The Trump administration is offering federal workers a buyout option through a “deferred resignation” program, allowing those who quit by Feb. 6 to receive pay and benefits through Sept. 30 without working. Up to 10% of employees are expected to take the offer, excluding military personnel, postal workers, and certain roles. The administration is pushing for federal workers to return to the office full-time, signaling possible downsizing and restructurings within federal agencies.
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PMQs live: Starmer refuses to call out Trump in response to plan for US to 'take over' Gaza
Sir Keir Starmer avoided condemning Donald Trump's plan for the US to take over Gaza and turn it into "the Riviera of the Middle East" during PMQs, focusing instead on sustaining the ceasefire and ensuring aid reaches the region. Despite Trump's proposal to move Palestinians out of Gaza, Labour's cabinet members, including environment secretary Steve Reed and foreign secretary David Lammy, emphasized the importance of a two-state solution for lasting peace, with Palestinians being able...
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