In addition to some 4,200 staff who are being placed on leave, at least 1,600 employees are being fired.
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Trump names right-wing commentator Dan Bongino as deputy FBI director
Trump said Bongino was “a man of incredible love and passion for our Country” and would serve under newly confirmed FBI director Kash Patel.
The unseen map that promised to bring peace to the Middle East
In 2008, Israel’s Prime Minister Ehud Olmert urged the Palestinian leader to agree to a two-state solution. The map he drew has never been revealed to media – until now.
Love, loss and duty: Ukraine’s photojournalists share stories of war
Moving accounts of some of the men and women behind the striking images that have encapsulated the war.
Three years on, Ukraine’s extinction nightmare has returned
Three years on from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the return of Donald Trump has changed everything
Germany’s conservatives celebrate, but far right enjoy record result
Friedrich Merz will try to form a coalition after his Christian Democrats won less than 30% of the vote.
List weekly accomplishments or resign, Musk tells US federal workers
The weekend email comes as Elon Musk leads an effort to aggressively curtail the government workforce.
Musk email to US government workers sparks confusion across agencies
Some departments encouraged staff to respond, while others requested employees wait for further guidance.
Most USAID workers placed on leave, Trump administration says
Some 2,000 employees will also be laid-off in a “reduction in force” effort, according to an email sent to staff.
Pope Francis remains ‘critical’ and has kidney problem, Vatican says
The pontiff “continues to be alert and well oriented” and has not had any further respiratory crises, the Vatican said.