4 h. ago IRS begins layoffs with eliminating civil rights office, will cut up to 25% of staff

The IRS started a new round of layoffs on Friday beginning with the agency's Office of Civil Rights and Compliance, according to an email obtained by ABC News.

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24 h. ago IRS cutting its workforce by 25%, eliminating agency's civil rights office

The Trump administration is continuing to shrink the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), as many employees are slated to be let go this week.

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25 h. ago Trump admin live updates: IRS eliminating civil rights office amid layoffs

The agency had previously drawn up plans to cut roughly 18% to 20% of the 100,000-person workforce by the middle of May.

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26 h. ago U.N. Accuses Myanmar Junta of Limiting Aid to Earthquake Victims

The United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) said on Friday that the military government of Myanmar is limiting aid to victims of last week’s devastating earthquake because the victims live in areas held by insurgent forces. The post U.N. Accuses Myanmar Junta of Limiting Aid to Earthquake Victims appeared first on Breitbart.

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26 h. ago IRS will cut 25% of its employees, eliminating its civil rights office

IRS will cut 25% of its employees, eliminating its civil rights office  The Washington Post

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47 h. ago S.F. attorney and GOP culture warrior gets Senate nod to lead U.S. Office of Civil Rights

S.F. attorney and GOP culture warrior gets Senate nod to lead U.S. Office of Civil Rights  San Francisco Chronicle

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49 h. ago After Meeting With Laura Loomer, Trump Fires National Security Council Officials

During the 30-minute meeting, the far-right activist excoriated National Security Council officials in front of the president and Michael Waltz, the national security adviser.

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4 d. ago U.S. sanctions six Chinese officials over crackdown on Hong Kong human rights, freedoms

U.S. sanctions six Chinese officials over crackdown on Hong Kong human rights, freedoms  upi.com

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5 d. ago Le Pen’s Embezzlement Charges and What They Mean for France’s Democracy

A court’s conviction of the far-right leader for embezzlement and its ban on her running for office have set off a new crisis for France.

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5 d. ago Le Pen Barred From French Presidential Run After Embezzlement Ruling

The court decision barred the far-right leader Marine Le Pen from seeking office for five years, jeopardizing her plans for the 2027 election. She can appeal.

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8 d. ago What basic rights do people have if ICE stops them? A lawyer explains

A Turkish student living and studying lawfully in the U.S. was arrested by federal immigration officers. An lawyer explained to NPR some of the basic rights people have in such a situation.

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9 d. ago Human Rights Council blocks watchdog chief from criticizing UN official accused of antisemitism

The U.N. Human Rights Council blocked Hillel Neuer from finishing his remarks criticizing Special Rapporteur for the Occupied Palestinian Territories Francesca Albanese.

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1 week ago Cambridge councilor addresses brothel charge at council meeting with no plans to resign

“All Americans, including elected officials, are entitled to the right to due process, but some have already judged and convicted me," Toner said. The post Cambridge councilor addresses brothel charge at council meeting with no plans to resign appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 week ago I.R.S. Prepares to Help Find Immigrants Targeted for Deportation

The tax agency is nearing an agreement to verify whether ICE officials have the right address for people they are trying to deport.

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2 w. ago Homeland Security makes cuts to civil rights and immigration oversight offices

DHS confirms it is implementing a reduction in force in three oversight offices as part of the effort to cut the federal workforce.

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2 w. ago Discrimination suit against BAA, city of Newton allowed to proceed

Members of a running crew for women of color allege the Boston Athletic Association and Newton officials violated their civil rights during the 2023 Boston Marathon. The post Discrimination suit against BAA, city of Newton allowed to proceed appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 w. ago Maine school official ignites backlash after comparing trans athlete wave to historic civil rights movements

Maine's Laurel Libby and others have condemned Portland Public Schools superintendent Ryan Scallon for comparing the trans athlete wave to civil rights battles.

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2 w. ago Tesla Superchargers: GM, Ford, Rivian, and other EV brands with access

EV owners of GM vehicles like the Chevrolet Silverado EV and Cadillac Lyriq will now officially have access to Tesla’s Superchargers. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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2 w. ago Institute that held office standoff against DOGE on 'right path' following judge's order: admin

The Trump administration reacts to a federal judge denying a U.S. Institute of Peace lawsuit to bar DOGE from dismantling the congressionally-funded office.

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2 w. ago Trump admin responds to Maine's reluctance to ban trans athletes from girls' sports

An HHS Office of Civil Rights official sent a warning to the Maine Principals' Association over continuing to let trans athletes compete in girls' sports.

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