NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas Friday, February 14, 2025
Feb 15, 2025
The podcast dives into the chaos at the Justice Department with multiple prosecutor resignations tied to political meddling. It highlights significant layoffs across federal agencies and personal stories from those affected. A powerful atmospheric river wreaks havoc in Southern California, while a midair collision sparks safety concerns. Zelenskyy shares his worries about Ukraine's survival without U.S. aid, and the urgent demining efforts in Cambodia are spotlighted amid cuts to foreign support.
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DOJ Revolt
- Seven top prosecutors resigned rather than drop the Eric Adams corruption case.
- The lead prosecutor called it "dismissal with leverage."
Federal Layoffs
- Thousands of federal workers were terminated, including some in nuclear security.
- A federal judge extended an order restricting the Department of Government Efficiency's access to sensitive Treasury data.
California Storm
- Mudslides in Southern California pushed an SUV into the ocean, the driver escaping safely.
- A rare tornado damaged homes near Oxnard.