President Trump has ordered government agencies to start firing probationary employees, leading to the dismissal of thousands of federal workers, including from the Interior Department, VA, EPA, HHS, and USDA. These cuts are part of cost-saving measures under the Department of Government Efficiency.
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The Trump administration plans to take over White House press seating arrangements, potentially stripping the White House Correspondents’ Association of its role. This move may marginalize mainstream media and give prominence to pro-Trump outlets, raising concerns about press freedom and independent scrutiny.
US stocks sharply declined on Monday as President Trump announced a 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico, effective Tuesday. The decision heightened trade war fears and considerably impacted investor sentiment, affecting major stock indices and causing a significant market downturn.
President Trump paid tribute to Laken Riley and Jocelyn Nungaray, victims of undocumented immigrants, while pushing for increased funding for mass deportations. Trump also officially designated certain gangs as foreign terrorist organizations and urged Congress to support his detailed funding request for enhanced border security.
Following the arrest of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil, Columbia University cautioned its international students against discussing politically sensitive topics. The Trump administration's withdrawal of $400 million in federal funds over antisemitism claims has escalated tensions, with the university unable to fully safeguard students.
A neighbor told Post that he offered to help Jabar move his things, but he said that he was moving to a furnished apartment in New Orleans and would not need anything from his old home. Muntaz Bashir, the neighbor said, saw the pickup truck used in the carnage but thought it was meant for his shifting.
Sharing an anecdote about DOGE, David Sacks said he went to greet them and the room was full of young people. "I think they all are engineers. They were wearing suits and ties. They were working really late," Sacks said adding that new facilities access had to be created for them as the facilities never had people working so late on Friday nights.
Luigi Mangione, accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, made his first court appearance this year in a bulletproof vest and shackles. Despite freezing temperatures, many young women gathered outside the Manhattan court to support him. Mangione, who pleaded not guilty, has received substantial financial support which will be used as his legal fund.
In one video that Shamshud Din Jabbar posted before the New Orleans attack, he explained that he originally planned to harm his family and friends but was concerned that headlines would not focus on the "war between the believers and the disbelievers" if he killed his family and friends too.
The IMF has revised Pakistan's projected GDP growth for 2025 to 3%, down from 3.2% forecasted earlier, with an expected growth of 4% in 2026. The downgrade highlights ongoing economic challenges, aligning with similar adjustments by the Asian Development Bank. Global growth rates are forecasted at 3.3% for both 2025 and 2026.