CNN 5 Things GOP on Gaza takeover, changes at DCA, parents’ phone habits & more
Feb 6, 2025
Skepticism brews among Republicans over Trump's Gaza takeover plan. Air traffic chaos follows a deadly collision, raising concerns about safety. Life-saving weather warnings are at risk as Trump targets the forecasting agency. In New York, calls for criminal charges arise after an inmate's fatal beating. Lastly, researchers emphasize the importance of parents monitoring screen time around children to foster healthier habits.
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Deferred Resignation Deadline Paused
- A federal judge paused the deadline for federal employees to accept the Trump administration's deferred resignation offer.
- The judge requires more information on the program's legality before deciding whether to block it entirely.
GOP Strategy Divide
- House Republicans favor one large bill encompassing Trump's priorities.
- Senate Republicans prefer a two-step approach, addressing defense and border provisions first, then tax cuts.
Treasury Department Pressure
- Trump's administration sought to use Treasury tools for political purposes, specifically to halt USAID spending.
- Treasury's acting secretary, David Liebrich, resisted, citing lack of legal authorization, and later resigned.