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ICYMI: Measles Outbreak Claims First Life In West Texas

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The News Roundup For February 21, 2025

Following the firings of a slew of employees at federal agencies responsible for things like fighting pandemics and taking care of nuclear weapons, the Trump administration is scrambling to rehire key positions.

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ICYMI: Trump Fired And Unfired The Employees That Manage Our Nuclear Stockpile

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