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Senior government officials privately warn against firings during shutdown

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Emily Davies @emilydavies.bsky.social · 6d

🚨Senior federal officials are privately warning against firings during a government shutdown, saying the strategy may violate appropriations law.

Trump & top aides have threatened mass firings if the Dems don't budge.

Scoop, with @hannahnatanson.bsky.social:

www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

The Trump administration has said mass firings are coming, but officials have quietly warned several agencies that the move could violate appropriations law.

Senior government officials privately warn against firings during shutdown

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Scott Clement @sfcpoll.bsky.social · 6d

Senior government officials privately warn against firings during shutdown, warning the strategy may violate appropriations law - another exclusive from my Post colleagues @emilydavies.bsky.social & @hannahnatanson.bsky.social www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

The Trump administration has said mass firings are coming, but officials have quietly warned several agencies that the move could violate appropriations law.

His wife was dying, his federal job crumbling. It tested his faith — in God and Trump.

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Mike Madden @mikemadden.bsky.social · 18d

Edward Brandon Beckham tried three times to take the federal government's deferred resignation offer while his wife was dying, but the administration kept turning him down. It tested his faith — in God, and in Trump. Terribly sad story, deeply reported, by @hannahnatanson.bsky.social

One federal worker was rejected three times from the administration’s early resignation offer. Would he blame the president he voted for?

EPA tells scientists to stop publishing studies, employees say

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 18d

Breaking news: The Environmental Protection Agency has ordered scientists in at least one of its research offices to immediately pause almost all research and stop publishing their studies.

Staff from the EPA’s Office of Water were summoned to a town hall meeting this week and told to pause the publication of most research, pending a review.

National park to remove photo of enslaved man’s scars

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Mike Madden @mikemadden.bsky.social · 22d

“The Trump administration has ordered the removal of signs and exhibits related to slavery at multiple national parks, according to four people familiar with the matter, including a historic photograph of a formerly enslaved man showing scars on his back.”

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The Trump administration is ordering the removal of information on slavery at multiple national parks in an effort to scrub them of “corrosive ideology.”

They watched ICE detain their dad. Now D.C. neighbors escort them to school.

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Arelis R. Hernández @arelisrhdz.bsky.social · 27d

told lovingly and beautifully by the brilliant @teoarmus.bsky.social

Julia Gelatt @juliagelatt.bsky.social · 27d

Wapo article does a good job covering two realities: How deeply watching a parents‘ immigration arrest affects kids, and how DC residents are organizing “walking buses” and neighborhood lookouts to help kids with immigrant parents get safely to school. wapo.st/3VNYZ08

Immigrant neighborhoods across the District have organized “walking school buses” to shuttle kids to classes during President Donald Trump’s federalization of D.C. police.

Trump expands use of tariffs to reach national security goals

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David J. Lynch @davidjlynch.bsky.social · Aug 9

EXCLUSIVE www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...

The Trump administration is using trade negotiations to achieve national security goals, including containing China’s strategic influence, documents show.

U.S. plans to ease human rights criticism of El Salvador, Israel, Russia

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Matthew Hay Brown @matthewhaybrown.bsky.social · Aug 7

POST EXCLUSIVE (GIFT LINK) The Trump administration intends to dramatically limit U.S. government criticism of El Salvador, Israel and Russia, all with extensive records of abusing human rights @mradamtaylor.bsky.social @hannahnatanson.bsky.social @johnphudson.bsky.social report

wapo.st/4mAYX7v

Leaked draft reports show the Trump administration is planning to eliminate or downplay accounts of prisoner abuse, corruption, LGBTQ+ discrimination and other claims.

U.S. plans to ease human rights criticism of El Salvador, Israel, Russia

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Peter Baker @peterbakernyt.bsky.social · Aug 7

Leaked draft reports show the Trump administration is planning to eliminate or downplay accounts of prisoner abuse, corruption, LGBTQ+ discrimination and other alleged abuses. @mradamtaylor.bsky.social @hannahnatanson.bsky.social @johnphudson.bsky.social
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Leaked draft reports show the Trump administration is planning to eliminate or downplay accounts of prisoner abuse, corruption, LGBTQ+ discrimination and other claims.

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John Hudson @johnphudson.bsky.social · Aug 7

SCOOP: Leaked drafts of the State Dept's annual human rights reports on El Salvador, Israel & Russia show the Trump admin is planning to eliminate or downplay accounts of prisoner abuse, corruption & LGBTQ discrimination www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...

The best team in baseball doesn’t need home runs, superstars or big money

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Hannah Natanson @hannahnatanson.bsky.social · Aug 5

An equally fascinating piece about how the Milwaukee Brewers have the most wins in the sport despite fielding a largely anonymous roster. “You don’t know why, and I don’t know why,” their manager says; via
@chelseajanes.bsky.social www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/...

The Milwaukee Brewers have the most wins in the sport despite fielding a largely anonymous roster. “You don’t know why, and I don’t know why,” their manager says.

One gene reveals clues to why humans thrived and Neanderthals didn’t

Hannah Natanson @hannahnatanson.bsky.social · Aug 5

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@carolynyjohnson.bsky.social
takes a totally fascinating look at how new research shows that one single gene reveals clues to why humans thrived and Neanderthals didn’t www.washingtonpost.com/science/2025...

Some mice were more adept at seeking water after the gene change, signaling a behavioral change and potential cognitive advantage.

