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Federal layoffs shake up Virginia ahead of 2025 governor's race
ARLINGTON, Va. — Virginia could be one of the states most affected by President Donald Trump's moves to shrink the federal workforce — and this year’s race for governor will test whether the ...NBC News - 3d -
DOGE says it's now saved $65B in federal funds, but that's still impossible to verify
DOGE has updated its website to say it's slashed $65 billion in federal funding -- but they only provide records for $9.6 billion in savings from contract terminations.ABC News - 3d -
Wyden, Sanders: Federal layoffs threaten organ transplant system modernization
Sens. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) are expressing concern to Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. that recent layoffs at U.S. health agencies are ...The Hill - 2d -
'Devastated.' 'Cruel.' 'Surreal.' Federal workers share the toll of losing their identity
Thousands of federal workers have been fired in the last month. They're victims of efforts by Donald Trump and his senior adviser, Elon Musk, to downsize the government.NBC News - 2d -
Federal agencies plan second email asking workers for weekly accomplishments
Some agencies plan to send a second Saturday email to federal workers asking them for bullet points on what they did this week, a sign at least some departments plan to continue with the ...The Hill - 2d -
Federal Task Force to Combat Antisemitism visiting 10 college campuses
The Federal Task Force to Combat Anti-Semitism announced Friday it would be visiting 10 university campuses that experienced antisemitic incidents since October 2023. The Department of Justice ...The Hill - 2d -
How Elon Musk Executed His Takeover of the Federal Bureaucracy
The operation was driven with a frenetic focus by the billionaire, who channeled his resentment of regulatory oversight into a drastic overhaul of government agencies.The New York Times - 2d -
How Trump's federal "buyout" offer compares with Musk's 2022 Twitter takeover
There are similarities between ongoing federal "buyout" offers and how Elon Musk handled his acquisition of Twitter. Federal workers received the Trump administration's deferred resignation offer ...CBS News - 1d -
Protests over veterans laid off as part of Trump’s cuts to federal bureaucracy
In Michigan, veterans protested the dismissal of probationary workers at the Department of Veterans Affairs. The Trump administration said the downsizing is part of the president’s campaign promise ...NBC News - 1d -
Federal Workers Again Receive Email Asking Them to Detail Accomplishments
Elon Musk sowed chaos across the government just days ago by asserting that failure to comply with a similar directive would result in their dismissals.The New York Times - 1d -
Federal workers laid off by DOGE sound off as they look for new jobs
Federal workers, some of whom are veterans, were filled with despair and frustration as they searched for jobs after Donald Trump and Elon Musk's cuts to the workforce.ABC News - 21h -
'They've radicalized me': Federal workers fight back as Trump dismantles their work
While protests against Trump and Musk's cuts to the federal government are happening around the country, much of the organizing has been happening online.NBC News - 10h -
Nevada judge reschedules trial for the suspect in Tupac Shakur’s 1996 killing for next year
The trial of the only suspect ever charged in the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur has been postponedABC News - Feb. 18 -
Trump administration hasn't complied with order to halt foreign aid freeze, judge says
The Trump administration has not fully complied with a court order pausing the freezing of foreign assistance grants and contracts, a federal judge ruled.NBC News - Feb. 21 -
You be the judge: should my boyfriend invite our cheating friend to his birthday?
Rhea wants to support the girl who was cheated on but Brody is reluctant to take sides. You decide who needs to get their affairs in order?. Find out how to get a disagreement settled or become ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Judge wants additional arguments on Eric Adams corruption charges potentially being dropped
The federal judge weighing whether charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams should be dropped has appointed outside attorney Paul Clement for more arguments. CBS News' Jake Rosen reports.CBS News - Feb. 21 -
NYC Mayor Eric Adams' corruption trial indefinitely delayed, but judge won't dismiss charges yet
A federal judge indefinitely adjourned New York City Mayor Eric Adams' criminal trial on Friday, but did not yet dismiss the federal corruption charges.NBC News - Feb. 21 -
Judge denies bid to block Trump administration from placing USAID workers on leave
President Trump has targeted the U.S. Agency for International Development as part of his plan to shrink the size of the federal government.CBS News - Feb. 21 -
Judge taps impartial lawyer to argue whether Eric Adams case should be dropped
A federal judge on Friday decided not to dismiss the corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams for now. Instead, he appointed an outside attorney to argue whether the Justice ...CBS News - Feb. 21 -
Judges in D.C., Once Flooded With Jan. 6 Cases, Turn to Trump’s Executive Actions
The jurists are grappling with how to handle a different sort of bid for power by Mr. Trump, sometimes halting his blizzard of executive orders and sometimes letting them move forward.The New York Times - Feb. 22 -
