President Trump’s administration continued its series of firings, hitting federal agencies such as the Department of Transportation and the Department of Justice. The abrupt firings have caused chaos, with some employees being rated as exceptional performers by their supervisors despite being let go. The Department of Justice also fired multiple immigration judges, adding strain to the immigration system.
Kentucky faced intense flooding, resulting in at least eight deaths and the rescue of over 1,000 people. The weather event was described as one of the most serious in at least a decade, with Northern Plains also facing life-threatening cold.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of Ukraine being involved in peace negotiations with Russia during an interview on “Meet the Press.” He expressed confidence in Trump’s ability to push Putin towards peace negotiations.
Small businesses are feeling the impact of rising costs, funding freezes, tariffs, and diversity crackdowns imposed by the current administration. In the sports sector, Trump’s executive order seeking to ban transgender women from competing in female sports is expected to face legal challenges.
“Saturday Night Live” celebrated its 50th anniversary with a star-studded concert featuring musical guests such as Cher, Lady Gaga, and the surviving members of Nirvana. The festivities will continue with a three-hour special commemorating the show’s cultural impact.
In other news, tensions rose between U.S. and Canadian hockey teams, a Telemundo reporter’s death led to the arrest of a suspect with a history of criminal charges, and hostages were freed by Hamas in exchange for Palestinian prisoners released by Israel. Additionally, five individuals were arrested in connection with the disappearance and death of a 24-year-old Minnesota transgender man.
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