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Trump Dismisses Top Military Officials in Pentagon Shake-up

President Trump fired Air Force Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and several other top military officials, including the first woman to lead the Navy, replacing them with nominees aligned with his administration's priorities, as part of a broader Pentagon restructuri...

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Hegseth Plans Mass Dismissals of Top Military Officials

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth plans to fire multiple high-ranking military officials, including General CQ Brown and Admiral Lisa Franchetti, potentially impacting military readiness and raising legal concerns; the dismissals follow Hegseth's past criticism of their focus on diversity initiative...

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Durbin Accuses Trump's FBI Nominee of Orchestrating Firings

Senator Dick Durbin accuses President Trump's FBI nominee, Kash Patel, of lying under oath and orchestrating the firing of numerous senior FBI officials, citing "highly credible information" from multiple sources and internal FBI documents indicating Patel's directives were relayed through White Hou...

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CIA Offers Buyouts to Entire Workforce as Part of Trump's Government Restructuring

On Tuesday, the CIA offered buyouts to its entire workforce, providing roughly eight months of pay and benefits, as part of President Trump's effort to shrink the federal government; however, restrictions may apply to certain occupations and areas of expertise.

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DOJ Demands Questionnaires from FBI Agents Involved in January 6th Investigation, Sparking Mass Firing Fears

The Department of Justice is demanding that thousands of FBI officials complete questionnaires regarding their involvement in the January 6th Capitol riot investigation, sparking concerns about potential mass firings and prompting threats of legal action, including claims of due process violations.

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White House Orders Firing of Prosecutors in Trump Cases

The White House ordered the Justice Department to fire over a dozen federal prosecutors working on Donald Trump's criminal cases, raising concerns about political interference and the department's independence; Acting Attorney General James McHenry carried out the firings, targeting Jack Smith's tea...

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ATF Chief Counsel Fired Amid DOJ Shakeup

Pamela Hicks, ATF chief counsel since 2021, was fired Thursday by Attorney General Pam Bondi, following a wave of DOJ departures and amid claims of political weaponization within the department.

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Trump's Executive Order Leads to Thousands of Federal Layoffs

President Trump signed an executive order to limit federal hiring and restructure government agencies, targeting USAID, CFPB, and others, resulting in thousands of layoffs and sparking legal challenges; actions include firing inspectors general and those involved in investigations of Trump.

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FBI Director Defies Trump Administration's Attempt to Purge Agents

Acting FBI Director Brian Driscoll refused a Department of Justice request to identify agents involved in the January 6th Capitol riot investigation, defying attempts by the Trump administration to retaliate against those who investigated former President Trump. This act of defiance has made Driscol...

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Justice Department Demands Information from Thousands of FBI Officials Involved in January 6th Investigation

The Justice Department is demanding that thousands of FBI officials answer a questionnaire about their involvement in the January 6th Capitol riot investigation, leading to fears of mass firings and sparking potential lawsuits; this follows the firing of over a dozen officials who worked on Trump-re...

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Justice Department Considers Mass Firing of FBI Agents Involved in Trump Investigations

The Justice Department is considering firing numerous FBI agents who investigated President Trump and the January 6th Capitol riot, following an order to dismiss eight senior executives, potentially undermining the bureau's independence and setting a dangerous precedent.

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Trump Offers Severance to Two Million Federal Employees

Donald Trump's administration is offering two million federal employees an eight-month severance package to resign by February 6th, ending remote work, and implementing stricter conduct standards, impacting the size and composition of the federal workforce.

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