'Fear' and 'chaos' grip federal workers as Trump rapidly remakes the government

Fear, anger and confusion have swept across federal agencies as workers grapple with a deluge of orders from President Donald Trump that they see as an effort to "scare" them out of their jobs.

In conversations with more than a dozen federal employees across multiple agencies, civil servants said the Trump administration's rapid changes have turned their day-to-day operations into "chaos," with their immediate higher-ups unable to answer questions about their employment and duties. A number of these workers also expressed surprise at what they saw as an underwhelming response from Congress and their union.

Doomed American Eagle flight was carrying elite figure skaters going home from a training camp

A dozen or more elite figure skaters were onboard the American Eagle flight that collided midair with a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter and crashed into the Potomac River on Wednesday night, officials said.

The athletes had been participating in a U.S. Figure Skating development camp in Wichita, Kansas, targeting promising young skaters, Skating Club of Boston CEO Doug Zeghibe said.

American Sports & Culture

Matthews to captain U.S. at 4 Nations Face-off

Auston Matthews will serve as captain for the United States in the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off, and his team is the only one involved without a glaring injury question to answer.

SGA stays hot with 52, 'not satisfied' as OKC falls

One week after scoring 54 points in a win, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander poured in 52 in a losing effort Wednesday night against the Warriors.

Mahomes: KC's knack for big plays keyed SB run

The Chiefs will play in the Super Bowl for the fifth time in six years, but Patrick Mahomes said the journey to each of the five has been different. He will remember this year for the Chiefs' knack for making big plays to win close games.

American Business & Markets

Shares of fashion giant H&M drop as fourth-quarter sales miss estimates

Shares of H&M dropped on Thursday after the world's second-largest retailer missed sales forecasts in the fourth quarter.

Apple misses on iPhone revenue, sees 11% drop in China sales

Although Apple's overall sales rose during the quarter, the company's closely watched iPhone sales actually declined slightly on a year-over-year basis.

Pending home sales drop sharply in December as mortgage rates surge back over 7%

Pending home sales in the U.S. fell in December as mortgage rates climbed again.

American Fact of the Day!

On January 31, 1865, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the 13th Amendment to the Constitution, which abolished slavery in the United States. The amendment was ratified later that year, on December 6, 1865, and marked a monumental step in the nation's journey toward equality and civil rights. The 13th Amendment remains a cornerstone of American law and society.

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