CNN 5 Things Federal rehire order, Putin’s ceasefire ‘reservations,’ potential presidential bid & more
Mar 13, 2025
Some fired federal employees are getting their jobs back, stirring up legal and political debates. Meanwhile, Putin shares his reservations about a temporary ceasefire proposal in Ukraine. Tensions rise as Senate Democrats clash over a Republican-led funding bill. In a shocking twist, a former Barclays and JPMorgan executive testifies about his connections to Jeffrey Epstein. On the presidential front, a former Biden official might be gearing up for a bid, adding to the political excitement.
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Federal Rehires
- A federal judge ordered several agencies to reinstate probationary employees fired last month.
- The judge believes the Office of Personnel Management unlawfully directed the layoffs.
Federal Workforce Cuts
- Federal agencies face a deadline to submit plans for workforce reductions under Trump's downsizing plan.
- The Department of Government Efficiency proposes cutting nearly 20% of the IRS' workforce.
Lawsuit over Education Cuts
- Democratic state attorneys general are suing Trump over Department of Education cuts.
- They accuse the administration of nullifying Congressional mandates.