Trump fires federal workers who help fight forest fires

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Several federal agencies have been hit with workforce reductions since the president took office. USA TODAY White House Reporter Zac Anderson discusses how some of President Donald Trump's job cuts have hit Forest Service workers who help fight fires. New York Governor Kathy Hochul won't oust Mayor Eric Adams but vows stricter oversight. More than half a million Haitian refugees will lose protected status. Researchers say Trump cuts to basic science and medical studies will hurt everyone. USA TODAY Personal Finance Reporter Daniel de Visé looks at the future of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and what its shutdown might mean for Americans. Canada defeated the U.S. in hockey and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took a victory lap. Episode Transcript available here Also available at art19.com/shows/5-Things See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.