Morning Wire RFK Confirmed & Trump’s Buyout Moves Forward | Afternoon Update | 2.13.25
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Feb 13, 2025 Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been confirmed as Secretary of Health and Human Services, stirring conversation around his vaccine remarks. Meanwhile, Trump's worker buyout strategy gains momentum amid gripping news of Hamas hostage releases. A new immigration policy in New York has police facing scrutiny over safety concerns, leading to legal battles. Tensions escalate in Penfield as parents stage a walkout over an explicit LGBT book, demanding accountability from the school board. Community leaders are calling for change ahead of upcoming elections.
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Kennedy Confirmation
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr. confirmation as health secretary was largely partisan.
- Senator Mitch McConnell broke ranks, voting against Kennedy alongside Democrats.
Hochul Postpones Meeting
- Governor Kathy Hochul delayed a meeting with President Trump following a DOJ lawsuit against New York.
- The lawsuit contests New York's "green light law," which provides driver's licenses to illegal immigrants.
Buyout Program Update
- The Trump administration's worker buyout program allowed some federal employees to resign in exchange for compensation.
- Roughly 75,000 employees accepted buyouts, and agencies like the CIA extended the offer to their workforce.