Good morning. It's Wednesday, Jan. 29, and we're covering a new lawsuit against Trump for sharing sensitive data with Elon Musk, the federal firing spree by The White House, and RFK’s congressional confirmation hearings.

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Judge Blocks Trump Effort to Slash Federal Jobs

On Tuesday, a federal judge temporarily blocked President Trump’s efforts to massively scale back the size of the federal government by cutting jobs and killing grants. Later on Tuesday, The White House offered to “buy out” employees willing to leave their jobs by Sept. 30.

Trump’s efforts to cut government spending via executive action may result in the loss of thousands of federal jobs and student grants. Federal agencies that support vulnerable communities are unsure if they will receive funding to sustain their operations. Students at public universities such as Rutgers in New Jersey are posting with concerns about how Trump’s actions will affect both scholarships and general university funding.

Trump Sued After Sending Data to Elon Musk

The Trump administration is already being sued for transferring sensitive government data to Elon Musk. The suit alleges that The White House has been sending data on federal employees to a representative at xAI, an artificial intelligence company owned and operated by Musk. The lawsuit presents significant security risks as sensitive federal data is now being stored on servers owned by Musk’s private tech company.

Some are questioning if Trump’s federal job slashing was inspired by Musk’s takeover of Twitter, which he kicked off with massive layoffs.

RFK Jr. Confirmation Hearing Set for Today

The confirmation hearing for Robert Kennedy Jr. is scheduled for Wednesday. On Tuesday, Caroline Kennedy urged Congress not to confirm her cousin, referring to him as a “predator.” In July 2024, RFK Jr. apologized to a family babysitter that accused him of sexual assault. RFK Jr. is primarily controversial for his anti-science beliefs, including that “no vaccine that is safe and effective” and that COVID-19 was somehow designed to spare Chinese and Jewish people.

If confirmed, RFK Jr. would be responsible for overseeing the largest government agencies responsible for the health and wellness of Americans.

Essential

GOP Rep. to Kids: Get a Job if You Want to Eat

Rep. Rich McCormick (R-GA) told CNN on Tuesday night that kids should get a job if they are unable to afford their school lunches.

He added that kids should be “thinking about their future instead of thinking about how they’re going to sponge out the government when they don’t need to.”

Trump Approval Rating Near Historic Lows

A new poll found that Americans disapprove of Trump’s second term thus far. Most Americans oppose of Trump’s most recent executive actions, including renaming the Gulf of Mexico, pardoning January 6th rioters, and ending birthright citizenship.

Immigration Raid in New York City

Immigration agents raided an apartment building in The Bronx, New York, at 6 a.m. on Tuesday morning. Tenants, instilled with fear by the early raid, bombarded the building’s manager with concerned phone calls.

Idaho Republicans Asks SCOTUS to End Gay Marriage

In a continuation of the right wing’s attack on LGBTQ+ rights, lawmakers in the state of Idaho are calling on the Supreme Court to reconsider the Court’s ruling in Obergefell vs Hodges, which legalized gay marriage federally.

Trump Order Jeopardizes Trans Care

Trump signed an order that states the US will not “fund, sponsor, promote, assist, or support” any trans-related care for Americans under the age of 19.

White House May Use TSA and Coast Guard Funds for Deportations

Trump officials are floating plans to divert funding from the TSA and US Coast Guard fund deportations. New reporting revealed that each deportation costs $10,500 on average.

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