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The Trump administration’s first weeks saw a wave of firings, including more than 17 inspectors general, independent watchdogs overseeing government waste, fraud and abuse. These actions have already prompted a lawsuit challenging their legality and ongoing protests outside federal buildings.

As flu rages, the Trump administration has pulled the plug on a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention flu immunization campaign that targeted high-risk groups, including pregnant women.

Justice Dept. Official Suggests That Aiding Trump Outweighs Prosecutions  The New York Times

During a hearing on Wednesday, Judge Dale Ho questioned federal prosecutors over their decision to suspend criminal charges against Mayor Eric Adams. Judge Ho’s ruling is expected soon. (Image credit: Yuki Iwamura)

Judge deliberates after Justice Department pushes to end corruption case against NYC Mayor Adams  NPR PA Williams: ‘Quite clear’ Adams ‘can’t govern’  Spectrum News NY1 Justice Dept. Official Suggests That Aiding Trump Outweighs Prosecutions  The New York Times Judge grills DoJ prosecutor on

Since returning to office, President Trump has made repeated claims that China operates the Panama Canal and threatened to take it back from the Panama Canal Authority, which has controlled it since 1999. Economics correspondent Paul Solman examines the canal’s

Why the White House insists Elon Musk is merely an ‘employee’  POLITICO

Surprising new poll numbers released on Trump’s performance so far in the White House  Fox News

Surprising new poll numbers released on Trump’s performance so far in the White House  Fox News

Lawmakers sought to dispel Kremlin talking points echoed by the president that Ukraine was responsible for the war with Russia. But they said Trump should be given room to negotiate. (Image credit: Joe Raedle)