Public schools are closing as Arizona’s school voucher program soars

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Hannah Natanson @hannahnatanson.bsky.social · Aug 5

Please take time to read this revelatory piece exploring how public schools are closing down as AZ’s school vouchers soar, from the inimitable
@laurameckler.bsky.social www.washingtonpost.com/education/20...

Arizona, with a marketplace of school options and universal vouchers, offers a window into the GOP vision for K-12 education

Hannah Natanson @hannahnatanson.bsky.social · Aug 5

We take readers inside Laura Loomer’s rise: ‘Obsessive’ research and Oval Office visits, from Natalie Allison
@sarahellison.bsky.social
@drewharwell.com www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2025/08/04/hegseth-buria-white-house-liaison-mcnitt/

Hannah Natanson @hannahnatanson.bsky.social · Aug 5

Oodles of deeply reported, exclusive stories you can read first and only in the
@washingtonpost.com
this morning: Top Hegseth aide tried to oust senior White House liaison from Pentagon, scoops
@danlamothe.bsky.social t.co/AzvsTV1WBl

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Hannah Natanson @hannahnatanson.bsky.social · Jul 31

And finally — altho I cld keep going — I'll end on an example of the power of Post reporting. "The Post exposed this farmer’s struggle. Then the USDA called." From inimitable colleagues, role models & dearest friends @johnwoodrowcox.bsky.social, Sarah Blaskey www.washingtonpost.com/investigatio...

The Post exposed this farmer’s struggle. Then the USDA called.

JJ Ficken signed up for a federal grant along with 140 other farmers across the country. In January, Trump froze the funding, upending many of their lives.

In D.C., a toddler died of hunger and thirst. Why didn’t anybody save her?

Hannah Natanson @hannahnatanson.bsky.social · Jul 31

Another harrowing read that hits very close to home: "In D.C., a toddler died of hunger and thirst. Why didn’t anybody save her?" — an exemplar of the very best of @washingtonpost.com reporting from an undeniable master of his craft, Paul Schwartzman www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...

Social workers knew of Ebony Washington’s troubled history as a parent. And for months, relatives feared her daughter Kemy was in peril. Then tragedy struck.

‘Welcome to hell’: Inside the mega prison where the U.S. deported migrants

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Hannah Natanson @hannahnatanson.bsky.social · Jul 31

A harrowing read "‘Welcome to hell’: Inside the mega prison where the U.S. deported migrants" from incredible team @samanthaschmidt.bsky.social Helena Carpio @marialuisapaul.bsky.social @silviafosterfrau.bsky.social @teoarmus.bsky.social Aaron Steckelberg www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/0...

Interviews with 16 former detainees of El Salvador’s Terrorism Confinement Center offer the most complete view yet of conditions inside the notorious prison.

Inside the powerful task force spearheading Trump’s assault on colleges, DEI

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Hannah Natanson @hannahnatanson.bsky.social · Jul 31

Plus, a deeply reported look taking readers inside the powerful task force spearheading Trump’s assault on colleges, DEI, from a stellar team @laurameckler.bsky.social @danrosz.bsky.social @susansvrluga.bsky.social Perry Stein @emilydavies.bsky.social www.washingtonpost.com/education/20...

Critics say the Trump administration, which just struck a deal with Columbia University, is using antisemitism probes to pursue an unrelated conservative agenda.

Whistleblower: Emil Bove misled lawmakers about case of NYC Mayor Eric Adams

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Hannah Natanson @hannahnatanson.bsky.social · Jul 31

Revelations first from the @washingtonpost.com about a whistleblower who is warning that Emil Bove misled lawmakers about the case of NYC Mayor Eric Adams, from hard-working scoopsters Perry Stein, @theodoricmeyer.bsky.social @carolleonnig.bsky.social www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...

A third whistleblower has new information about a Justice Department official the president has nominated to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit.

ICE declares millions of undocumented immigrants ineligible for bond hearings

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Hannah Natanson @hannahnatanson.bsky.social · Jul 31

And another @washingtonpost.com exclusive: ICE declares millions of undocumented immigrants ineligible for bond hearings, via legends @mariasacchetti.bsky.social @carolleonnig.bsky.social www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/...

A memo from ICE’s acting director instructs officers to hold immigrants who entered the country illegally “for the duration of their removal proceedings,” which can take months or years.

Hegseth team told to stop polygraph tests after complaint to White House

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Hannah Natanson @hannahnatanson.bsky.social · Jul 31

@washingtonpost.com exclusive: Hegseth team told to stop polygraph test after complaint to White House, via the indefatigable @danlamothe.bsky.social @ellenwapo.bsky.social www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...

The polygraph tests of Pentagon officials occurred as the defense secretary sought to stamp out unflattering leaks to the media.

A Gaza teen joins a generation of young amputees facing an unimaginable future

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Hannah Natanson @hannahnatanson.bsky.social · Jul 31

Here are some other one-of-a-kind stories from a great newspaper with a deep bench of talent, so many of whom are firing on ALL cylinders right now: "A Gaza teen joins a generation of young amputees facing an unimaginable future" @caitjgibson.bsky.social www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/20...

Far from home, Marah Maher is learning to walk again. But her legs are the least of what she’s lost.

The federal government is paying more than 154,000 people not to work

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Hannah Natanson @hannahnatanson.bsky.social · Jul 31

Latest in a string of stories you can read only/first from the @washingtonpost: The federal government is paying more than 154,000 people not to work right now, under the Trump admin's resignation program w/ @merylkornfield.bsky.social @laurameckler.bsky.social
wapo.st/3IRXIlK

Early resignation offers and other programs have reduced the workforce, but critics say the moves are also wasting money.