Sat, February 22, 2025

by: ABC

Trump 2nd term live updates: Federal workers asked to detail work or risk termination

President Donald Trump's administration is continuing its radical effort to cut much of the federal government and make sweeping changes.
Sun, February 23, 2025

by: WAtoday

WA Labor and Liberals trade barbs as election campaigns launch half-an-hour apart

Don't Change, Labor pleaded to voters as their campaign song blared - while the Liberals have High Hopes for a huge improvement on 2021.

by: MassLive

Watch India vs. Pakistan ICC Champions Trophy cricket match free live stream

The Indian national cricket team will face Pakistan in the second group stage match for both nations in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.

by: Reuters

Germans start voting, polls suggest shift to right

The far-right AfD likely will score its best ever result as Europe's ailing economic powerhouse lurches rightwards. The conservative CDU/CSU bloc is set to win, but will be unlikely to secure a majority.

by: KSAT

Trump and Musk aren't the first to make deep cuts. Clinton-era Reinventing Government saved billions

When Bill Clinton came to Washington as president, his Democratic administration used corporate know-how and the new internet to streamline the federal bureaucracy as part of the "Reinventing Government" push.

by: cnbctv18

Shashi Tharoor clarifies he praised Kerala's startup growth, not CPI(M)-led govt

Speaking to reporters here, Tharoor said that his article in an English daily did not contain any political references. He emphasised that his focus was solely on Kerala's growth in entrepreneurship and innovation,

by: Couriermail

'Democracy has been dismantled': Donald Trump's latest move shocks America

President Trump has already fired more than a dozen inspectors general across many government agencies. Institutions, including the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the National Labor Relations Board and the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission are already being dismantled from the inside.

by: i

Starmer's Trump tactics revealed - and why he won't act like Macron

The Prime Minister will hold meetings with his closest advisers in the coming days ahead of his talks with the US President on Thursday

by: Newsweek

Fox News Host Confronts Pete Hegseth With Backlash to Pentagon Firings

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was asked by Fox News Sunday host Shannon Bream about the recent firing of top lawyers for the U.S. Army, Navy, and Air Force—a move that has sparked backlash and raised concerns over the potential politicization of the country's armed forces.

by: Newsday

'Dark MAGA' spreads as conservatives embrace Musk's influence on Trump

At an annual gathering of conservatives, the emerging influence of billionaire Elon Musk on President Donald Trump was on display.

by: Time

Elon Musk Criticized Over 'Cruel' Email to Federal Employees

Elon Musk caused alarm among federal employees and drew ire over an email sent on Saturday requesting that employees summarize their work for the week, and warning on social media that a failure to do so would be taken as a resignation.

by: MSN

Trump's Middle East envoy blames Ukraine for war with Russia; Musk's ultimatum to federal workers faces backlash: Live

Trump's Middle East envoy blames Ukraine for war with Russia; Musk's ultimatum to federal workers faces backlash: Live - Several agency leaders, including Trump allies, told employees to ignore Musk's

by: CNN

German elections: CDU's Merz looks set to be next chancellor as far-right AfD surges

Millions of Germans are voting in snap elections. The centre-right CDU is predicted to win the biggest share of votes, putting its leader Friedrich Merz in pole position to be next chancellor. Follow live updates.

by: CNN

Fact check: Eight ways Elon Musk has misled Americans about government spending

Elon Musk has repeatedly misled the public about federal spending while playing a leading role in President Donald Trump's effort to cut that spending.

by: MSN

German federal election 2025 live updates: Centre-right CDU in the lead, first exit poll suggests

Follow Euronews' live blog on Sunday as Germany elects its new chancellor and parliament. View on euronews

by: Newsweek

Kash Patel Tells FBI Staff To Ignore Elon Musk's Demand: Report

The new FBI director instructed personnel not to respond to Musk's demand to justify their job or face dismissal.

by: Newsday

Trump, Musk push forward with cuts, as questions mount about their approach

The entrepreneur is working with President Donald Trump to assert White House control over the sprawling federal workforce.

by: Newsweek

States Target Use Of SNAP Benefits For Junk Food

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits help keep tens of millions of people across the country from going hungry. But Republicans across America have called for significant changes to be made to the SNAP program that could have a significant impact on what recipients can and cannot buy with their benefits.

