13 h. ago Abrupt cancellations of federal grants causing 'chaos' at WA health agencies

Abrupt cancellations of federal grants causing 'chaos' at WA health agencies  KING5.com

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13 h. ago Widespread firings start at federal health agencies including many in leadership

Staffers began receiving termination notices this morning as part of a major restructuring at HHS. Some senior leadership are on their way out too.

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29 h. ago Federal agency gives Maine final warning to ban trans athletes from girls' sports

The Department of Education has given Maine a final warning to comply with President Donald Trump's executive order to ban trans athletes from girls' sports.

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32 h. ago NCW Libraries calls for support as Washington State Library faces federal funding cuts

NCW Libraries calls for support as Washington State Library faces federal funding cuts  NCWLIFE.com

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34 h. ago Entire staff at federal agency that funds libraries and museums put on leave

The staff of the Institute of Museum and Library Services was placed on administrative leave this morning, following a meeting between IMLS leadership and DOGE staff.

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39 h. ago Trump Administration Has Begun a War on Science, Researchers Say

Nearly 2,000 scientists urged that Congress restore funding to federal agencies decimated by recent cuts.

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4 d. ago Trump administration moves to end union rights at many federal agencies

Trump administration moves to end union rights at many federal agencies  The Washington Post

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4 d. ago Gavin Newsom Does Something Useful: Helps Extend FEMA Debris Cleanup

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) can claim to have done something to help rebuilding efforts in the Pacific Palisades -- finally -- after the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) agreed to expand debris cleanup. The post Gavin Newsom Does Something Useful: Helps Extend FEMA Debris Cleanup appeared first on Breitbart.

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4 d. ago Washington, D.C., Jewish federation will distribute $180,000 to laid

Washington, D.C., Jewish federation will distribute $180,000 to laid-off federal workers  JTA News - Jewish Telegraphic Agency

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4 d. ago Yosemite National Park employee dies from mysterious injuries in staff housing

Multiple federal agencies are investigating a female park employee's suspicious death after she was found suffering from severe injuries inside Yosemite National Park.

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4 d. ago Donald Trump moves to end collective bargaining in federal agencies

Donald Trump moves to end collective bargaining in federal agencies  Washington Times

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4 d. ago The Trump administration restructures federal health agencies, cuts 25% of staff

The Trump administration Thursday announced a major restructuring of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that will cut 20,000 full-time jobs — or 25% of its staff.

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5 d. ago Trump's newest executive order moves to end collective bargaining at agencies safeguarding national security

President Trump has signed an executive order to end collective bargaining with federal labor unions in agencies with national security missions across the federal government.

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5 d. ago The Trump administration restructures federal health agencies, cuts 20,000 jobs

The reduction in force comes along with a reorganization of the Department of Health and Human Services, consolidating 28 divisions to 15.

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5 d. ago A lawyer who represented SpaceX looks to downsize federal contracting watchdog

The appointment of Catherine Eschbach could raise conflict-of-interest concerns. She will also lead the downsizing of an agency that holds contractors accountable to federal civil rights laws.

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7 d. ago Hill Republicans aim to rein in judges but divided on strategy

Following court decisions restricting the Trump administration's policies on immigration enforcement and cuts to federal agencies GOP lawmakers are pushing back. But they're split on how to respond.

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8 d. ago VA employees are being called to work in the office. But some say there isn't room

Under the Trump administration, federal agencies are calling employees into the office. At the VA, therapists and doctors say this change is more than inconvenient — it could compromise patient care.

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9 d. ago How an obscure legal theory shaped the immunity decision and Trump's second term

In Trump v. United States, the Supreme Court held that the president has "absolute immunity from criminal prosecution" for official acts.To reach that conclusion, the High Court grappled with this question: how much power a president should have?And some legal scholars say the ruling draws on the unitary executive theory — which, in its most extreme interpretation, gives the president sole authority over the executive branch.But did it pave the way for Trump's second term and the constitutional questions it's raised: From the dismantling of federal agencies established by Congress to the deportation migrants to third party countries without due process?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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1 week ago Alaska libraries, minority businesses face grim reality of DOGE federal funding cuts

Alaska libraries, minority businesses face grim reality of DOGE federal funding cuts  Alaska's News Source

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1 week ago Alaska libraries, minority businesses face DOGE federal funding cuts

Alaska libraries, minority businesses face DOGE federal funding cuts  Alaska's News Source

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