CNN 5 Things Justifying job backlash, Israeli tanks in West Bank, SAG awards & more
Feb 24, 2025
Tension brews in the Trump administration as agency heads resist requests to justify their roles. Israeli tanks make a rare return to the West Bank, sparking legal and humanitarian debates. A controversial plan for deporting unaccompanied migrant children by the White House raises eyebrows. In cultural news, leaders from France and the UK head to Washington amid global conflicts. Plus, the SAG Awards see a powerful speech by Jane Fonda calling for greater activism.
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Government Reshaping Concerns
- Federal employees are concerned over Elon Musk's push to reshape the US government, demanding weekly achievements.
- Some Trump-appointed agency heads are resisting, potentially signaling a rift within the administration.
Union President's Criticism
- Randy Irwin, president of the National Federation of Federal Employees, calls the new requirements panic-inducing and illegal.
- He criticizes the billionaire's approach as bullying working people.
Israeli Tanks in West Bank
- Israeli tanks entered the occupied West Bank to prevent resident returns and stop terrorism resurgence.
- The Palestinian Foreign Ministry criticizes this as escalating aggression and expanding crimes.