• Sat, March 1, 2025

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: ABC

Trump 2nd term live updates: Fed employees sent 2nd 'What did you do last week' email

The White House hosted more than a dozen conservative influencers for policy briefings Thursday with top administration officials, including Attorney General Pam Bondi, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and FBI Director Kash Patel, a White House official confirmed to ABC News.

by: Krone

How should justice work if politics has to report?

The Zuckerl government's plans to appoint a federal public prosecutor who will have to report to parliament are causing fierce criticism within the

by: coloradopolitics

Colorado officials react to heated Oval Office meeting between Trump and Zelenskyy

Leading Colorado Democrats condemned Friday's tense meeting at the White House between President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, saying that the Repu

by: NDTV

Statewide Anti-Drugs Operation Launched In Punjab, Cops Raid 750 Locations

Punjab Police launched a statewide operation against drugs, conducting raids at more than 750 locations as the cabinet sub-committee on the drug menace held its first meeting on Saturday, officials said.

by: Newsweek

Ukraine Gets Much-Needed Boost After Zelensky's Clash With Donald Trump

The deal between the United Kingdom and Ukraine follows a high-profile blow up between Zelensky and President Donald Trump on Friday.

by: PBS

Lawyers sue to stop Trump administration from sending 10 migrants to Guantanamo Bay

Civil rights attorneys sued the Trump administration Saturday to prevent it from transferring 10 migrants detained in the U.S. to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, their second legal challenge in less than a month over plans for holding up to 30,

by: Click2Houston

Anti-DOGE protests at Tesla stores target Elon Musk's bottom line

Demonstrators have gathered outside Tesla stores across the U.S. to protest the automaker's billionaire leader, Elon Musk.

by: NewsNation

DOGE structure, authority emerge as biggest DC mystery under Trump

The Department of Government Efficiency's (DOGE) structure and authority has become a central mystery in the barrage of lawsuits seeking to stymie its operations. After insisting Elon Musk

by: kathmandupost

RSP suspects government's foul intention in not producing Lamichhane to Parsa court

by: CNN

Head of federal watchdog agency fired by Trump should remain on the job, judge rules

A federal judge ruled Saturday that the head of a government watchdog agency whom President Donald Trump is attempting to fire is entitled to remain in the post, setting up a dispute that will almost certainly be decided by the Supreme Court.

by: MSN

Union Min Kishan Reddy refutes Revanth's allegations, slams Congress over unfulfilled promises

HYDERABAD: Union minister and BJP state president G Kishan Reddy strongly refuted the allegations made against him by Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and condemned the remarks accusing him of obstructing central approval for state projects.

by: Snopes

Examining claim Trump was recruited by KGB in 1987 and given codename 'Krasnov'

In February 2025, Alnur Mussayev, a former Soviet and Kazakh security official, claimed in a Facebook post that U.S. President Donald Trump was recruited in 1987 by the KGB, the intelligence agency of the Soviet Union, and assigned the code name "Krasnov."

by: MSN

How reliant is Ukraine on US weapons as Trump threatens to withdraw support after Zelensky clash?

How reliant is Ukraine on US weapons as Trump threatens to withdraw support after Zelensky clash? - Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky maintains that US support is vital to protecting his country

by: CNN

The latest on Trump's presidency after hostile meeting with Zelensky

President Donald Trump's week of foreign diplomacy ended with a heated Oval Office meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Meanwhile, he has continued his efforts to overhaul the federal government at home.

by: CNN

Missouri bill would offer $1,000 to help turn in undocumented immigrants

Opponents say the proposed bill is already spreading fear and changing the lives of immigrants with and without permission to be in the US but its sponsor said the intent was ensuring safety.

by: MSN

Trump Signs Executive Order Declaring English The Official Language Of The U.S.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order today designating English as the official language of the United States, a move he hailed as a step toward national unity and streamlined governance. Issued from the White House,

by: CNN

Fact check: 33 times Zelensky thanked Americans and US leaders

Zelensky has thanked the United States on numerous occasions since Russian launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022 - expressing gratitude to Trump and President Joe Biden, to members of Congress from both parties,

by: MSN

Ukraine's Zelenskiy lands in London after Trump meeting ends in disaster

Sir Keir Starmer and Volodymyr Zelensky will meet in Downing Street on Saturday afternoon, No 10 said, after the Ukrainian President arrived in the UK by plane.

