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Firings, freezes and layoffs: A look at Trump's moves against federal employees and programs

Firings, freezes and layoffs: A look at Trump's moves against federal employees and programs

CHAPIN, S.C. (AP) 鈥 Changeover among federal government agencies is normal when a new administration comes to Washington, with presidents regularly dismissing appointees selected by predecessors from opposing political parties.

Illinois Republicans ask state Supreme Court to toss 'gerrymandered' legislative map

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) 鈥 The Republican leader of the Illinois House and five voters on Tuesday filed a lawsuit asking the state Supreme Court to throw out the legislative district map as unconstitutionally drawn to favor Democrats.
What Trump's funding freeze could mean for universities, nonprofits and more

What Trump's funding freeze could mean for universities, nonprofits and more

A White House directive to pause federal grants and loans raised uncertainty and fears among many who depend on federal aid before a judge intervened Tuesday to temporarily block it from taking effect.
Trump funding freeze raises uncertainty for universities, states and nonprofits

Trump funding freeze raises uncertainty for universities, states and nonprofits

A White House directive to pause federal grants and loans raised uncertainty and fears among many who depend on federal aid before a judge intervened Tuesday to temporarily block it from taking effect.
Trump offers all federal workers a buyout with 7 months' pay in effort to shrink size of government

Trump offers all federal workers a buyout with 7 months' pay in effort to shrink size of government

WASHINGTON (AP) 鈥 The White House on Tuesday began offering buyouts worth seven months of salary to all federal employees who opt to leave their jobs by Feb. 6 鈥 part of President Donald Trump's unprecedented overhaul of the U.S. government.
Caroline Kennedy warns senators that cousin RFK Jr. is a 'predator'

Caroline Kennedy warns senators that cousin RFK Jr. is a 'predator'

WASHINGTON (AP) 鈥 Calling Robert F. Kennedy Jr. a 鈥減redator鈥 who is addicted to power, Caroline Kennedy urged the U.S. Senate in a Tuesday letter to reject the nomination of her cousin to be President Donald Trump's health secretary.
Karoline Leavitt, the youngest White House press secretary, makes her debut in the briefing room

Karoline Leavitt, the youngest White House press secretary, makes her debut in the briefing room

WASHINGTON (AP) 鈥 White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt made her debut in the briefing room on Tuesday and promised to speak frequently with the news media and open up the briefing room to podcasters and social media influencers.
California water regulators deny Trump's claim that US military 'turned on the water' in the state

California water regulators deny Trump's claim that US military 'turned on the water' in the state

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) 鈥 California water officials said this week there's no truth to President Donald Trump's assertion that the U.S. military has entered California and 鈥渢urned on the water.
Former foreign minister Lloyd Axworthy calls for a diplomatic reset for Canada

Former foreign minister Lloyd Axworthy calls for a diplomatic reset for Canada

OTTAWA 鈥 Former Liberal foreign affairs minister Lloyd Axworthy says Ottawa's current approach to foreign policy has run out of road.
No 'traitors' in Parliament, but more steps needed to counter interference: report

No 'traitors' in Parliament, but more steps needed to counter interference: report

OTTAWA 鈥 A federal inquiry has found no evidence of "traitors" in Parliament conspiring with foreign states, dispelling suggestions to the contrary that alarmed the public.
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