CNN 5 Things Federal employee firings, car rams crowd, helping homeless illegal & more
Feb 13, 2025
Federal employee layoffs spark discussions about budget cuts and their impacts. A violent incident in Munich raises security concerns amidst a high-level conference. In California, a controversial law makes it illegal to assist homeless encampments, stirring debate over humanitarian efforts. Meanwhile, parts of Los Angeles face new evacuation warnings due to severe weather following devastating wildfires. And in an unexpected twist, a woman gives birth to a baby girl on the bustling New York City subway!
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Federal Employee Firings
- Some federal employees on probationary status are being fired from the Department of Education and the Small Business Administration.
- This follows earlier buyouts and paid leave, marking the first widespread firings under the Trump administration.
LA County Evacuations
- Parts of Los Angeles County, recently affected by wildfires, face evacuation warnings due to a major storm.
- This storm brings risks of debris flows and mudslides, and is one of three winter storms hitting the U.S.
Munich Car Attack
- A car rammed into demonstrators in Munich, injuring dozens, just before a security conference.
- The Bavarian governor suspects it was an attack; police shot at the car and detained the driver.