A Green Light to Fire Federal Workers, and Trump’s Problem With Putin
A Green Light to Fire Federal Workers, and Trump’s Problem With Putin  
Podcast: The Headlines
Published On: Wed Jul 09 2025
Description: Plus, the big business of youth sports. On Today’s Episode: Trump Got the Green Light to Fire Federal Workers. Now, They Wait, by Eileen Sullivan and Chris CameronTrump Escalates Criticism of Putin After Restoring Arms Shipments to Ukraine, by Luke BroadwaterAs Truth Social Business Struggles, Trump Media Goes Big on Crypto, by Matthew GoldsteinT.S.A. Officially Tells Fliers They Can Keep Their Shoes On, by Christine ChungYouth Sports Are a $40 Billion Business. Private Equity Is Taking Notice, by Joe Drape and Ken BelsonTune in every weekday morning. To get our full audio journalism and storytelling experience, download the New York Times Audio app — available to Times news subscribers on iOS — and sign up for our weekly newsletter.Tell us what you think at: theheadlines@nytimes.com.