Trump News for Sunday, February 16, 2025
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Trump administration tries to bring back fired nuclear weapons workers in DOGE reversal
Toronto Star
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has halted the firings of hundreds of federal employees who were tasked with working on the nation's nuclear weapons programs, in an about-face that
Feb 16, 2025, 11:54 PM
DOGE reversal: Firings of US nuclear weapons workers halted
Toronto Star
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has halted the firings of hundreds of federal employees who were tasked with working on the nation's nuclear weapons programs, in an about-face that
Feb 16, 2025, 11:54 PM
Global News Unfold: Key Developments from Ukraine to Australia
Devdiscourse
The latest world news highlights progress towards potential peace talks involving Ukraine and Europe, challenges for Australia's PM Albanese, U.S. sanctions on Iraqi banks, and concerns around Russian drone activities in Moldova. Furthermore, Trump shows willingness to meet Putin while Israel receives American-made bombs.
Feb 16, 2025, 11:53 PM
Trump's Bold Moves: Executive Authority, Workforce Cuts, and International Impact
Devdiscourse
The summary highlights President Donald Trump's recent actions, including his defense of executive authority, domestic workforce reductions, and controversial global diplomacy. These measures, aimed at streamlining government operations and exerting international influence, have sparked debates and protests both domestically and abroad.
Feb 16, 2025, 11:53 PM
Trump cuts reach FDA workers focused on food safety and medical devices
The Guardian
Positions cut also appeared to focus on agency’s centers for tobacco products, including oversight of e-cigarettes
Feb 16, 2025, 11:47 PM
EEOC seeks to drop transgender discrimination cases, citing Trump’s executive order
Caledonia Courier
The order declared the government would recognize only two “immutable” sexes — male and female
Feb 16, 2025, 11:40 PM
USDA scientists overseeing bird flu response are laid off
UPI News
A quarter of the personnel working in nearly five dozen U.S. laboratories trying to solve the latest avian influenza outbreak have been laid off as the Trump administration reduces the size of the federal workforce.
Feb 16, 2025, 11:24 PM
Trump administration cuts reach FDA employees in food safety, medical devices and tobacco products
The Indian Express
A former FDA official said cutting recent hires could backfire, eliminating staffers who tend to be younger and have more up-to-date technical skills.
Feb 16, 2025, 11:16 PM
Tariff Tensions: Trump's Trade Battle with the EU
Devdiscourse
U.S. President Donald Trump dismissed the EU's plan to limit imports of American soybeans and other goods, saying it would harm Europe. This comes amidst escalating trade tensions after Trump's recent tariff impositions. EU official Maros Sefcovic is set to meet U.S. counterparts to discuss the issue.
Feb 16, 2025, 10:57 PM