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Federal Layoffs, China Clash, DHS Scandal, Melania Trump's Bold Diplomacy
•Federal Layoffs Begin: OMB chief Russ Vought launches firings across Health & Human Services and the Department of Education, targeting DEI-focused positions as the government shutdown drags on. •Trade War Escalates: China restricts rare-earth exports, sending the Dow down 600 points as President Trump retaliates with new tariffs and vows to restart U.S. mining. •Sexual-Harassment Scandal at DHS: Trump nominee Paul Ingrassia faces serious misconduct accusations amid ties to far-right figures like Andrew Tate, putting his nomination for Special Counsel in jeopardy. •Melania Trump vs. Putin…
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