by: MSN

Petition to recall Maine governor, opposed to Trump's trans sports order, gets 22,000 signees ahead of protest

Over 22,000 people have signed an online petition to recall Maine governor Janet Mills, who has loudly opposed President Donald Trump's transgenders-in-sports executive order.

by: CNN

Trump and Zelensky news conference canceled after heated meeting

President Donald Trump is meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House Friday. Follow for live updates.

by: MSN

Michelle Goldberg: The Trump administration, useful friend to misogynists and abusers

On Thursday the influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate, until recently stuck in Romania amid an investigation into allegations including human trafficking and money laundering, arrived in Florida, apparently thanks to the good offices of Donald Trump's administration.

by: MSN

'Ignorant thugs' - North's politicians criticise Donald Trump and JD Vance following Zelensky Oval Office showdown

The President and his VP demanded the Ukrainian leader show more gratitude for America's supportPoliticians across the

by: MSN

African leaders gather for funeral of Namibia's 'founding father' Sam Nujoma

African leaders past and present gathered in Namibia on Saturday to bury the country's "founding father" Sam Nujoma, who challenged colonialism and a military occupation by South Africa's racist white minority government.

by: MSN

After White House horror show, Starmer faces decision about who he can trust

Starmer is confronting difficult dilemmas after Zelensky and Trump's showdown, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

by: MSN

PKK militant group declares ceasefire after 40-year insurgency against Turkish state

The conflict between Turkey and the PKK, which initially started with the aim of creating a Kurdish state, has led to tens of thousands of deaths since it began in 1984. View on euronews

by: MSN

Trump attack on Zelenskyy 'disgraceful and unwarranted', Ukrainian Canadian Congress rep says

U.S. President Donald Trump accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of being 'disrespectful' during a heated exchange in Washington on Friday. Ukrainian Canadian Congress Thompson Okanagan president,

by: MSN

'Baldfaced stigmatization': Judge blocks Trump admin from enforcing transgender medical care and 'gender ideology' orders, ridicules government for citing Canadian law

"Where, as here, government action is motivated by purposeful discrimination, it violates the Fifth Amendment's equal protection guarantee." The post 'Baldfaced stigmatization': Judge blocks Trump admin from enforcing transgender medical care and 'gender ideology' orders,

by: MSN

Delaware House Rep. Kendra Johnson's service came from divine inspiration

In a discussion with Delaware Online/The News Journal, Kendra Johnson shares who inspired her, what drives her and how she forges ahead.

by: MSN

Musk's DOGE fires federal tech team that built free tax-filing site

The Trump administration has pulled the plug on a team of tech-savvy civil servants that helped build the IRS's free tax-filing service and revamped websites across government, according to an email sent overnight to employees.

by: MSN

Trump-Zelensky row heaps pressure on Germany's politicians

Germany's politicians face mounting pressure to speed up forming a new government and provide fresh aid to Kyiv as Berlin reels from the blazing row between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Donald Trump.

by: MSN

Trump's moves test limits of presidential power, resilience of US democracy

In his first six weeks in office, President Donald Trump has made significant moves to consolidate power, including pardoning Capitol attackers, installing loyalists, and targeting media. These actions have drawn international concern and comparisons to authoritarian regimes,

by: MSN

'Two losers on barstools': CNN conservative pounds Trump and Vance for embarrassing the US

A furious S.E. Cupp unloaded on Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance over their "disgusting" treatment of Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office on Friday that shocked the world.

by: MSN

Trump's week in review: Showdown with Zelensky, DOGE continues cuts

The last week of February proved eventful for President Donald Trump as he continues to enact his agenda with bold policy moves, domestic restructuring and occasionally tense international negotiations.

by: MSN

UAE President, VPs receive messages of congratulations from leaders of Arab, Islamic nations on advent of Ramadan

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received congratulatory messages from the Kings, Emirs, and Presidents of Arab and Islamic nations on the advent of the Holy Month of Ramadan.