10 former head coaches in off-field analyst roles, highlighted by Georgia's Will Muschamp, Ole Miss' Joe Judge
Last year's NCAA rule change allows analysts to take a bigger role in coaching on the field and several programs are taking advantage by adding big-time names to their support staffsCBS Sports - Feb. 22 -
Man serving 5 life prison sentences walks free after judge gives second chance
A man sentenced to life in prison, with what seemed like no chance of getting out, is now free. That's because of a 90-year-old judge who is trying to rethink America's justice system. Scott ...CBS News - Feb. 22 -
Judge frees New York man after sentencing him to 5 life terms 27 years ago
Walter "King Tut" Johnson was sentenced to five life terms in 1997 by a judge who later released him from prison after 27 years.CBS News - Feb. 22 -
Judge blocks DOE, OPM from disclosing troves of sensitive personal data to DOGE
A federal judge on Monday temporarily barred the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from accessing troves of sensitive personal data from federal agencies. U.S. District Judge Deborah ...The Hill - 6d -
Judge Blocks Elon Musk’s DOGE Team From Education Department’s Student Loan Databases
The American Federation of Teachers, a union representing more than 1.8 million educators, had sued to keep members of Mr. Musk’s government efficiency team out of the Education Department’s systems.The New York Times - 6d -
Judge tosses part of a lawsuit against UK band The 1975 for gay kiss at Malaysian music festival
A London judge has dismissed part of a lawsuit against the British band The 1975 over the lead singer’s gay kiss that led Malaysian authorities to shut down a music festivalABC News - 6d -
Republican files article of impeachment against judge who ordered agencies to restore scrubbed data
Rep. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) on Monday introduced an impeachment resolution against a federal judge who ordered federal health agencies to temporarily restore online datasets scrubbed as part of the ...The Hill - 5d -
Judge declines to restore AP access to White House amid 'Gulf of America' dispute
A federal judge on Monday declined to restore The Associated Press’s access to certain spaces open to the media at the White House, including the Oval Office amid the Trump administration’s battle ...The Hill - 5d -
Judge dismisses corruption indictment against New Jersey power broker George Norcross
The criminal indictment alleging racketeering against longtime New Jersey Democratic powerbroker George Norcross and others has been thrown out on the grounds that the allegations didn’t reach the ...The Hill - 4d -
Judge blocks Trump immigration policy allowing arrests in churches for some religious groups
Lawyers for plaintiffs said many immigrants are afraid to attend religious services while the government enforces the new rule.NBC News - 4d -
Justice Department tells judges it can't comply with court-ordered deadline to release frozen aid funding
The Trump administration said in a court filing Wednesday it cannot comply with a federal judge's order to release foreign aid funding by midnight, despite being directed to do so almost two weeks ...NBC News - 3d -
Democratic senators press Trump nominees on whether officials can ever ignore judges' orders
Several of President Donald Trump’s nominees for senior Justice Department positions faced questions from Senate Democrats on Wednesday about whether it would ever be lawful for a president to defy ...NBC News - 3d -
Judge grills DOJ over flip-flop on whether Jan. 6 pardon covers one man's separate case
WASHINGTON — A Justice Department prosecutor struggled in court on Wednesday to articulate the administration's view of the full intention of President Donald Trump's mass pardon of Jan. 6 rioters, ...NBC News - 3d -
Judge dismisses racketeering indictment against New Jersey Democratic power broker, co-defendants
A state judge on Wednesday agreed to toss out racketeering charges against New Jersey Democratic power broker George Norcross and those charged alongside him.NBC News - 3d -
Judge overthrows conviction of owners of New Zealand island where 22 died in volcanic eruption
The owners of an island volcano in New Zealand where 22 tourists and local guides died in an eruption had their criminal conviction for failing to keep visitors safe thrown out by a judge on Friday.NBC News - 2d -
You be the judge: should my early-rising flatmate keep the noise down while I’m still in bed?
Night owl Reggie hates being woken by early bird Kevin as he gets ready for his day. You decide who has cause for alarm. Find out how to get a disagreement settled or become a juror . I hate ...The Guardian - 2d -
Judge Blocks Trump’s Plan to End Funds for Trans Youth Health Providers in 4 States
The states — Washington, Oregon, Minnesota and Colorado — had sued to block President Trump’s plan to withhold federal funds from hospitals that offer transgender treatment to people under 19.The New York Times - 1d -
The Bangles' memoir retraces the band's steps of walking like Egyptians, meeting Prince and making history
Susanna Hoffs, along with bandmates Vicki and Debbi Peterson, spoke about new book "Eternal Flame," recalling key events in the Bangles' chart-topping run in the 1980s and how the band shaped their ...Los Angeles Times - Feb. 18 -
Luka Doncic is likely off his minutes restriction as the Lakers return to work against Charlotte
Luka Doncic is going back to work with the Los Angeles Lakers, and he’s likely back to full speed as wellABC News - Feb. 19