Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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IRS Direct File Still Working Amid Conflicting Social Media Posts, White House Says
There was confusion after social media posts suggested the program was terminated.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Responds to Trump’s Order Reinstating ‘Maximum Pressure’
The president signed an order targeting Iran on Feb. 4.
CDC, FDA, HHS Sued After Health Webpages Go Down
Doctors for America is asking the court to order the agencies to restore the removed materials.
Federal Worker Unions File Lawsuit to Block Trump Buyout Program
A U.S. official said that more than 20,000 federal workers have already accepted the offer.
CDC Confirms Webpages Removed to Comply With Trump’s DEI Executive Orders
Sites taken down or altered include one referring to ‘pregnant people’ and others about HIV data, mpox vaccines, more.
NFL Has No Plans to Roll Back DEI Policies, Commissioner Announces
‘We got into diversity efforts because we felt it was the right thing for the National Football League, and we’re going to continue those efforts,’ he says.
US Attorney Suggests Prosecutions Coming Over ‘Targeting’ of DOGE Employees
So far, few details have been released and it’s not clear what laws were violated.
Elon Musk Is ‘Special Government Employee,’ White House Confirms
Musk ‘can’t do and won’t do anything without our approval, and we’ll give him the approval where appropriate,’ Trump said.
Dozens of Department of Education Workers Put on Leave Following Trump Order, Union Says
The head of the American Federation of Government Employees Local 252 said at least 55 employees were impacted so far.
Democratic Senator Says He'll Put a Hold on Trump’s State Department Nominations
The Hawaiian lawmaker is acting in protest of recent talk about potentially dismantling USAID, he says.
