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President Donald Trump makes his way to Marine One from the Oval Office on Friday. (Demetrius Freeman/The Post)

Trump’s federal firings imperil government services from cities to farm towns

The removal of thousands of federal workers could have a swift and severe impact on public services, staffers warned Friday. Workers said basic functions at many agencies are slowing almost immediately and could break down as critical colleagues are shown the door.

By Hannah Natanson, Emily Davies, Lisa Rein and Rachel Siegel

Trump officials ask CDC, FDA to use gender notice on restored websites

For the fourth day in a row, the White House barred an AP reporter from official events

Forced to flee Congo, USAID workers lost everything. They’re suing Trump.

The Internal Revenue Service building on Thursday in Washington. (Getty Images)

Layoffs to hit IRS as billionaire Elon Musk’s team targets tax collections

Several people briefed on the matter said cuts to the Internal Revenue Service could number in the thousands.

By Jeff Stein, Hannah Natanson and Jacob Bogage

Justice Resignations

Eric Adams at Gracie Mansion earlier this week. (Reuters)

DOJ officials seek to drop Adams case after 7 lawyers refuse, resign in protest

After career veterans refused to seek a dismissal of the case against New York Mayor Eric Adams, acting deputy attorney general Emil Bove told prosecutors in Washington to find someone who would.

By Jeremy Roebuck, Shayna Jacobs, Mark Berman and Carol D. Leonnig

The prosecutor’s resignation letter

Breaking News

Hamas releases three hostages, including an American citizen

Israel is expected to release 369 Palestinian prisoners, in a highly scrutinized sixth exchange days after the tenuous one-month ceasefire appeared on the brink of collapse.

By Miriam Berger22 minutes ago

What Maui’s slow recovery means for L.A. — and the rest of the U.S.

Permits – a crucial step to constructing a house or business – take months or longer. Only a small handful of people have finished rebuilding, and many others aren’t sure if they can too as they navigate a dizzying maze of zoning and construction rules.

By Rachel Siegel

Director Sean Baker, left, and actress Mikey Madison on Feb. 7. (Invision/AP)

How did ‘Anora’ suddenly become the Oscars front-runner?

Following a series of surprise wins at major awards over the weekend, Sean Baker’s Palme d’Or winner has seemingly surged to the front of the pack.

By Jada Yuan

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Opinions

Ruth Marcus

A dangerous, damaging civil war at the Justice Department

Letters to the Editor

Seven ways of looking at Trump’s first few weeks in office

Vladimir Kara-Murza

In any Ukraine peace deal, one issue is beyond questioning

Jason Willick

Trump’s Justice Department bungles the Eric Adams case dismissal

Drew Goins, Megan McArdle and Molly Roberts

More pennies, more problems

20 min

Erik Wemple

This is a perfectly fine hill for the AP to die on

Colbert I. King

Bowser has a stadium plan. Let the debate begin.

Edith Pritchett

Cartoon: Valentine’s Day traditions

Vance meets with leader of far-right German party, exports MAGA message

3D analysis shows how helicopter pilots could have mixed up jets in DCA crash

National Park Service will fire 1,000 employees — but hire 5,000 seasonal workers

Woman drops lawsuit accusing Jay-Z and Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs of rape

Court blocks professor’s return after profane remarks about Trump, governor

OpenAI’s board rejects Elon Musk’s $97.4 billion takeover bid

Opossum eats whole Costco chocolate cake; fans have big feelings: ‘Me too girl’

Carolyn Hax chat: My husband punched the floor out of anger and broke his hand

Trump’s federal firings imperil government services from cities to farm towns

Forced to flee Congo, USAID workers lost everything. They’re suing Trump.

Vance meets with leader of far-right German party, exports MAGA message

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Hamas releases three hostages, including an American citizen

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The secret gay history of SNL

Woman drops lawsuit accusing Jay-Z and Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs of rape

Column R. Eric Thomas

Asking Eric: Guest list for chosen family dinner expands too much

Column Judith Martin, Nicholas Martin and Jacobina Martin

Miss Manners: Boyfriend’s friend posted a photo with his ex for his birthday

Column Carolyn Hax

Carolyn Hax: Growing resentful of funding child care for their son and his wife

Forced to flee Congo, USAID workers lost everything. They’re suing Trump.

Opinion Ruth Marcus

A dangerous, damaging civil war at the Justice Department

Your Weekend

Movie Review Jen Yamato

‘Mad About the Boy’: A tender sequel gives Bridget Jones her groove back

Want to take a river cruise? Here’s what travelers should know.

Go ahead and flirt with AI, just don’t fall in love

Carolyn Hax chat: My husband punched the floor out of anger and broke his hand

Politics

Trump announces plan for ‘reciprocal’ tariffs in latest trade move

Hegseth team invites far-right activist Jack Posobiec on overseas trip

After McConnell opposes RFK Jr., Trump says he has ‘no idea’ if senator had polio

Trump, Modi aim to cut U.S. trade gap with India amid global tariff concerns

From pennies to plastic straws, Trump takes aim at pet peeves

Federal Agencies

Trump administration directs agency heads to fire most probationary staff

How Rubio, once an avid USAID supporter, came to oversee its gutting

Analysis Meryl Kornfield, Patrick Svitek and Alec Dent

A former CFPB worker warns of the future

McMahon, Trump’s pick for schools chief, says local control has its limits

RFK Jr. confirmed, elevating anti-vaccine activist to nation’s top health post

State, City Impacts

Who is Danielle Sassoon, the acting U.S. attorney who quit over the Adams case?

