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President Trump, through orders, firings and other changes, is remaking the existing system of checks on the president. Supporters say that is exactly the point.

Trump is trying to remake the presidency. Here's why

The Trump administration has shuttered, fired or targeted for resignation individuals, offices and agencies that could serve as a check on President Trump. Supporters say that is exactly the point.

'Twain hated bullies.' Conan O'Brien receives Mark Twain Prize at the Kennedy Center

Comedian Conan O'Brien received the Mark Twain Prize at the Kennedy Center on Sunday night, which David Letterman called "the most entertaining gathering of the resistance ever."

A protest at the U.S. Department of Labor on Feb. 5. (Photo by Kena Betancur/VIEWpress)

Mental health issues ripple through the federal workforce with firings

The way the terminations have been carried out will undermine the efficiency and productivity of workers left behind, expert says.

Advocates say flawed 'checklist' targets Venezuelans for deportation under archaic wartime act

Flawed deportation 'checklist' targets Venezuelans using tattoos as one gang identifier. But experts say Tren de Aragua doesn't use tattoos for member identification.

As U.S. foreign aid grants get slashed, Greenland gets money for a dog race

Second lady Usha Vance has scrapped a plan to attend Greenland's national dog sled race this week. But American tax dollars will help support the race anyway.

People walk past the U.S. Department of Energy building in Washington, D.C.

Sweeping cuts hit recent federal hires as Trump administration slashes workforce

Employees across several agencies, including the Office of Personnel Management, the Department of Education and Department of Energy, have all been affected, with many being given notice Thursday.

Russell Vought, seen on Jan. 22, is now in charge at the country's consumer finance watchdog. Vought is one of the architects of Project 2025, and was recently confirmed as director of the Office of Management and Budget.

New CFPB chief closes headquarters, tells all staff they must not do 'any work tasks'

The edict comes as Russell Vought takes over at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Vought has ordered work to halt at the consumer finance watchdog and is cutting off new funding.

Owner Jamie Fortin opened Friends to Lovers book store on Nov. 14. Three days later, a fire closed her to close the shop.

A fire closed a bookstore named Friends to Lovers. Romance readers kept it afloat

Jamie Fortin's romance-centric bookstore shut down shortly after its grand opening due to a fire. She says the romance community has been integral in helping her rebuild.

Sen. Cory Booker on his marathon, 25-hour speech on the Senate floor

Sen. Cory Booker, a Democrat from New Jersey, told NPR's Juana Summers he stopped eating and drinking before his record-breaking speech.

Airport workers taking a picture of the first American Airlines flight to land in McClellan-Palomar Airport in 28 years, Feb. 13, 2025.

Despite rain, American Airlines makes smooth return to Palomar Airport

The last time American Airlines flew out of McClellan-Palomar Airport was in 1997. And the last commercial flight out of Palomar took off 11 years ago.

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