Several federal agencies have been hit with workforce reductions since the president took office. USA TODAY White House Reporter Zac Anderson discusses how some of President Donald Trump's job cuts have hit Forest Service workers who help fight fires.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul won't oust Mayor Eric Adams but vows stricter oversight.

More than half a million Haitian refugees will lose protected status.

Researchers say Trump cuts to basic science and medical studies will hurt everyone.

USA TODAY Personal Finance Reporter Daniel de Visé looks at the future of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and what its shutdown might mean for Americans.

Canada defeated the U.S. in hockey and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took a victory lap.

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With an aging baby boomer population, the demand for family caregivers in the U.S. has never been higher. While traditionally, most family caregiving has fallen to women, men are now increasingly joining their ranks. Although both sexes face a financial, emotional and physical toll, men are still the primary breadwinners in most opposite sex families, and in that aspect, face unique challenges. How can we as a society better support them? Jason Resendez, president and CEO of the National Alliance for Caregiving, joins The Excerpt to dig into these issues.

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Tensions continue between President Donald Trump and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

A judge holds off on deciding whether to drop a corruption case surrounding New York City Mayor Eric Adams.

USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Bart Jansen discusses a lawsuit over Trump's anti-diversity and transgender orders.

Hamas has handed over the bodies of the youngest Gaza hostages taken from Israel.

USA TODAY Congress and Campaigns Reporter Savannah Kuchar talks through new 'sex-based definitions' from the federal government.

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50 years ago, a Canadian comedian named Lorne Michaels kicked off the first season of what would rapidly become a cultural institution. That show is SNL, aka Saturday Night Live, a mainstay of late-night entertainment. It’s also the longest-running, most Emmy-nominated, and highest-rated weekly late-night show in television history. How has Michaels done it? Ten years ago, Susan Morrison, articles editor at The New Yorker, rolled up her sleeves to find out. Susan is the author of the newly released title “Lorne: The Man Who Invented Saturday Night Live,” the definitive biography of SNL executive producer Lorne Michaels, and joins The Excerpt to share her insights.

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The U.S. and Russia met Tuesday on Ukraine ceasefire negotiations, while Ukraine and other European nations were shut out of the talks.

USA TODAY Democracy Reporter Erin Mansfield discusses a complaint filed by lawyers, arguing President Donald Trump's mass firing of probationary employees was illegal and not performance-based.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is scrambling to rehire fired employees who play a key role in the agency's response to bird flu. Plus, a judge won't block Elon Musk's records access because states couldn't show 'irreparable harm.'

USA TODAY Money and Personal Finance Reporter Medora Lee talks about the possibility of IRS staffing cuts and what that might mean for taxpayers.

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A regional jet flipped upside down upon arrival at Canada's Toronto Pearson Airport on Monday.

USA TODAY National Correspondent Terry Collins discusses this week's protests against President Donald Trump and Elon Musk.

Pope Francis remains in the hospital as doctors treat an infection.

El Paso Times Border and Immigration Reporter Jeff Abbott breaks down a lawsuit over the elimination of ICE's sensitive locations policy.

As sports betting skyrockets, more Americans search for addiction help, according to a new study.

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Des Moines Register Agriculture, Environment and Energy Reporter Donnelle Eller discusses how President Donald Trump's spending freeze has stuck Iowa farmers with millions in bills for conservation work.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives in Saudi Arabia ahead of Russia talks to end the war in Ukraine. Plus, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he is willing to send peacekeeping troops to Ukraine after the war.

A judge blocks mass layoffs at the consumer protection agency targeted by Trump.

USA TODAY National Correspondent Elizabeth Weise explains why a futuristic-looking solar energy plant is doomed.

It's President's Day!

And Monday is Random Acts of Kindness Day.

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On January 20th, less than two years into a 22-year federal prison sentence for seditious conspiracy for his role in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol, Henry “Enrique” Tarrio was pardoned by newly elected President Donald Trump. Tarrio is the former (and possibly current) leader of the Proud Boys, a loose nationwide coalition of men who have targeted various communities in the past. USA TODAY National Correspondent and Extremism Reporter Will Carless joins The Excerpt to share insights from his exclusive sit-down with Enrique Tarrio.

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Thousands have been fired across the federal workforce, as President Donald Trump and Elon Musk escalate their government purge.

In this week's edition of Editor's Note, USA TODAY Immigration Editor Karen Weintraub discusses how the newsroom is approaching a shifting immigration landscape. If you have a topic you want to hear from an editor, send us a note at [email protected].

Federal prosecutors drop corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams.

Trump orders the defunding of schools that mandate COVID-19 vaccines.

USA TODAY Personal Finance Reporter Daniel de Visé takes a look at the debate over government alcohol guidance.

A few minutes of bird watching this weekend can help scientists: Here's how to participate.

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President Donald Trump made another major move on tariffs Thursday.

USA TODAY World Affairs Correspondent Kim Hjelmgaard takes a look at the impact from President Trump's executive order to freeze spending, pending a review, at the U.S. Agency for International Development.

RFK Jr. was sworn in Thursday as Secretary of Health and Human Services.

The Manhattan U.S. Attorney resigns over a 'rushed' DOJ process to drop charges against New York Mayor Eric Adams.

USA TODAY Money Reporter Bailey Schulz discusses what's going on with recent tech layoffs.

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