President Trump’s administration has been carrying out firings across various federal agencies, such as the Transportation and Justice departments. Some firings have been due to poor performance, even though employees were rated as exceptional by their supervisors. The Department of Justice has fired multiple immigration judges, further straining the immigration system. Meanwhile, the National Nuclear Security Administration is working to reinstate nuclear safety workers that were previously terminated.
In Kentucky, intense flooding caused by torrential rains resulted in at least 8 deaths and over 1,000 rescues. This extreme weather is part of a larger pattern of winter storms affecting the U.S., with the Northern Plains facing cold temperatures and tornado watches issued in Georgia and Florida.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of Ukraine being part of any peace negotiations with Russia, rejecting any deals made without their involvement. Despite acknowledging President Trump’s support, Zelenskyy believes that only Ukraine can negotiate peace with Russia.
In other political news, there are allegations of a potential quid pro quo involving Border Czar Tom Homan and New York Mayor Eric Adams, small businesses are facing challenges due to increased costs, and there is an ongoing battle over Trump’s executive order banning transgender women from competing in female sports.
Additionally, the 50th-anniversary celebration of “Saturday Night Live” featured a star-studded music concert at Radio City Music Hall and a three-hour special event on Sunday night. In other news, there were intense hockey matches between U.S. and Canadian teams, developments in a case linked to a Telemundo reporter’s death, and the release of hostages by Hamas in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. Five individuals were arrested in connection with the disappearance and death of a transgender man in New York.
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