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Weather Agency Plans Firing 1,000 Employees, VA Layoffs May Begin In June Amid Democratic Outcry

The NOAA is reportedly planning to lay off over a thousand personnel after it already fired 1,300 workers, and the VA is looking to pursue its plan of laying off some 80,000 workers as early as June.

International Business Times

Trump hit a law firm with an executive order severely limiting the government from working with it. The same firm represented Hillary Clinton's campaign

A spokesperson for the law firm called it “patently unlawful.”

Fortune

Trump administration plans to cut 80,000 employees from Veterans Affairs, according to internal memo

The Department of Veterans Affairs is planning an “aggressive” reorganization that includes cutting 80,000 jobs from the sprawling agency that provides health care for retired military members

The Independent UK

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Senators Debate Rare Mineral Deal With Ukraine

Senators express differing views on US-Ukraine relations and the rare mineral deal, highlighting the need for bipartisan dialogue and engagement with Ukrai...

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Trump Fires Gen. Brown, Top Military Officials Amid Controversy

President Trump's dismissal of Gen. Brown and Pentagon officials raises concerns and sparks mixed reactions.

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VA pauses billions in cuts lauded by Musk as lawmakers and veterans decry loss of critical care

The Department of Veterans Affairs has temporarily suspended billions of dollars in contract cuts after an uproar that critical veterans health services were harmed, lawmakers and veterans service organizations said Wednesday

The Independent UK

Democratic Lawmaker Bashes DOGE Cuts As Hundreds Laid Off at VA: 'How is That in the Service of Our Veterans?'

A Democratic lawmaker condemned the latest 1,400 VA layoffs, part of DOGEs federal overhaul, warning they undermine veterans' services and agency staffing.

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Sen. Blumenthal: Filibuster Preserves Democracy

Senator Blumenthal defends the filibuster as a crucial tool for democracy amidst political challenges.

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US gambling giants face scrutiny over VIP programs: ‘Profits take priority over people’

Sports betting firms claim their programs are ‘not designed’ to enable problem bettors – but advocates are skeptical

The Guardian - US

Marco Rubio Says Zelensky Hasn't Expressed Enough 'Gratitude' to Trump

Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended President Donald Trump's recent claims about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and said the leader hadn't expressed "gratitude" for Trump's offers to aid his country.

Latin Times

Conservatives Mock Sen. Whitehouse's Attack On FBI Director Nominee

Debate ensues over Sen. Whitehouse's criticism of FBI director nominee Patel, with concerns raised about his qualifications and potential repercussions.

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Vance Proclaims Trump Will Be the 'President of Peace' as the President Faces Continued Backlash for Calling Zelensky a 'Dictator'

Vice President JD Vance defended Trump as the "president of peace" amid bipartisan backlash over Trump's claim that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is a "dictator."

Latin Times

Former US Diplomat Questions Trump's Attacks on Zelensky as Tensions Rise: ' I Don't Know What He Hopes to Get By That'

Thomas Graham, a top official during the George W. Bush administration, wondered if the statements are preparing the ground "for the American public to accept basically a capitulation to Putin"

Latin Times

Republicans Fact-Check Trump's Claim That Ukraine Started War With Russia: 'Factually Wrong'

Some GOP lawmakers distanced themselves from Trump's statements calling Zelensky a "dictator without elections" and blaming Ukraine for the war

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Democratic Senator Blasts Trump's Post Slamming Zelensky as 'Disgusting Betrayal': 'The President's Surrender is Pathetic and Weak'

Trump's social media post disparaging Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky—a longtime ally to the United States—sparked a harsh rebuke from Sen. Blumenthal.

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Senator Calls For Reversal Of FAA Firings Amid Safety Concerns

Senator Blumenthal calls for reversal of FAA firings to prioritize aviation safety post safety incidents.

Reason

Why Is Foreign Aid Going To American Farmers?

Subsidizing American farmers is not a valid justification for the U.S. Agency for International Development.

Latin Times

Senate Democrat Says McConnell's Vote Means There's 'Hope' Republican Colleagues Can Break From 'Trump Cult'

Sen. Richard Blumenthal says Mitch McConnell's vote against Tulsi Gabbard's confirmation signals hope that Republicans can break from Trump's influence.

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‘It’s a money game to them’: a son takes on UnitedHealth over his elderly father’s care

Robby Martin has joined a lawsuit against UnitedHealth after the insurance giant cut off his father’s nursing home coverage – five days later his father died at home

The Independent UK

'Ethnic cleansing' or 'Make Gaza Beautiful Again'?: Trump’s Middle East decree divides MAGA faithful

Lawmakers on both sides of the political aisle have been left divided after the president proposed that the U.S. ‘own’ the war-torn territory

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Sen. Blumenthal Prepared To Hold DOJ Nominees Amid Concerns

Democratic Senator Blumenthal ready to place holds on Trump's DOJ nominees, citing concerns over administration's actions.

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Sen. Blumenthal Questions FBI Pick Kash Patel's Transparency

Sen. Blumenthal raises concerns about Kash Patel's lack of transparency in disclosing grand jury testimony related to Trump's handling of classified records.

Al Jazeera

Takeaways from the US Senate confirmation hearing for FBI pick Kash Patel

Democrats push Patel to account for his calls to prosecute journalists and dismantle the FBI’s headquarters.

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Senate Confirms Sean Duffy As Transportation Secretary Amid Funding Freeze

Senate confirms Sean Duffy as head of Department of Transportation despite Democratic opposition over funding freeze.

Latin Times

Outrage as Biden Pardons Drug Trafficker Convicted in "Vicious Murder" of Boy and Mother: 'Terrible Miscarriage of Justice'

Biden's controversial pardon of Adrian Peeler, convicted in a brutal double murder, sparks bipartisan outrage and calls for clemency reform.

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