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The Supreme Court on Friday temporarily kept on the job the head of the federal agency that protects government whistleblowers, in its first word on the many legal fights over President Donald Trump’s second-term agenda.

Los Angeles removes fire chief in wake of massive wildfires  ABC News Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass fires Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley, citing her response to Palisades wildfire  CNN Tensions rise in LA following Mayor’s Firing of Fire Chief amidst

Los Angeles removes fire chief in wake of massive wildfires  ABC News LA mayor sacks fire chief, blaming her for mishandling wildfires  BBC.com Karen Bass ousts LAFD chief Kristin Crowley over Palisades Fire  CBS Los Angeles LAFD Chief’s firing could be overturned by

In our news wrap Friday, President Trump levied new shots against Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, a federal judge adjourned the corruption case against New York Mayor Eric Adams and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass dismissed the city’s fire chief over her

Luigi Mangione’s lawyer claims he was searched illegally during arrest  NPR Luigi Mangione has first court appearance since arraignment in UnitedHealthcare CEO death  NBC New York Luigi Mangione Supporters Remain Steadfast Ahead of UnitedHealthcare CEO Murder Trial  The New York Times Chelsea Manning

Supreme Court punts on order that blocked Trump’s firing of special counsel  NPR Supreme Court pauses Trump administration’s effort to fire head of whistleblower protection agency  Fox News Supreme Court Rejects, for Now, Trump’s Bid to Fire Government Watchdog  The New York Times

Supreme Court punts on order that blocked Trump’s firing of special counsel  NPR Supreme Court rules that government watchdog fired by Trump may temporarily remain on the job  CNN Justices punt Trump appeal, let whistleblower office chief stay on job for now  The

German voters go to the polls this weekend in an election dominated by concerns about immigration. The country is expected to reject the incumbent left-leaning Chancellor Olaf Scholz in favor of a center-right candidate, followed closely by an anti-immigrant party

Exclusive | White House and Ukraine Close In on Deal for Mineral Rights  The Wall Street Journal

When Sunni rebels toppled Bashar al-Assad last December, they vowed to form an inclusive Syrian government by March. Sunnis comprise around 75 percent of Syria with the remaining 25 percent made up of minorities like Alawites, Christians, Shiite Muslims, Kurds