Park Service deletes trans references on Stonewall Inn monument page

Top N.Y. prosecutor, others resign after order to drop Eric Adams case

DeSantis signs Florida’s new immigration law after fight with Republicans

Trump revokes $80 million in FEMA grants from NYC, fires 4 top officials

National

Self-described ‘gorilla pimp’ attorney sexually exploited clients, police say

Polar vortex will bring frigid air back to many states after weekend storm

New York won’t comply with extradition of abortion provider, governor says

Opossum eats whole Costco chocolate cake; fans have big feelings: ‘Me too girl’

Exclusive

Pilots received more than 100 collision warnings for helicopters near DCA in past decade

World

GOP lawmakers scramble to protect foreign aid as food relief languishes

Video shows whale scooping up kayaker: ‘I thought I had died’

Mapped: Russia’s and Ukraine’s competing visions for peace

China extends reach in South Pacific with Cook Islands deal

Vance meets with leader of far-right German party, exports MAGA message

Business & Technology

Column Andrew Van Dam

This data may vanish under Trump, so we charted it

Amazon’s new Alexa delayed — again — over incorrect answers

Column Michelle Singletary

What laid-off workers should do now that deferred resignation is closed

Go ahead and flirt with AI, just don’t fall in love

Tesla insiders fear Musk’s work with Trump harms the company

Climate

Scientists have a new explanation for the last two years of record heat

Torrential rains move through Los Angeles area, driving flood and debris flow risks

Weekend storm to bring flooding to Tennessee and Ohio valleys, tornadoes to South

An asteroid could hit Earth in 2032. Here’s why experts say do not panic.

Watch turtles ‘dance’ when a magnetic field signals a meal

Health & Wellness

Guest column Susan Shapiro

When love isn’t in the air: How to move past a broken heart

Men may be more romantic than women, experts say

Try this one way to build better relationships, according to science

Delayed CDC report shows increased evidence of bird flu spread to people

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Two doctors help patients with spinal cord injuries walk again

D.C., Md. & Va.

Column Tucker Harris

A Post designer made D.C. valentines to fight the blues. They’re really punny.

Special election set to fill former D.C. Council member Trayon White’s seat

Md. funeral director convicted after killing pallbearer at cemetery

Report explains how Richmond lost water during storm, suggests fixes

CWG Live updates: No weather worries this evening, then a wet weekend. Snow next week?

Sports

Analysis Patrick Stevens

No. 1 vs. No. 2 is as big as college basketball gets before March

Alex Sarr has the freedom to fail and no fear in doing so

Oakland is part of NBA slam dunk contest lore. Will San Francisco stack up?

Nats GM Mike Rizzo spent the offseason trying to thread a needle

At forum, Bowser won’t rule out public funds for NFL stadium at RFK

Carolyn Hax: Growing resentful of funding child care for their son and his wife

R. Eric Thomas

Asking Eric: Guest list for chosen family dinner expands too much

Sahaj Kaur Kohli

Ask Sahaj: I’m scared to tell my Muslim parents about my Christian boyfriend

Meghan Leahy

My 9-year-old quits when activities get too hard. How do I help her?

Judith Martin, Nicholas Martin and Jacobina Martin

Miss Manners: Boyfriend’s friend posted a photo with his ex for his birthday

Live Chats

Erik Wemple

Erik Wemple answers your questions on the media

2 days from now

Carolyn Hax chat: My husband punched the floor out of anger and broke his hand

One song dance parties after work: Readers tell us their wins

Opinion Drew Goins

Do you have to do the math yourselves? I answered your ‘Jeopardy!’ questions.

Dining chat: A restaurant turned us away because we wouldn’t give our phone number

Style

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Column Philip Kennicott

Yes, Donald Trump could destroy the Kennedy Center. Or worse.

‘This shouldn’t be optional’: Black in Fashion Council’s 10th season

A celebrity spectacle at NYFW

Bartees Strange faces his fears

Arts & Entertainment

Music Review Chris Richards

Drake’s new love songs are easy to hate

TV Review Lili Loofbourow

In its third season, ‘The White Lotus’ seeks enlightenment

Book Review Ashley Fetters Maloy

A gossip guru ponders our love for scandalous hearsay

Theater Review Naveen Kumar

Idina Menzel is back on Broadway and hugging trees

Travel

Review Natalie B. Compton

What’s the best bus to New York? We tested 5 for comfort and value.

Park Service deletes trans references on Stonewall Inn monument page

You asked: How do I tell someone to stop yapping at the airport?

Paid way more than $12.50 to enter Britain? You’ve been scammed.

Food

4 ways to use that forgotten jar of curry paste in your fridge

Bird flu fears have backyard chicken coop owners on edge for what’s next

Review Tom Sietsema

After 20 years, Busboys and Poets keeps doing what it does best

The ‘optimal’ boiled egg takes 32 minutes, scientists say. We tried it.

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