Category Archives: ABC News: Top Stories

IRS layoffs underway around the country as millions prepare to file taxes
The IRS has begun laying off more than 6,000 new and newly promoted employees across the country as part of the push to slash the federal government, sources say.
ABC News: Top Stories Feb 20, 2025

Federal workers took the 'buyout.' Some got fired anyway
Federal workers caught up in the mass firings despite taking the "deferred resignation program" have received conflicting information.
ABC News: Top Stories Feb 20, 2025

3 buses explode in suspected terror attack near Tel Aviv: Israeli police
Israeli police said in an update they have identified four devices attempted to be used in a "coordinated terror attack."
ABC News: Top Stories Feb 20, 2025

Trump's pick for FBI director confirmed in 51-49 vote
The Senate on Thursday confirmed Kash Patel's to lead the FBI under President Donald Trump.
ABC News: Top Stories Feb 20, 2025

Here are the federal departments where terminations have been rescinded
Following the flurry of federal firings as a part of Trump's mission to decrease the government, hundreds of workers were informed that their terminations were rescinded.
ABC News: Top Stories Feb 20, 2025

WATCH: Snow one knows where this dog is going
"He's gonna hide under the snow forever."
ABC News: Top Stories Feb 20, 2025

WATCH: Our hearts are melting over twin sisters acting out 'Wicked'
They really are "Dancing Through Life" together.
ABC News: Top Stories Feb 20, 2025

Joint Chiefs Chairman CQ Brown on list to be possibly removed by Hegseth
Gen. C.Q. Brown, the nation's top general, and Adm. Lisa Franchetti, are both on a list of generals and admirals who may be fired or removed from their jobs by Hegseth,
ABC News: Top Stories Feb 20, 2025

Mitch McConnell announces he will not seek reelection
Longtime Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell confirmed reports he will not seek reelection next year.
ABC News: Top Stories Feb 20, 2025

Fired federal workers see their dreams shattered and an uncertain future
As the Trump administration hacks away at government agencies, many employees who were cut are left fearing for their future and in the dark about their next steps.
ABC News: Top Stories Feb 20, 2025

