

FEMA Fires Partisans & February Jobs Growth | Afternoon Update | 3.7.25
16 snips Mar 7, 2025
FEMA makes headlines with the firing of supervisors over alleged political bias in disaster relief efforts. February job growth numbers stir discussions on the economy, while a former Kamala Harris aide faces scrutiny in a buyout program investigation. The ongoing debate over mRNA vaccine mandates heats up in Florida, reflecting vaccine skepticism. Finally, allegations of political interference during nuclear negotiations raise security concerns, compounded by the controversial cancellation of Hamilton performances, questioning freedom of expression.
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Afternoon Update Headlines
- FEMA fired employees after a political targeting scandal.
- A Kamala Harris aide is under criminal investigation, and Florida's governor is working to end mRNA vaccine mandates.
February Jobs Growth
- The U.S. economy added 151,000 jobs in February, the most since employment growth rebounded.
- President Trump warned Russia of new sanctions if the bombardment of Ukraine continues.
FEMA Firings
- FEMA fired three supervisors for failing to aid Trump-supporting homes after Hurricane Milton.
- A whistleblower revealed that FEMA field agents were told to avoid those homes, leaving families without disaster relief.