President Trump’s administration has been firing employees across various federal agencies, including the Department of Transportation and the Department of Justice. However, some of these firings have been causing confusion and difficulty, leading to efforts to un-fire people in some cases. In the Department of Transportation, probationary employees were fired for poor performance, despite being rated as exceptional by their supervisors. Similarly, the Department of Justice fired multiple immigration judges, raising concerns about the impact on an already strained immigration system.
Extreme winter weather, including torrential rains, has led to flooding in Kentucky, resulting in at least eight deaths and over 1,000 rescues. This severe weather event has been described as one of the most serious in a decade by Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear. In an interview on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of Ukraine being involved in any peace negotiations with the U.S. and Russia, expressing his support for President Trump’s efforts to push for peace talks with Russian President Putin.
In political news, there were allegations of a quid pro quo between the Trump administration and New York Mayor Eric Adams regarding immigration charges. Small businesses have been facing challenges due to rising costs and tariffs imposed by the White House. The avian flu outbreak has led to record egg prices, with a lack of communication from the CDC adding to public health concerns. Trump’s executive order banning transgender women and girls from competing in female sports has sparked controversy and legal challenges. Lastly, “Saturday Night Live” celebrated its 50th anniversary with a star-studded concert and upcoming three-hour anniversary special.
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