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Health agencies lose staff in key areas as Trump firings set in  NPR Trump administration fires thousands for ‘performance’ without evidence, in messy rush  The Washington Post ‘Chaos and confusion’ as Trump’s mass firings impact the basic functions of government  PBS NewsHour ‘It’s

As the dust settles from the first wave of firings at health agencies, here’s how many people got cut, and the impact of the roles that were lost. (Image credit: Alex Wong)

If successful, Musk and his group would have access to millions of tightly controlled files that include taxpayer information, bank records and other sensitive records.

The federal government is closed on Monday to celebrate Presidents Day, but the Trump administration’s effort to permanently scale back the size and scope of the federal workforce continues in full force. As Laura Barrón-López reports, President Trump’s actions in

In our news wrap Monday, a Delta Airlines flight crashed while landing at Toronto’s Pearson International Airport causing eight injuries, at least 12 people have died from severe weekend storms in the South, doctors are treating Pope Francis for an

European leaders met in France on Monday as President Trump’s delegation prepared for talks with Russia about how to end the war with Ukraine. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called it a “difficult situation” for Europe, and said that talks must

NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including President Donald Trump’s expanding executive power nearly one month into his second term.

The Trump administration is seeking to ensure Adams’ cooperation with its immigration crackdown. The bargain has raised new questions about the mayor’s political independence and ability to lead the city.

Authorities said that there were no fatalities, but at least eight people sustained injuries when the regional jet overturned while landing at Toronto’s Pearson International Airport on Monday. (Image credit: Andrew Harnik)

A Washington Post opinion writer came out swinging against Democrats who complained he hasn’t been tougher on President Donald Trump. Shadi Hamid wrote Monday, “I’m more critical of Democrats precisely because I expect more from them.” He continued, “When Trump