by: MSN

'People of Oklahoma lost their jobs': NBC host clashes with GOP lawmaker over Elon's cuts

NBC host Kristen Welker clashed with Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) after billionaire Elon Musk convinced President Donald Trump's government to slash thousands of jobs. During a Sunday interview on Meet the Press,

by: CNN

German elections: Merz favorite to be next chancellor and far right set to surge

Millions of Germans are voting in snap elections. The centre-right CDU is predicted to win the biggest share of votes, putting its leader Friedrich Merz in pole position to be next chancellor. Follow live updates.

by: MSN

Elon Musk and other right-wing donors are "pouring money" into Wisconsin's Supreme Court race

Wisconsin is a "wild west in terms of campaign spending," with the last high court race shattering spending records

by: CNN

Germany votes with Merz on course to be next chancellor and far right set to surge

Millions of Germans are voting in snap elections. The centre-right CDU is predicted to win the biggest share of votes, putting its leader Friedrich Merz in pole position to be next chancellor. Follow live updates.

by: MSN

General Services Administration Shuts Down 8,000 EV Chargers, Offloads EVs

The General Services Administration said that the chargers "were not mission critical," and will be turned off next week.

by: CNN

'Deadly consequences': Health agencies reel from thousands of job cuts while critical research grants remain on hold

The first month of the Trump administration has brought chaos to US health agencies through mass firings, funding interruptions and communications freezes as the country battles not just the threat of bird flu but a historic measles outbreak centered in West Texas and the worst year for seasonal flu in more than a decade.

by: MSN

Reinstate ban on Zakir Naik giving speeches, Sarawak rep tells govt

by: CNN

Trump speaks at CPAC as he pursues his agenda at home and abroad

President Donald Trump is pursuing his massive government overhaul at home, while also forging ahead with a pivot in US foreign policy regarding Russia's war in Ukraine and plans for the Middle East.

by: MSN

Kash Patel's girlfriend explains significance of her red earrings: 'Made of government...'

Kash Patel's girlfriend Alexis Wilkins recounted her meeting with President Donald Trump as she spoke after Patel was sworn in. The president asked only one question about Kash: whether he was loyal,

by: MSN

Understanding the impact of the 2025 Budget address postponement in South Africa

Discover the implications of the unprecedented postponement of South Africa's 2025 Budget Address, as experts weigh in on its potential effects on the economy and taxpayers.

by: MSN

FBI tells workers to ignore Elon Musk's request for proof of work email

US Government staff have been told to ignore an email sent round by Elon Musk and the Office of Personnel Management demanding employees send a list of their workplace accomplishments

by: MSN

DOGE cuts at health agencies prompt 'brain drain' fears

The Trump administration's effort to reshape the federal government through Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is raising fears among public health experts, researchers and advocacy groups of a massive brain drain and dire impacts to public health.

by: MSN

Trump gets middling grades on Americans' top issues, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Americans give President Donald Trump middling marks on his handling of the economy and efforts to shrink the government and are unimpressed by some of the early fights he has picked, such as proposals to take over Gaza,

by: MSN

One month in, Trump takes victory lap in speech at CPAC conservative gathering

President Donald Trump took a victory lap of sorts before a large gathering of conservatives on Saturday to celebrate his first month in office, a period marked by deep cuts to the federal bureaucracy and dust-ups with allies.

by: MSN

Tesla sales hit record highs in January despite Elon Musk's growing unpopularity - 'Don't see politics'

Tesla's used car sales in the UK hit a record-breaking high in January with 2,442 units sold across all models, according to exclusive reports. The figure marked a significant increase from the previous month's 1,

by: MSN

Starmer to condemn Farage's 'dangerous right-wing politics' as Reform UK surges in the polls

Starmer to condemn Farage's 'dangerous right-wing politics' as Reform UK surges in the polls - In a sign of growing fears in Downing Street at Reform's surge in the polls, Keir Starmer will warn Nigel

by: MSN

Jasmine Crockett Denies There Is 'A Lot' Of Fraud and Abuse in Government Spending As She Puts Debt On Trump's Shoulders

