On Thursday, the Trump administration continues to fire massive masses of US federal workers and rejects union bids to dramatically cut down many of the 2.3 million jobs employed by the government. I saw the judge’s rules that it can do. The IRS began firing around 7,000 workers on Thursday.
US District Judge Christopher Cooper began in his 16-page order saying that Trump’s enforcement actions “had created design, confusion, and even widespread disruption in American society.”
Here is the biggest story of American politics on Thursday, February 20th:
The Trump administration can continue to fire masses and determine rules
The Trump administration can continue to fire massive shots of federal workers for now, and a federal judge ruled Thursday, halting the dramatic downsizing of Donald Trump’s roughly 2.3 million powerful federal workers It refused to bid by a labor union group to do so.
The union is trying to block eight agencies from implementing mass layoffs, including the Department of Defense, the Department of Health and Human Services, the Consumer Financial Protection Agency and the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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Trump officials tell Ukraine to stop criticism
White House officials told Ukraine to stop the lacking Donald Trump and sign a deal to hand over half of the country’s mineral wealth to the United States, saying it would be unacceptable not to do so. US national security adviser Mike Waltz told Fox News that Ukrainian President Voldymi Zelensky should “tone down” his criticism of the United States and “hurgle look” the deal. Ta. It proposes to give Washington $500 million worth of natural resources, including oil and gas.
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Vance doubles Ukraine and Europe’s stance
In his speech at the CPAC, JD Vance reaffirmed his claim that uncontrolled immigration is the “biggest threat” to Europe and the United States. The Vice President also dismissed concerns about the Trump administration’s “moral garbage” stance on Ukraine.
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Kash Patel has been confirmed as FBI Director
The US Senate has confirmed Kash Patel as the next FBI director, despite not expressing whether to use his position to pursue Donald Trump’s political adversary. Patel was narrowly confirmed on Thursday with a 51-49 vote. This reflects the polarization nature of his nomination.
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Trump gives Americans a check from doge cost reduction
Donald Trump has accepted the proposal that Elon Musk’s “Government Efficiency” (DOGE) will share some of the US government spending cuts in the form of checks with all US households It appears to be, reinforcing concerns that inflation could rise again. Trump suggests this encourages Americans to “participate in the money saving process” by reporting government waste allegations and increasing their own share of fund cuts. did.
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Mitch McConnell won’t run for the Senate again
US Sen. Mitch McConnell will be re-election next year, ending a decades-long career with Republican leaders, making a seemingly focus on the power that infuriated his critics and pleased his allies. It ended for the Republican leader who marshalled his party through multiple administrations. McConnell announced it on his 83rd birthday.
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7,000 tax employees face x
The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is reportedly laying off about 7,000 workers across Washington and across the country starting Thursday, when millions of Americans will file their annual tax returns. Layoffs affect probation employees who are serving their agents within about a year, and primarily involve workers in the compliance sector.
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US courts refuse to revive the birthright citizenship ban
The US Court of Appeals has reinstated the ban on birthright citizenship by rejecting the Department of Justice’s emergency application. Donald Trump signed an executive order on his first day when he ordered an order to end birthright citizenship for children who neither parent is a US citizen or a legal permanent resident. The order was blocked by the court – and the federal court has now ruled that the DOJ had not proven the urgent need to overturn that decision.
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We fly 177 deportees from Guantanamo to Honduras on our way to Venezuela.
The US government flew 177 deportees from Guantanamo Bay to Honduras, from which they were scheduled to be moved to Venezuela, apparently emptying military facilities for migrant detainees.
Thursday’s move comes days after human rights lawyers filed a lawsuit seeking access to dozens of people detained at U.S. Navy Bases.
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What happened today:
Trump hopes he will be sued by the Associated Press for blocking access to the news organization’s oval office and the Air Force, but he says that “it’s something we really feel.”
Trump also spoke with golfer Tiger Woods at the White House Black History Month Reception. Trump threw an uneasy tone to celebrate the Black History Month but criticised his diversity, equity and inclusive efforts.
Musk spoke to the Conservative Political Action Committee tonight, wielding a chainsaw that was given to him by far-right Argentine President Javier Mairi. Musk repeated the president’s criticism of Ukraine.
Former Trump adviser Steve Bannon followed Musk on stage, where he celebrated Mitch McConnell’s retirement and confirmation of Kash Patel.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul will not remove New York City Mayor Eric Adams from his office, who fought quickly, but instead advocates for greater surveillance of City Hall, she announced at a press conference today.
CNN reported that more than 50,000 people could be fired by the Pentagon under the Trump administration’s mass shootings, citing an unnamed US official.