by: MSN

White House Staffer Who Moonlighted for Private Clients Steps Down From Consulting Firm

Katie Miller, as a "special government employee," was allowed to work as a private consultant while serving in the White House. She stepped down from the consulting role after the Journal reported on it.

by: MSN

Utah senators react to contentious Oval Office meeting between Trump and Zelenskyy

Utah's senators are responding to a contentious interaction between Trump and Vance and Zelenskyy Friday with contrasting public statements.

by: MSN

Romanian government survives no-confidence vote

Romania's pro-European coalition government survived a no-confidence vote in parliament on Friday, avoiding further political turbulence in the NATO and European Union member state which will rerun a presidential election this year.

by: MSN

'I went to Iraq and they fired me over an email': Veteran, government service worker fired by D.O.G.E.

Vicky Teigue who is 90% disabled and was five months from retirement questions how the government could turn its back on her.
  • Sun, March 2, 2025

by: ProPublica

NASA Official Warns Staff About Publicly Displaying Their Badges Amid Reports of Harassment

The Trump administration has used strong language to disparage the federal workforce. A NASA official urges staff to "please use caution" in public amid the increasing "negative rhetoric" toward government workers.

by: richest

DEEP DIVE: Donald Trump's record-breaking flurry of executive orders

Since returning to the White House, Donald Trump has signed 79 executive orders touching on issues from foreign policy to transgender rights.

by: BBC

Migrant permits should be time-specific - Farage

Migrant workers needed in the UK should only be employed on a "time-specific work permit", Nigel Farage said. The leader of Reform UK and Clacton MP claimed care home workers were "necessary" rather than skilled and should not stay in the UK indefinitely.

by: MSN

US judge ruled that Trump's dismissal of head of oversight agency illegal

A federal judge ruled that the head of a government oversight agency, whom President Donald Trump is attempting to dismiss, has the right to remain in office. The dispute will be further resolved by the Supreme Court,

by: MSN

SNL savagely mocks Trump-Zelensky meeting that went 'really, really well' and gets in shots at Musk's DOGE

SNL savagely mocks Trump-Zelensky meeting that went 'really, really well' and gets in shots at Musk's DOGE - Mike Myers, as Elon Musk, appeared with a 'tech support' t-shirt and chainsaw

by: MSN

EXACTLY how Trump and Zelensky's meet exploded into historic brawl

In two minutes, watch back Donald Trump and Volodymy Zelensky's now-historic brawl in the Oval Office unfolded. From seemingly pleasant introductions to a full on screaming match, relive the clash that shocked the world.

by: MSN

Trump administration introduces new reports for federal employees - CNN

Federal employees in many US government agencies have been ordered to report their weekly work achievements to the Trump administration. Employees who fail to comply with this directive have been warned of potential dismissal,

by: MSN

Zelensky to meet King Charles and European leaders in UK after nightmare Trump meeting

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet European leaders at a vital summit in London on Sunday, after his extraordinary argument with US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office left Western allies reeling and threw the future of the Russia-Ukraine war into deep uncertainty.

by: MSN

Philippines' exemption from US foreign aid freeze reaffirms 'first-in-line' status: analysts

Southeast Asian nation will reportedly receive US$5.3 billion from the Donald Trump administration, earmarked for security and anti-narcotics programmes The exemption of the Philippines from a worldwide freeze on US foreign security aid affirms Manila's "first-in-line" status in securing Washington's interests in the Indo-Pacific,

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.
The article from Newsday discusses the political and economic implications of Elon Musk's decision to lay off 10% of Tesla's workforce, which amounts to about 14,000 employees. This move has sparked discussions on the economic stability and the future of electric vehicle manufacturing. The layoffs come at a time when Tesla is facing increased competition and a potential economic downturn. Politically, the layoffs have been criticized by some Democrats, who argue that such actions reflect poorly on the economic policies of the Trump administration, which they claim favored big business over workers. Conversely, supporters of Trump and some business analysts argue that these layoffs are a necessary business adjustment to maintain competitiveness in a rapidly evolving market. The article also touches on the broader implications for Long Island, where Tesla has significant operations, highlighting concerns about job security and the local economy.

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https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/trump-musk-layoffs-b2fom3b9

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