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25.02.2025Day Workers Left As Europe Backed Away

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This page is an archive of main headlines from the US for 25.02.2025.

It displays 258 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

25.02.2025Day Workers Left As Europe Backed Away
Morning coverage centered on federal agencies' coordinated resistance to Musk's DOGE demands, with the Office of Personnel Management declaring email responses voluntary. Twenty-one tech staffers resigned in protest, refusing to participate in what they termed "dismantling of public services."

By afternoon, Macron's White House visit revealed deep US-Europe rifts over Ukraine policy. The French president openly challenged Trump's positions while attempting diplomatic finesse. Ukraine's parliament formally rejected elections during wartime, responding to Trump's suggestions.

Evening brought news of a US-Ukraine minerals deal, appearing as compensation for reduced military support. House Speaker Johnson struggled to secure votes for Trump's budget blueprint, which included Medicaid cuts. ICE operations faced disruption after agents' personal information leaked, while judges continued blocking various Trump executive orders.
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02:00Macron Spurns Trump's Russia Plans

The newspapers report extensively on diverging US-France positions on Ukraine, as Macron warns against a "weak deal" that would amount to Ukrainian surrender (CNN, NYT, Fox, Epoch Times). Secretary Rubio explains US vote against UN resolution on Russia as avoiding "antagonistic" approach (Breitbart). New coverage focuses on Dan Bongino's controversial appointment as FBI Deputy Director despite his history of criticizing the agency (NBC). The administration maintains that federal agencies' responses to Musk's work report demands remain voluntary (Boston Globe, NPR).
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The billionaire Trump enforcer told federal workers they needed to justify themselves—or else. Then the administration changed its mind.
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Following his 2024 run for the White House and former introduction as a head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy has officially announced his 2026 gubernatorial campaign for the state of Ohio.
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A multi-agency manhunt for a seven-time deported Salvadoran illegal alien wanted for murder came to a head Monday night, with the subject taken safely into custody. The suspected MS-13 gang member took off on Monday after allegedly stabbing a neighbor in the Colony Ridge subdivision. Colony Ridge is reported to be Texas’ largest migrant colony.
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06:31Agencies Nullify Musk's Command

The newspapers report extensively on federal agencies' resistance to Musk's employee productivity demands, with OPM officially declaring responses voluntary (NPR, Fox News, HuffPost, Atlantic, USA Today). In parallel, Trump and Macron's meeting reveals deepening US-Europe divide over Ukraine, with Macron explicitly naming Russia as aggressor while Trump seeks quick resolution (NYT, CNN, AP). New coverage focuses on California's push to reduce solar panel credits (LA Times) and Vivek Ramaswamy's Ohio gubernatorial bid announcement (OANN).
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11:25Musk Doubles Down As Agencies Resist

The newspapers report extensively on federal agencies' ongoing conflict with Musk, as he issues a second ultimatum to workers despite Trump administration's previous nullification (CBS, Daily Beast, NPR). Ukraine's parliament explicitly rejects elections during wartime, responding to Trump's suggestions (ABC News), while Taiwan expresses concerns about US support given Trump's Ukraine stance (NYTimes). Internal GOP divisions surface as party members split over Trump's policies (Newsweek), while MSNBC faces criticism over Joy Reid's show cancellation (NY Post).
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14:17Musk's Federal Purge Hits Wall

The newspapers report extensively on a federal worker crisis, as Musk issues new job justification demands (CNN, Newsweek, Atlantic, Daily Beast) while agencies instruct workers to ignore these directives. Trump-Europe relations deteriorate, with Macron openly challenging Trump's positions (NYT, NPR), particularly on Ukraine. New coverage reveals cybersecurity concerns as election security staff faces cuts (CBS), while GOP advances budget plans to reduce Medicaid benefits (Common Dreams).
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16:14ICE Raids Falter As Agents Exposed

The newspapers report on administrative upheaval, with Alice Marie Johnson's appointment as pardon czar (NPR) and ICE raids being disrupted by leaked agent information (Fox News, The Blaze). New legislation targets crypto ATM regulations (NBC News), while the Supreme Court orders a retrial for death row inmate Richard Glossip (CBS). Notable economic coverage includes billionaire wealth surge of $10 billion daily in January (Common Dreams).
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Karl Marx saw how presidential systems with strong executives threatened to eclipse the democratic power of the legislature.
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17:40Federal Workers Flee DOGE

The newspapers report extensively on mass resignations at DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency), with 21 federal employees quitting in protest over what they describe as dismantling of public services (AP, CNN, Daily Beast, HuffPost, Newsweek). Consumer confidence shows sharp decline over inflation fears and Trump's tariff threats (NPR), while Trump pushes for Keystone XL pipeline construction (Epoch Times) and considers USPS privatization, prompting worker protests (The Blaze, MSNBC).
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18:44DOGE Staff Walk As Europe Courts Trump

The newspapers report on continuing DOGE upheaval, with over 20 staff members resigning in protest (Newsweek, AP, CNN, HuffPost). European leaders are developing strategies to handle Trump's increasingly hostile stance, particularly regarding Ukraine, with Macron emerging as key mediator (NYT, USA Today). House Speaker Johnson faces challenges pushing Trump's fiscal agenda, while GOP members express frustration with Musk following a closed-door meeting (Boston Globe, Fox News).
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20:18Judge Blocks Trump's Aid Freeze

The newspapers report extensively on a federal judge blocking Trump's attempts to halt refugee admissions and freeze foreign aid (ABC, CBS, Boston Globe). Twenty-one DOGE staffers resigned in protest over public service dismantling (NPR, AP, Daily Beast), while progressives launch anti-billionaire tax initiatives (Common Dreams). Trump's alliance with Musk strengthens as the latter is set to attend cabinet meetings (Daily Wire), while media restructuring continues with MSNBC's Joy Reid departure sparking internal criticism (OANN).
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21:58Trump Trades Aid For Minerals

The newspapers report extensively on shifts in US-Ukraine relations, with Trump demanding "payback" through a new minerals deal (NYTimes). Multiple sources cover Trump's foreign policy departure from traditional US positions, particularly regarding Russia (Slate). The resignation of 21 DOGE staffers continues to reverberate (Newsweek, ABC), while a federal judge extends the block on Trump's funding freeze (Boston Globe, CBS). Musk's role creates rifts within both the White House and Trump's circle (ABC News).
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23:23Minerals For Aid: Ukraine Deal Emerges

The newspapers report on developments in US-Ukraine relations, with a minerals deal being negotiated ahead of Zelensky's visit to Washington (CNN, NYTimes). House GOP faces challenges securing support for Trump's budget proposal addressing defense, energy, immigration, and tax policy (NPR). DHS Secretary Noem claims discovery of officials warning illegal immigrants about deportations (OANN), while controversy erupts over a new migrant shelter opening despite local opposition (Fox News).
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