We look at President Trump's embrace of Vladimir Putin as he turns his back on U.S. ally, Ukraine, as well as mass firings at government agencies and how that will affect the services they provide.
The week in politics highlighted President Trump's shifting stance on Ukraine, including his embrace of Russian leader Vladimir Putin and criticism of U.S. ally Ukraine, while also facing legal challenges over mass firings at federal agencies. Trump's negotiations with Russia, excluding Ukraine, and his focus on Ukraine's natural resources were noted, alongside his blame on Ukraine and the Biden administration for the ongoing conflict. Federal agencies faced significant layoffs, raising concerns about service impacts, while legal challenges emerged over the firings' constitutionality. Additionally, the layoffs affected federal workers, including those in Trump-supporting states.
