The NewsWorthy Secretary RFK Jr, TikTok Returns & SNL Turns 50 - Friday, February 14, 2025
Feb 14, 2025
A significant wave of federal employees is departing their jobs due to buyouts and protests. Controversial nominations, including Robert F. Kennedy Jr., are poised to shake up public health in the U.S. TikTok makes a return amidst legal maneuvers, while Southern California braces for intense storms. Solar storms enhance Northern Lights visibility, coinciding with the excitement of NBA All-Star Weekend and the celebration of SNL's 50th anniversary.
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New HHS Secretary
- RFK Jr., a controversial medical freedom advocate, has been confirmed as Health and Human Services Secretary.
- Critics warn he is dangerous, while supporters praise him as a disruptor.
Education Department's Uncertain Future
- Linda McMahon, Trump's pick for Education Secretary, has experience in business, not education.
- Trump wants to close the department, and McMahon agreed, suggesting a return of education to states’ control.
Federal Workforce Exodus
- A federal judge approved the government buyout program, and 77,000 federal employees accepted.
- Thousands of other federal workers were fired or quit in protest of various Trump administration policies.