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Considering buying used planes for Air Force One amid Boeing delays: Trump
Boeing has the contract to produce updated versions, based on the more modern Boeing 747-8, but delivery has been delayed
 "Considering buying used planes for Air Force One amid Boeing delays: Trump")
Trump backs congressional GOP push for federal govt takeover of DC
Trump complained about crime and homelessness in the district, saying, I think we should take over Washington, DC
 "Trump backs congressional GOP push for federal govt takeover of DC")
Trump orders study on IVF expansion, urges 'radical transparency' in govt
On the campaign trail, Trump called for universal coverage of IVF treatment after his Supreme Court nominees helped to overturn Roe v. Wade
 "Trump orders study on IVF expansion, urges 'radical transparency' in govt")
IRS plans to lay off 7K probationary workers across US starting today
The layoffs affect probationary employees with roughly one year or less of service at the agency and largely include workers in compliance departments
 "IRS plans to lay off 7K probationary workers across US starting today")
Yoon appears in 2 S Korean courts while defending his martial law decree
Both cases - one on criminal charges, one an impeachment - are related to his brief imposition of martial law in December
 "Yoon appears in 2 S Korean courts while defending his martial law decree")
US defence secy orders $50 bn Pentagon cuts to fund Trump's priorities
Hegseth has committed to redirecting Pentagon spending to more directly support war fighters
 "US defence secy orders $50 bn Pentagon cuts to fund Trump's priorities")
Two dead after small plane midair collision in Arizona, say authorities
The National Transportation Safety Board said it is investigating the collision near an airport on the outskirts of Tucson
 "Two dead after small plane midair collision in Arizona, say authorities")
US agriculture dept tries to rehire fired workers tied to bird flu response
The workers were among the thousands of federal employees eliminated on the recommendations of billionaire Elon Musk 's Department of Government Efficiency
 "US agriculture dept tries to rehire fired workers tied to bird flu response")
Senate GOP budget bill back on track after Trump threw it into turmoil
The package was in jeopardy after Trump publicly bashed the approach from the Senate Budget Committee chairman, Sen Lindsey Graham of South Carolina
 "Senate GOP budget bill back on track after Trump threw it into turmoil")
Hundreds of current, ex-federal employees rally against firing of workers
Many said they were there to fight the work of Musk's Department of Government Efficiency and the confusion its workforce reductions have sowed
 "Hundreds of current, ex-federal employees rally against firing of workers")
DOGE notches courtroom wins as Elon Musk crusades to slash US federal govt
Labour unions, Democrats and federal employees have filed several lawsuits arguing that DOGE is running roughshod over privacy protections or usurping power from other branches of government
 "DOGE notches courtroom wins as Elon Musk crusades to slash US federal govt")
Labour unions urge Trump to boost US shipbuilding against China's dominance
In a draft of the letter they urged Trump to impose tough penalties against vessels built according to the plans of the Chinese Communist Party
 "Labour unions urge Trump to boost US shipbuilding against China's dominance")
Trump seeks greater control of independent regulators with new order
Past administrations saw public benefit in having regulators that could operate in the long-term interests of the country without the daily machinations of politics
US has given up lead role on resolving war in Ukraine: Zelenskyy's advisor
Podolyak said Ukraine was neither briefed on the talks ahead of them or on their outcome
 "US has given up lead role on resolving war in Ukraine: Zelenskyy's advisor")
Brazil's Bolsonaro slams vague allegations after attempted coup indictment
Bolsonaro took to X and Instagram say that the trick of accusing democratic opposition leaders of plotting coups is not something new
 "Brazil's Bolsonaro slams vague allegations after attempted coup indictment")
Spanish ref who sent off Bellingham under scrutiny for business activities
The focus of the report is Talentus Sports Speakers, a company which Munuera participates in that offers motivation talks by sports figures.
 "Spanish ref who sent off Bellingham under scrutiny for business activities")
US' Rubio to skip G20 meet after calling host South Africa anti-American
Top European diplomats, as well as Lavrov and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi are all expected at the Group of 20 meeting in Johannesburg while the US will be represented by a lower-level delegation
 "US' Rubio to skip G20 meet after calling host South Africa anti-American")
US Prez Trump living in Russia's 'disinformation space,' says Zelenskyy
Zelenskyy made the comments shortly before he was expected to meet with Keith Kellogg, the US special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, who arrived in Kyiv on Wednesday
 "US Prez Trump living in Russia's 'disinformation space,' says Zelenskyy")
Google agrees to pay Italy $340 million to settle tax evasion investigation
Italian prosecutors on Wednesday said they are seeking to have a tax evasion investigation against Google dropped after the tech giant agreed to pay a 326 million Euro (USD 340 million) settlement.
 "Google agrees to pay Italy $340 million to settle tax evasion investigation")
EU envoys okay more sanctions on Russia on 3rd anniversary of Ukraine war
The measures are still not entirely finalised until EU foreign ministers endorse them on Monday, allowing them to enter force
 "EU envoys okay more sanctions on Russia on 3rd anniversary of Ukraine war")