4 d. ago Small and rural libraries are feeling the cuts from President Trump's executive order

The Institute of Museum and Library Services provided federal funds to libraries and museums across the country. But the agency has been slashed after an executive order from President Trump.

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4 d. ago Pentagon ban on transgender service members draws skepticism from appeals court

At least three federal judges have blocked the ban from taking effect.

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9 d. ago Trump's Forest Service cuts have people in tinder dry New Mexico on edge

The Trump administration's dramatic staffing cuts at federal lands agencies like the Forest Service are causing anxiety in tinder dry New Mexico, where the wildfire threat is already severe this Spring.

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1 week ago Murkowski speaks on recent executive actions and federal funding for Head Start services

Murkowski speaks on recent executive actions and federal funding for Head Start services  Alaska's News Source

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1 week ago Vaccine expert worries child measles deaths are being 'normalized'

Measles is an extremely contagious disease. It's also extremely preventable. There's a vaccine. It's highly effective. For decades it has made measles outbreaks in the U.S. relatively rare, and measles deaths rarer still. But the U.S. has now seen more than 700 measles cases this year, and 3 deaths so far with active outbreaks across six states.The federal response is under scrutiny because Health and Human Services Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has made a career spreading false information about vaccines.What are this administration's views on vaccines, and what do they mean for what is already one of the worst U.S. measles outbreaks this century. Kennedy publicly promised he would support vaccines. Dr. Peter Marks, who was forced out as the nation's top vaccine regulator says his department isn't doing enough.For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.Email us at considerthis@npr.org.

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2 w. ago Economic uncertainty, federal cuts force Washington food banks to reduce services

Economic uncertainty, federal cuts force Washington food banks to reduce services  KGW

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2 w. ago Democrat Massachusetts lawmaker arrested for fraud, used stolen funds to purchase 'psychic services': feds

A Democrat lawmaker in Massachusetts was arrested after he allegedly stole thousands of dollars from a local trade association.

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2 w. ago Seattle nonprofit faces federal funding cuts for citizenship services

Seattle nonprofit faces federal funding cuts for citizenship services  KING5.com

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3 w. ago Federal cuts are targeting Section 8 housing funds. This is what it will mean for renters.

The state’s housing office says it can no longer afford additional services afforded to Massachusetts residents. The post Federal cuts are targeting Section 8 housing funds. This is what it will mean for renters. appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 w. ago Federal cuts raise serious concerns for recreation on Washington's Forest Service lands

Federal cuts raise serious concerns for recreation on Washington's Forest Service lands  Yakima Herald-Republic

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3 w. ago White House to close San Francisco Health and Human Services office, hundreds impacted at Pelosi Federal Building

White House to close San Francisco Health and Human Services office, hundreds impacted at Pelosi Federal Building  ABC7 San Francisco

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3 w. ago White House to reportedly close San Francisco Health and Human Services office, hundreds impacted at Pelosi Federal Building

White House to reportedly close San Francisco Health and Human Services office, hundreds impacted at Pelosi Federal Building  ABC7 San Francisco

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3 w. ago San Francisco schools win temporary restraining order over feds’ threats to cut funding

San Francisco schools win temporary restraining order over feds’ threats to cut funding  Courthouse News Service

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4 w. ago San Francisco schools likely to win temporary restraining order against feds over threats to funding

San Francisco schools likely to win temporary restraining order against feds over threats to funding  Courthouse News Service

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last month Federal court warns Pentagon not to act against transgender service members during appeal

The Trump administration was warned Thursday to not take action against transgender people while it appeals a ruling regarding a potential ban against them serving in the military.

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