Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass removed Fire Chief Kristin Crowley from her position due to the city’s response to last month’s deadly wildfires. Mayor Bass cited concerns about public safety and the fire department’s operations, emphasizing the need for accountability after over 25 deaths and widespread destruction. (UPI)
Federal workers were instructed to document their weekly accomplishments by responding to an email from the Office of Personnel Management. Elon Musk warned that failure to respond would result in resignation, but some agencies advised employees to disregard the request, raising questions about its enforceability. (CBS News)
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy stated he would resign his position for peace or NATO membership. The announcement was made during a press conference in Kyiv, in response to a question from ABC News. Zelenskyy’s remarks followed tensions with President Trump and demands for Ukraine to pay $500 billion to the U.S. (ABC News)
Pope Francis is in critical condition with double pneumonia and mild renal insufficiency. The Vatican confirmed his illness and treatment at a hospital in Rome. Despite some stability in his red blood count, his health remains serious due to multiple complications. He remains alert and participated in Holy Mass on Sunday. (NBC News)
The Bureau of Prisons plans to relocate transgender inmates to prisons based on their sex at birth, not their gender identity. This policy change, driven by a Trump executive order, has raised concerns about the safety and well-being of the transgender inmate population, resulting in a lawsuit to block the moves. (NPR)
