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President Trump’s efforts to cut federal programs and fire watchdogs are drawing attention to 1970s-era government reforms. (Image credit: File)

Trump administration starts mass layoffs across government  NBC News

Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he believes it is time for the creation of an “armed forces of Europe”, adding “our army is not enough”.

As Trump Slashes Federal Jobs, Alabama’s ‘Rocket City’ Braces for Impact  The New York Times Trump administration starts mass layoffs across government  NBC News Murkowski: Trump’s mass firings ‘do more harm than good’  The Hill Federal workers express shock, anger over mass firings:

New York City’s mayor has embraced a more conservative, less immigrant friendly stance. What does that mean for a city that’s built it’s identity on immigration? (Image credit: Marco Postigo Storel)

New York City’s mayor has embraced a more conservative, less immigrant friendly stance. What does that mean for a city that’s built it’s identity on immigration? (Image credit: Marco Postigo Storel)

Trump officials signal potential changes at NOAA, the weather and climate agency  NPR NOAA Is Told to Make List of Climate-Related Grants, Setting Off Fears  The New York Times GOP plans for NOAA, FEMA could have deadly climate consequences  Axios Noaa imposes limits

Federal workers at the home agency for the National Weather Service are concerned about a potential overhaul by Trump officials focused on cutting government costs. (Image credit: Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

German Chancellor Rebukes Vance for Supporting Party That Downplays Nazis  The New York Times Vance Shocks Europe With Support for Far Right, in Message Familiar to U.S.  The New York Times Scholz blasts Vance’s support for Germany’s far right  The Washington Post JD

Hamas releases three Israeli hostages, the 6th group freed under a ceasefire deal  NPR Hamas frees 3 more hostages in exchange for more than 300 prisoners as part of ceasefire deal with Israel  Fox News Last living American hostage released from Hamas