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Over the last 50 years, Saturday Night Live has been no stranger to controversy. Sometimes, the late night show courts it, like in the case of Chevy Chase, who purposely said the N-word live on air during SNL’s debut season.

President Donald Trump says he is preparing an executive order to shutter the Department of Education. He talked about abolishing the department throughout his campaign. But this idea is hardly a new one: it has been a part of conservative

Some legal scholars say that the administration is bungling the chance to expand presidential power. (Image credit: Andrew Harnik)

As the Trump administration carries out mass firings of the federal workforce in a push to slash government spending, its targeting probationary workers. Here’s what to know about the employee status. (Image credit: Mark Schiefelbein)

Volodymyr Zelensky calls for creation of an ‘army of Europe’ to face Russian threats  BBC.com Zelensky warns the days of America’s guaranteed support for Europe are over  CNN Zelenskiy calls for European army to deter Russia, earn US respect  Reuters Zelenskyy says time

President Trump’s efforts to cut federal programs and fire watchdogs are drawing attention to 1970s-era government reforms. (Image credit: File)

Trump administration starts mass layoffs across government  NBC News

Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he believes it is time for the creation of an “armed forces of Europe”, adding “our army is not enough”.

As Trump Slashes Federal Jobs, Alabama’s ‘Rocket City’ Braces for Impact  The New York Times Trump administration starts mass layoffs across government  NBC News Murkowski: Trump’s mass firings ‘do more harm than good’  The Hill Federal workers express shock, anger over mass firings:

New York City’s mayor has embraced a more conservative, less immigrant friendly stance. What does that mean for a city that’s built it’s identity on immigration? (Image credit: Marco Postigo Storel)