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‘Chaos and confusion’ as Trump’s mass firings impact the basic functions of government

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

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News Wrap: Delta flight crashes in Toronto, injuring at least 8 people

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

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European leaders are left scrambling as U.S. nears talks with Russia on Ukraine

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

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Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump’s expanding executive power

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.

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Four deputies for New York City Mayor Adams resign as feds drop corruption case

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.

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A Delta Air Lines passenger jet flips upside down during turbulent landing in Toronto

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)

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‘Demand more’: WaPo opinion writer won’t apologize for making Dems ‘uncomfortable’

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

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Pope’s infection is a ‘complex clinical situation’, Vatican says

The pope’s condition is “stable” and he is “touched by messages of affection”, the Vatican has said in an update amid his hospital stay.

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The White House bans the AP indefinitely over the use of ‘Gulf of Mexico’ – CNN International

The White House bans the AP indefinitely over the use of ‘Gulf of Mexico’  CNN International

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Why are Israel’s deals to exchange hostages so lopsided?

An Israeli delegation is in Cairo to hash out details for the second phase of a ceasefire deal with Hamas. Under the first phase of the deal, Hamas agreed to release a total of 33 Israeli hostages – and Israel

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