Jasmine Crockett denied that there is "a lot of waste, fraud, and abuse in the federal government" while blaming Donald Trump for the nation's debt. The post Jasmine Crockett Denies There Is 'A Lot' Of Fraud and Abuse in Government Spending As She Puts Debt On Trump's Shoulders first appeared on Mediaite.
Fri, February 28, 2025

by: Reuters

Progressive Conservative party wins Ontario election, CBC reports

Ontario's Progressive Conservative Party swept to victory and clinched a rare third consecutive majority, according to a Canadian Broadcasting Corporation projection, following a campaign dominated by U.

by: KTVZ

KTVZ will provide live NBC News coverage of President Trump's Joint Address to Congress, on-air and online

KTVZ will feature NBC News' special coverage of President Trump's Joint Address to Congress on Tuesday evening, starting at 9 p.m. ET (6 p.m. PT). Lester Holt and Savannah Guthrie will anchor live coverage from Washington D.

by: CNN

Exclusive: US intel shows Russia and China are attempting to recruit disgruntled federal employees, sources say

Foreign adversaries including Russia and China have recently directed their intelligence services to ramp up recruiting of US federal employees working in national security, targeting those who have been fired or feel they could be soon,

by: MSN

'Unreal hypocrisy': Elon Musk called out over MAGA attacks on Zelensky's outfit

Of all the controversies swirling around Volodymyr Zelensky's explosive Oval Office meeting Friday with President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance, social media seemed particularly concerned with the Ukrainian president's choice of attire.

by: MSN

Elon Musk Issues Warning About Donald Trump-Backed GOP Budget Bill

The resolution seeks to allocate hundreds of billions of dollars in additional spending on defense, border security and energy.

by: MSN

Senators propose bill requiring U.S. to monitor China's ports around world

Three U.S. senators, including Arizona Democrat Mark Kelly, have introduced a bill to monitor China's ports around the world. The Strategic Ports Reporting Act would require the U.S. secretaries of state and defense to develop a map to track efforts by the Chinese government to build,

by: MSN

American Dream Ends In Deportation; Trump's Strict Migration Policy Bites Hundreds Of Indians Hard

February 2025

by: MSN

Trump to sign order designating English as the official language of the U.S.

President Trump is expected to sign an executive order designating English as the official language of the United States.

by: MSN

Veterans caught in mass layoffs

There's an outcry from veterans about how the federal layoffs are impacting their community. Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency efforts have led to the firing of thousands of veterans.
Sat, March 1, 2025

by: KLCC

Trump administration firings of federal workers begins to ripple through Lincoln County. Are budget and program cuts next?

The central Oregon coast is infused with federal money, has branches of many federal agencies and is home to its hundreds of its employees.

by: Newsday

Unions, workers explore ways to fight back amid Musk's effort to cut down the federal workforce

On Thursday, a federal court judge in San Francisco ordered the Trump Administration to pause the firing of probationary workers, after a coalition of labor unions including AFGE filed a lawsuit arguing the Office of Personnel Management which oversaw the cuts had "no legal authority" to fire employees.

by: MSN

Zelenskiy questioned about casual attire in formal meeting

A conservative commentator shifted the focus off themes of war and peace on Friday (Feb 28) when he asked Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy why he wasn't wearing a suit at an Oval Office event.

by: MSN

Pam Bondi mocked after the 'debacle' of Epstein file release: 'I have never seen the left and right come together'

I have never seen the left and right come together' - The release had Republicans and Democrats alike up in arms, after the files failed to yield major new findings and featured some information that

Trump 2nd term live updates: Federal workers asked to detail work or risk termination

President Donald Trump's administration is continuing its radical effort to cut much of the federal government and make sweeping changes.

The article from ABC News discusses various aspects of Donald Trump's potential second term, focusing on the implications for White House staff and policy directions. It highlights Trump's plans to potentially replace a significant number of federal employees with loyalists, aiming to implement his "Schedule F" executive order which would reclassify many policy-related federal workers as at-will employees, thereby making it easier to dismiss them. This move is part of a broader strategy to ensure that the bureaucracy aligns more closely with his political agenda. Additionally, the article touches on Trump's previous term's controversies, including the high turnover rate of staff, and how his administration's approach to governance could intensify in a second term. It also mentions reactions from current and former government officials, concerns about the erosion of the merit-based civil service system, and the potential impact on government functionality and policy implementation.

Read the Full ABC Article at:
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/live-updates/trump-2nd-term-live-updates-white-house-employees/?id=118887140