were murdered in Gaza and that Ms. Bibas’s body was that of someone else.The New York Times - 1d -
Fired Park Rangers Try to ‘Open Some Hearts’ on Social Media
Some rangers decided it was worth the risk to speak out online about their firings and share their love of the National Park Service.The New York Times - 1d -
Supreme Court Rejects, for Now, Trump’s Bid to Fire Government Watchdog
The court’s order indicated that it may return to the issue as soon as next week, when a trial judge’s temporary restraining order is set to expire.The New York Times - 1d -
Trump fires top US military officer in Pentagon shake-up
President removes CQ Brown and other senior leaders who he blames for pushing diversity, equity and inclusion policiesFinancial Times - 1d -
Pentagon to fire 5,400 probationary workers, institute hiring freeze
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed the Pentagon to come up with plans to cut 8% from the defense budget in each of the next five years, sources familiar with his plans told CBS News.CBS News - 23h -
Pete Hegseth Fires Adm. Lisa Franchetti, Navy’s Top Officer
Adm. Lisa Franchetti spent roughly half of her 40-year career at sea, commanding a destroyer, two carrier strike groups and the U.S. Sixth Fleet.The New York Times - 21h -
China conducts second live-fire drill near New Zealand
Report from New Zealand navy personnel comes a day after similar drill forced multiple airlines to change flight paths between Australia and New Zealand. Get our breaking news email , free app ...The Guardian - 17h -
Trump fires nation’s top-ranking military officer in latest job cuts
President Donald Trump fired the nation’s top-ranking military officer, the Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. CQ Brown Jr. It’s the first of many more job cuts expected with thousands of ...NBC News - 14h -
The IRS is firing thousands of workers. Will it affect your tax refund?
With the IRS laying off thousands of employees Thursday, many Americans may be wondering if their tax returns – or their refunds – will be affected.The Hill - 12h -
Trump administration fires workers at NIH Alzheimer's research center
The center's incoming director was among those terminated.ABC News - 7h -
Hegseth Fires Military’s Top JAG Lawyers in Pursuit of ‘Warrior Ethos’
The defense secretary has repeatedly derided the military lawyers for war crime prosecutions and battlefield rules of engagement.The New York Times - 2h -
Trump fires top-ranking military officer in an unprecedented move
President Trump fired Four Star Gen. Charles "CQ" Brown, the highest-ranking military officer in the U.S. Trump said he will nominate Three Star Air Force Let. Gen. Dan Caine as the replacement. ...CBS News - 2h -
U.S.A.I.D. Appointees Fire Hundreds Working on Urgent Humanitarian Aid
The firings added to doubts about whether Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the agency’s acting head, supports lifesaving humanitarian assistance, as he has said he does.The New York Times - 1h -
Officials Are Fired at Traffic Safety Agency Investigating Musk’s Company
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has laid off 4 percent of its workers, a transportation official said. The agency has raised questions about crashes involving Tesla’s ...The New York Times - 23m -
These are the factors weighing on Block’s stock after earnings
Block expects accelerating growth as the year goes on, but investors may have wanted more from the company’s overall gross-profit outlook.MarketWatch - 2d -
ESPN, MLB to end broadcast deal after 2025
ESPN's coverage of Major League Baseball games will conclude at the end of the 2025 season, it was announced on Thursday.ESPN - 1d -
Progressives struggle to stem bleeding after brutal year
Progressives are struggling with recruitment, morale and fundraising as they seek a path forward heading into next year’s midterm elections. While some on the left, such as Justice Democrats, have ...The Hill - 1d -
Neighbours cancelled again, two years after revival
The series will finish at the end of 2025, after 40 years and more than 9,000 episodes.BBC News - 1d -
Hawks' Young after loss: Officiating 'one-sided'
Hawks All-Star guard Trae Young said the officiating was "one-sided" after Thursday night's loss to the Magic.ESPN - 1d -
Several hurt after explosion at resort in Maui
Several people were injured after an explosion at The Whaler in the resort community of Kaanapali in Maui. Video shows debris and smoke shooting from a building. The explosion is believed to have ...NBC News - 1d -
Families return home after sinkhole swallows road
Six families are being allowed to return home in Godstone after being evacuated on Tuesday morning.BBC News - 1d -
Dodgers' Miller has no fracture after liner scare
One day after he was struck in the head by a line drive, Dodgers pitcher Bobby Miller has no fracture and is in "good spirits," according to manager Dave Roberts.ESPN - 1d -
Pedestrian dies after being hit by ambulance
A 40-year-old man was hit by the ambulance, which was responding to an emergency call, on the outskirts of Elgin.BBC News - 9h -
M4 and M48 closed after body found on carriageway
Police are trying to find out how the person's remains came to be on the M4 on Saturday evening.BBC News - 5h -
Pope remains in 'critical' condition after 'respiratory crisis'
Pope Francis is "more unwell than yesterday", the Vatican says, adding his prognosis "remains guarded".BBC News - 5h -
Dirk 'disappointed and sad' for Luka after trade
Mavericks legend and Basketball Hall of Famer Dirk Nowitzki admitted he was shocked that Dallas decided to trade Luka Doncic.ESPN - 1h -
3 observations after Sixers get smoked by Celtics in 1st game after break
The Sixers fell to a 124-104 loss to the Celtics on Thursday night in their first game after the All-Star break.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Rapper ASAP Rocky acquitted of assault charge over alleged Hollywood shooting
ASAP Rocky, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, was acquitted Tuesday of assault charges stemming from a 2021 Hollywood shooting.Los Angeles Times - 4d -
Thursday Briefing: Trump and Zelensky Feud Over Peace Talks
Plus, Cambodia’s returned treasures.The New York Times - 3d -
Trump says federal government should 'take over' local politics in DC
Trump is jockeying for local political power by positioning himself as the antidote to the city’s crime and homelessness.Politico - 2d -
Trump Tests Fed’s Independence With Order Expanding Authority Over Agencies
A directive calling for oversight over the central bank’s regulatory and supervisory responsibilities has set off alarm.The New York Times - 2d
