Agencies clash over Musk email to 2.3 million workers
Fed agencies wrestle with a Sunday directive from Elon Musk requiring 2.3 million government employees to list last week’s achievements. DHS, FBI, DOD and ODNI staff received mixed signals, with some told to reply and others paused. Critics warn of security risks and legality concerns amid political pressure.
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Trump plan leaves most USAID staff on leave worldwide
The administration announced a global administrative leave for all non essential USAID direct hire personnel and began large scale job eliminations. About 1,600 to 2,000 U.S. based positions were slated for elimination as part of a bid to shrink federal government. A federal judge allowed the plan to proceed and the notices indicate mission critical and core leadership roles are exempt.
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Conservative Merz leads in Germany vote as far right rises
Germany's conservative opposition leader Friedrich Merz secured a narrow win in a surprise national election. Alternative for Germany doubled its support, achieving the strongest far right showing since World War II. Chancellor Olaf Scholz conceded defeat as his Social Democrats posted their worst postwar result. Merz urged coalition talks by Easter amid a volatile, unsettled political climate.
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Zelenskyy says no more $500 billion deal for Ukraine minerals
Ukraine's president says the plan to pay the U S $500 billion from rare earth minerals as wartime aid compensation is off the table. He warns against treating aid as debt and calls for a fairer deal with security guarantees amid ongoing talks. Officials indicate a broader agreement may be in discussion this week.
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Israel deploys tanks to West Bank for first time since 2002
Israeli tanks entered Jenin in the occupied West Bank amid a broad crackdown described by Palestinian authorities as a dangerous escalation. Defense Minister Katz and Prime Minister Netanyahu ordered intensified activity to thwart terrorism across refugee camps, with tens of thousands of Palestinians displaced and not allowed to return.
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