President Donald Trump's government has continued to fire massive numbers of people working for the US government. Tens of thousands of workers have been let go. The loss of workers will make it much harder for many government agencies to carry out their work.
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President Donald Trump is using his power as president to punish law firms that he sees as opposing him, and to control the way universities are run.
The US government said that it has made a mistake by sending a Maryland man to a dangerous prison in El Salvador, even though he was legally allowed to stay in the US. The government has admitted its mistake, but it's not clear whether the man will be returned to the US.
In mid-March, a group of high-level members of President Donald Trump's government discussed a US military operation in a group chat using an app called Signal. A reporter was accidentally added to the chat. The chat did not meet US rules for secure communication. No one has been punished.
Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey spoke for over 25 hours on the US Senate floor yesterday. His marathon speech was an effort to call attention to concerns he has over the actions of President Donald Trump. Mr. Booker's speech has set a new record.
On March 14, President Donald Trump ordered the US government to stop nearly all of the work being done by Voice of America and other government news organizations. The move, which has put thousands of people out of work, is a huge change for the US.
Recently, large protests have been held in Turkey, Israel, and Serbia. Though all of the protests have different causes, each is seen by many as a political battle for the future of the country.
Last Saturday, President Donald Trump's government sent a group of Venezuelans out of the country, even though it was told not to by a judge. The judge has demanded that the government explain why it disobeyed his orders. Mr. Trump has responded by attacking the judge.
Last Saturday, Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian who holds a US green card, was arrested by US immigration agents. His arrest has led to protests and raised questions about the US government's efforts to silence people for their political opinions.
On Tuesday, the US Department of Education laid off over 1,300 workers. The cuts are part of a plan by President Donald Trump to completely shut down the department, which is responsible for the country's schools. The news is causing concern among many Americans, who believe the move will be bad for education in the US.
On Sunday, Mark Carney was chosen as the new leader of Canada's Liberal Party. He will replace Justin Trudeau as Canada's prime minister. Mr. Carney has worked in important banking jobs, but has never held a political office. He will face many challenges, including a possible trade war with the US.