2 h. ago Sen. Mitch McConnell won’t seek reelection in 2026, ending long tenure as Republican power broker

McConnell, first elected in 1984, intends to serve the remainder of his term ending in January 2027. The post Sen. Mitch McConnell won’t seek reelection in 2026, ending long tenure as Republican power broker appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 h. ago Joint Chiefs Chairman CQ Brown on list to be possibly removed by Hegseth

Gen. C.Q. Brown, the nation's top general, and Adm. Lisa Franchetti, are both on a list of generals and admirals who may be fired or removed from their jobs by Hegseth,

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2 h. ago Inside the Humane acquisition: HP offers big raises to some, others immediately laid off

Hours after the acquisition was announced, several Humane employees received job offers. Others were not so lucky. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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2 h. ago Switching to electric vehicles will push the power grid to the brink

The UK's pledge to reach net-zero emissions by 2050 hinges on replacing millions of petrol and diesel vehicles with cleaner alternatives. But transitioning to electric transport isn't just about manufacturing new cars, installing chargers and so on. It's a gargantuan energy generation challenge that could push the power grid to its limits.

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3 h. ago 'Extremely Concerning': EPA Uncovers $2 Billion Set Aside for Climate Group Linked to Stacey Abrams

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has uncovered $2 billion set aside for a climate group linked to Democrat Stacey Abrams -- Power Forward Communities -- despite the fact the organization reported just $100 in total revenue, raising eyebrows. The post ‘Extremely Concerning’: EPA Uncovers $2 Billion Set Aside for Climate Group Linked to Stacey Abrams appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 h. ago Fired federal workers see their dreams shattered and an uncertain future

As the Trump administration hacks away at government agencies, many employees who were cut are left fearing for their future and in the dark about their next steps.

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4 h. ago President Trump targets San Francisco's Presidio Trust in latest executive order to cut federal workforce

President Trump targets San Francisco's Presidio Trust in latest executive order to cut federal workforce  CBS News

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4 h. ago Trump order aims to cut benefits for those without legal status. Most already don't qualify.

A new executive order aims to prevent taxpayer money from supporting people in the U.S. without legal status and targets federal funding for cities and states that support sanctuary policies.

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4 h. ago Trump aims to cut benefits for those without legal status. Most already don't qualify

A new executive order aims to prevent taxpayer money from supporting people in the U.S. without legal status and targets federal funding for cities and states that support sanctuary policies.

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4 h. ago DeSantis applauds Washington’s virtue, choosing country over power, at statue unveiling

DeSantis applauds Washington’s virtue, choosing country over power, at statue unveiling  Florida Phoenix

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5 h. ago Shockwaves for DC regional economy: Trump layoffs spur surge in jobless claims

Shockwaves for DC regional economy: Trump layoffs spur surge in jobless claims  USA TODAY

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5 h. ago Republican proposals to cut Medicaid could be politically fraught

Republicans are proposing deep cuts to Medicaid to finance tax cuts and other priorities. Pushback is coming not only from Democrats, but also from hospitals that rely on revenue from the program.

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5 h. ago Federal workers protest outside Tesla showroom in San Francisco; Musk defends cuts

Federal workers protest outside Tesla showroom in San Francisco; Musk defends cuts  KTVU FOX 2 San Francisco

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6 h. ago Informa TechTarget, a Mass. pioneer in remote work, is calling its workers back to office

The change comes after the company’s recent merger. The post Informa TechTarget, a Mass. pioneer in remote work, is calling its workers back to office appeared first on Boston.com.

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8 h. ago Moulton: Trump 'Hired This South African Immigrant' to Make Decisions About Security, 'Doesn't Sound Good to Me'

On Wednesday’s broadcast of Bloomberg’s “Balance of Power,” Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA) reacted to DOGE reportedly looking at the Pentagon and looking at probationary employees by stating that while the Pentagon needs changes, President Donald Trump has “hired this South The post Moulton: Trump ‘Hired This South African Immigrant’ to Make Decisions About Security, ‘Doesn’t Sound Good to Me’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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8 h. ago Reputed migrant gang members busted in NYC drug, gun raid but likely to avoid prosecution

Two suspected members of the violent Tren de Aragua (TdA) gang were busted in a gun and drug raid in a Big Apple auto repair shop earlier this month – and have since been cut loose on lesser charges.

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8 h. ago Valar Atomics comes out of stealth with $19M and a pilot reactor site

Companies developing small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs) have raised more than $1.5 billion in the past year, as tech companies hunger for power to train AI models and governments decide to commit to the industry. For example, X-energy raised $700 million this month, and Paris-based Newcleo raised $151 million last year, and one would be […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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10 h. ago China repatriates more than 1,000 online scam workers rescued from Myanmar

Thailand, China and Myanmar have coordinated efforts over the past month to shut down the scam centers that bilked victims around the world out of billions of dollars.

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10 h. ago Promise Kept: Trump Administration Orders Halt to NYC Congestion Tolls

President Donald Trump’s administration moved Wednesday to halt congestion pricing tolls in Democrat-run New York City, a move designed to spare small business owners, commuters and workers the burden of paying to access Manhattan. The post Promise Kept: Trump Administration Orders Halt to NYC Congestion Tolls appeared first on Breitbart.

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10 h. ago One month of Trump reminds Americans what we’ve been missing

After just one month in the second term, the comparisons between Biden and Trump are like night and day. Suddenly, Americans remember what it's like to have a president doing his job.

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