CNN 5 Things Zelensky’s White House visit, some mass firings halted, Hackman death investigation & more
Feb 28, 2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is making a significant visit to the White House amid discussions about rare earth minerals. A federal court has intervened, stopping mass firings of government workers that were linked to the Trump administration. Meanwhile, Iowa lawmakers are shaking things up by voting to remove gender identity protections. In a gripping turn of events, Mexico has delivered several cartel fugitives to the US. Additionally, there's an ongoing investigation into the strange circumstances surrounding actor Gene Hackman's death.
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Zelensky's White House Visit
- Ukrainian President Zelensky's White House visit aims to finalize a deal with President Trump.
- The deal involves US access to Ukrainian rare earth minerals, funding for Ukraine's reconstruction, but lacks security guarantees.
Halted Firings
- A judge halted some federal employee firings, deeming them unlawful.
- The ruling offers relief to unions opposing Trump's cuts, but some job cuts may continue.
Iowa Removes Gender Identity Protections
- Iowa lawmakers approved a bill removing gender identity protections from its civil rights code.
- This makes Iowa the first state to do so, potentially exposing transgender individuals to discrimination.