5 things to know for Feb. 17: Federal firings, Ukraine, Severe weather, Middle East tensions, Bird flu | CNN

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Today is Washington’s Birthday, a federal holiday commemorating the first president of the US, who served from 1789 to 1797. Many Americans also call it Presidents’ Day, while some states have decided not to recognize the holiday at all.

Here’s what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day.

1. Federal firings

Less than three weeks after a deadly midair collision over Washington, DC, hundreds of Federal Aviation Administration employees are being fired. The FAA is the latest critical government agency impacted by

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