The 7 Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Jan 29, 2025
A controversial email from the Trump administration offers federal workers paid resignations, stirring political chaos. Tensions rise between Caroline and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as legal changes impact funding. Health concerns escalate with a new bird flu strain detected in California. Aviation advances are highlighted with the XB-1 jet breaking the sound barrier. Meanwhile, a fascinating fossil find in Denmark unveils the diets of ancient marine creatures. It's a mix of politics, health crises, and technology making waves!
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Federal Worker Resignation Offer
- The White House offered federal employees a "deferred resignation" deal.
- They can resign and keep getting paid through September 30th but unions urge members not to take it.
Spending Freeze Blocked
- A judge temporarily blocked Trump's federal spending freeze after just one day.
- The freeze caused disruption to vital programs, including Medicaid, despite initial assurances.
RFK Jr. Confirmation Hearing
- Caroline Kennedy criticized her cousin, RFK Jr., Trump's nominee for health secretary.
- She called him a "predator" and questioned his stance on vaccines in a letter to Congress.