3 h. ago State Department layoffs: U.S. diplomats brace for mass firings after months in limbo

State Department layoffs: U.S. diplomats brace for mass firings after months in limbo  NBC4 Washington

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3 h. ago U.S. State Department Firing over 1,300 Workers as President Trump Shrinks 'Bloated' Government

The U.S. State Department on Friday is firing over 1,300 workers in a reorganization plan as President Donald Trump's administration works to shrink a bloated government. The post U.S. State Department Firing over 1,300 Workers as President Trump Shrinks ‘Bloated’ Government appeared first on Breitbart.

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4 h. ago Opinion: Public media is a lifeline in Alaska and rural America. The Senate needs to stop the proposed cuts.

Opinion: Public media is a lifeline in Alaska and rural America. The Senate needs to stop the proposed cuts.  Anchorage Daily News

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4 h. ago State Department is firing more than 1,300 employees in downsizing plan

State Department is firing more than 1,300 employees in downsizing plan  The Washington Post

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4 h. ago Auburn Linebacker D'Angelo Barber Cut From Team After Drug Charges

Auburn University linebacker D'Angelo Barber was cut from the team after being arrested on drug charges in Alabama during a 9 a.m. traffic stop Monday morning. The post Auburn Linebacker D’Angelo Barber Cut From Team After Drug Charges appeared first on Breitbart.

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4 h. ago State Department begins widespread layoffs, cutting 1,353 staff as part of reorganization

State Department begins widespread layoffs, cutting 1,353 staff as part of reorganization  CBS News

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4 h. ago 'That ends now:' White House vows removal of illegal immigrants from taxpayer benefits

The majority of the programs being made off-limits to undocumented immigrants are overseen by the Department of Health and Human Services, while others fall under the Departments of Education, Agriculture, Labor, and Justice.

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5 h. ago Education Department to resume collecting interest on student loans

Education Department to resume collecting interest on student loans  Washington Times

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5 h. ago Secretary of State Marco Rubio Remarks to the Traveling Press

Secretary of State Marco Rubio Remarks to the Traveling Press  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

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6 h. ago State Department is firing over 1,300 employees under Trump administration plan

“In connection with the departmental reorganization the department is streamlining domestic operations to focus on diplomatic priorities.” The post State Department is firing over 1,300 employees under Trump administration plan appeared first on Boston.com.

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8 h. ago State Department undergoes deep cuts in sweeping reorganization

The State Department is slashing hundreds of jobs in what's being called its biggest shake-up in decades — drawing sharp criticism from former diplomats who say the cuts risk gutting America's diplomatic muscle.

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8 h. ago United States and Thailand Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Enters into Force

United States and Thailand Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Enters into Force  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

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9 h. ago Secretary Rubio’s Trilateral Meeting in Kuala Lumpur with Japanese Foreign Minister Iwaya and Republic of Korea First Vice Foreign Minister Park

Secretary Rubio’s Trilateral Meeting in Kuala Lumpur with Japanese Foreign Minister Iwaya and Republic of Korea First Vice Foreign Minister Park  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

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9 h. ago State officials say federal cuts threaten California’s environment

State officials say federal cuts threaten California’s environment  Los Angeles Times

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10 h. ago Nigeria, Ghana, Cameroon and Ethiopia hit by US cuts to visa duration.

Nigeria, Ghana, Cameroon and Ethiopia hit by US cuts to visa duration.  BBC

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10 h. ago How the CBO got it wrong again: Trump's economic bill set to generate trillions in surplus, not debt

Republican legislation criticized by media will slash deficits through economic growth, tariff revenue and deportation while cutting taxes on tips and overtime.

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10 h. ago BISHOP ROBERT BARRON: How state law could force priests to choose between jail or excommunication

Washington state's legislation requiring priests to report child abuse disclosed in confession faces opposition from bishops and the Justice Department as a threat to religious liberty.

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10 h. ago Trump got his tax bill over the finish line. Now he has to sell it to voters

The 900-page tax and policy package fulfills several key campaign promises but also makes cuts that could boot millions from health care and food assistance programs.

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10 h. ago What Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act means for taxes on Social Security

Many Americans received an email from the Social Security Administration applauding the megabill's passage. Experts say it was misleading.

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12 h. ago After Trump’s SNAP Cuts, 300,000 in NYC Could Lose Food Benefits

The president’s sweeping new law includes work requirements for more people and less coverage for some noncitizens. Republicans argue the cuts are needed to tackle waste and fraud.

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