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With mass layoffs expected, judge will weigh blocking the dismantling of CFPB

Union members have asked a judge to block the dismantling of the CFPB consumer protection agency, alleging most of its 1,700 employees are expected to be fired Friday.

Trump 2nd term live updates: Mass layoffs at US nuclear weapons agency paused

The Department of Energy has paused the firings of hundreds of employees who work for a key agency maintaining the U.S. nuclear stockpile.

Eagles' Super Bowl parade takes over Philadelphia

Philadelphia Eagles fans congregated in downtown Philadelphia on Friday to celebrate the team's massive win over the Kansas City Chiefs in Sunday's Super Bowl.

Trump mug shot hung just outside Oval Office, photos show

President Donald Trump's mug shot has been hung up just outside the Oval Office, photos show.

Trump 2nd term live updates: Hundreds laid off at US nuclear weapons agency

Hundreds of staff at the agency responsible for maintaining the U.S. nuclear stockpile were fired Thursday

Egypt, Jordan will stand firm against forced displacement of Palestinians: Experts

Despite Donald Trump continuing to push for the forcible displacement of Palestinians from Gaza, he is facing significant pushback from allies and states in the region.

Trump 2nd term live updates: Hegseth stands by comments on Ukraine not joining NATO

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said he stands by his comments from Brussels on it being unrealistic for Ukraine to be offered NATO membership as part of a settlement,

NY's top federal prosecutor, several DOJ officials resign over Mayor Eric Adams' case

Danielle Sassoon, the acting U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, submitted her resignation Thursday, according to letters obtained by ABC News.

Democratic senators want more details on costs and impact of border mission

Democratic senators want more details on the costs and impact of the border mission and migrant detentions at Guantanamo.

Lawmakers worry China could take over after Trump pauses foreign aid

Lawmakers from both political parties invoked China as a potential winner in international development as the U.S. reviews its foreign assistance programs.

WATCH: Whale momentarily swallows kayaker in Chile

Adrián Simancas was out kayaking with his dad off the coast of Chile on Saturday when the whale engulfed him and his boat and let him go just seconds later.

WATCH: School bus driver keeps calm after being hit with flying metal

Washington state bus driver Stewart O'Leary is being hailed as a hero and on the mend after he was struck by a piece of flying metal while driving a high school girls basketball team to a game.

Trump joins RFK Jr.'s swearing in after his narrow Senate confirmation to lead HHS

RFK Jr.'s confirmation comes after months of controversy and debate, largely focused on his past comments casting doubt on the safety of vaccines.

Vance, Rubio scramble to sell Trump's half-formed Ukraine peace plan: ANALYSIS

VP Vance and Secretary of State Rubio are meeting with Ukraine's Zelenskyy.

Trump 2nd term live updates: Fate of Russia-Ukraine war takes spotlight

The Trump administration has begun mass layoffs across multiple federal agencies, a move expected to affect thousands of employees, sources familiar told ABC News.