State Department prepares for mass layoffs amid ongoing legal battles over federal workforce cuts
TL;DR
The US State Department plans significant layoffs affecting nearly 15% of domestic staff to align with Trump's 'America First' policy, while courts block Trump's birthright citizenship order. Additionally, the US threatens tariffs on Canada and Brazil, faces a lawsuit from Mahmoud Khalil over detention, and reveals fossil fuel industry donations to Trump's inaugural fund. Other political developments include changes at NASA and ongoing protests.
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- Trump news at a glance: state department plans mass layoffs in line with president’s ‘America First’ policy The Guardian
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- State Department notifies staff it will begin firing personnel ‘soon’ CNN
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- Court fight over RIFs continues after Supreme Court ruling Federal News Network
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