Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s decision to leave Congress is reportedly the beginning of a larger issue within the House GOP. Many Republicans silently agree with Greene’s criticisms of Trump and House leadership, causing internal conflict. A senior Republican criticized the White House team’s treatment of members and warned that more resignations are expected, forecasting a potential loss of the House majority. The source also predicted Speaker Mike Johnson could be ousted.
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President Zelensky has demanded the immediate resignations of Justice Minister Herman Halushchenko and Energy Minister Svitlana Hrynchuk amidst a corruption scandal in the energy sector. The National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) revealed top officials demanded illicit commissions from contractors, leading to a sweeping probe. Furthermore, surveillance reports indicated potential impropriety involving the two ministers, and in response, the Cabinet of Ministers has dismissed Energoatom’s supervisory board and suspended Halushchenko. Zelensky has underscored the importance of swift action to maintain stability and uphold commitments to international organizations while fully supporting the investigation.
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The ongoing government shutdown is causing significant strain on air traffic controllers, leading to resignations and increased stress levels. According to the National Air Traffic Controllers Association, controllers are resigning daily due to the shutdown’s prolonged nature, exacerbating existing staffing shortages. Controllers are experiencing burnout, taking on second jobs, and calling in sick, putting a strain on the remaining workforce. To mitigate the impact, air traffic has been curbed in numerous markets, but the crisis will still impact the upcoming holiday season, and it will take months for things to return to normal.
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The CDC faced a series of resignations on Wednesday following a reported conflict between Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and CDC Director Susan Monarez, who was allegedly ousted from her position by the White House. Senior health officials, including Monarez and others, issued stark warnings that Kennedy’s policies would endanger vulnerable populations. These resignations followed a report suggesting the administration planned to remove the COVID vaccine from shelves. The departing officials criticized the politicization of public health and expressed concerns about the impact of the new policies.
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