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Democrats are divided on whether to support the six-month funding measure, with some concerned that a shutdown would have worse consequences, despite their overall disapproval of the House bill.

If the launch proceeds on Friday, U.S. astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are expected to return to Earth on Mar. 19.

Prosecutors in the Public Integrity Section, once home to dozens of attorneys, have reportedly been informed that the unit will no longer directly handle investigations or prosecutions.

The new move, set to take effect on May 28, marks a major shift in the airline's business model as it struggles with lower earnings.

Speaker Mike Johnson is aiming to pass a six-month funding extension with only Republican votes. The bill, which has been created along partisan basis, could face opposition from Democrats.

Managers at the National Park Service have reportedly been tasked with drafting plans for the cuts, which could severely impact services at national parks. The reduction would have an immediate impact, possibly leading to job losses for rangers and janitors, and in the long term, it could jeopardize conservation projects.

"This is an absolute honor to sign. What they've done is, it's just terrible," Trump said as he signed the order. "Weaponization — you could say weaponization against a political opponent — and it should never be allowed to happen again."

A deadline has been set for Monday to repay the amounts owed to at least nine aid groups that filed a lawsuit after President Donald Trump halted all U.S. foreign assistance.

Authorities have long warned about foreign espionage agencies, particularly from China, using social media platforms to target individuals with access to U.S. government secrets.

"There's a responsible way to make change and a reckless way. Change doesn't need to be chaotic or make us less safe," stated first-term Senator Elissa Slotkin in her rebuttal to President Donald Trump's joint congressional address.

The health department also asked employees to respond to a request for information about their recent accomplishments from DOGE, changing its previous stance that allowed them to ignore the request without consequences. Employees were told to submit their responses by midnight.

The PSLF program, established in 2007 under President George W. Bush, allows employees working for government or non-profit organizations to have their federal student loans forgiven after making 10 years of qualifying payments.

Howard Lutnick's remarks came in response to concerns over whether the spending cuts advocated by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) might lead to a recession.

European leaders vowed to ramp up efforts to support Ukraine, including discussing the formation of a "coalition of the willing" to create a peace plan and present it to U.S. President Donald Trump.

District Judge William Alsup declared that the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) does not have the authority to mandate the firing of federal employees, including probationary staff, who have less than a year of experience.

The move came as Jonathan McKernan, nominated to head the CFPB, testified before the Senate during his confirmation hearing.

In a memo to agency heads, Budget Director Russell Vought and acting director of the Office of Personnel Management Charles Ezell described the federal government as "costly, inefficient, and deeply in debt."

U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts issued a temporary order, known as an "administrative stay," putting the deadline on hold. This action gives the court a few days to review the case and the administration's request to block the ruling.

DNI Tulsi Gabbard ordered the termination and revocation of security clearances for the employees, condemning their actions as a breach of trust and professionalism.

Customers will be able to purchase an Egg McMuffin sandwich and a Sausage McMuffin With Egg sandwich through the McDonald's app for just $1 on March 2.

The agency informed its regional directors Friday that their roles would be removed, following the submission of its plan next month. The decision to eliminate the regional director roles, however, requires approval from a three-person commission within the SEC.

Musk had previously issued a mandate asking federal workers to summarize their accomplishments from the prior week. Meanwhile, an email sent out by the OPM explicitly asked workers not to include links or attachments, as the data will be processed by the AI system for analysis.

Before rising to prominence as a conservative voice, Bongino served as a police officer with the New York City Police Department and later as a member of the U.S. Secret Service. He has also served on the presidential security teams for former presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush.

IRS employs around 100,000 people in total, and the layoffs will hit several states, including New York, California, Georgia, and Tennessee.

While, 19% of American consumers say they are buying more than usual, with 5% buying a lot more and 14% buying a little more.

Yum Brands, which also owned Taco Bell and Pizza Hut, said remote workers will also be required to relocate.

The foundation of a successful solo venture is identifying a problem and then deploying the appropriate AI tools to solve it.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy addressed the layoffs in a post on X late Monday, confirming that less than 400 workers out of the FAA's 45,000 employees had been let go.

As with other federal holidays, Presidents' Day brings changes to typical services, with some institutions closed and others continuing operations.