CNN 5 Things DOGE firings, mid-air collision update, a fortune in a landfill & more
Feb 14, 2025
Thousands of federal workers are being let go, sparking discussions on the implications for agencies. A deadly mid-air collision investigation reveals concerning pilot equipment issues. In a shocking crime story, an Indiana teenager faces charges for planning a school shooting. Meanwhile, a man who inadvertently tossed away nearly a billion dollars in Bitcoin devises a plan to reclaim his digital fortune. Press access tensions escalate as a major news outlet faces a ban from the White House.
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Federal Worker Layoffs
- The Trump administration is firing thousands of probationary federal workers.
- These layoffs, part of Trump's downsizing plan, face legal challenges.
Musk Blocked from Treasury System
- A federal judge blocked Elon Musk's team from a Treasury payment system.
- Nineteen states allege unlawful access to sensitive data by Musk's young associates.
Mid-Air Collision
- A mid-air collision involved an American Airlines plane and an Army helicopter.
- Preliminary findings suggest inaccurate altimeter readings and missed tower calls.