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Layoffs start at federal agencies that deal with health, drugs, food, more
Employees of the massive U.S. Department of Health and Human Services began getting dismissal notices in a major overhaul expected to ultimately lay off up to 10,000 people.CBS News - 3d -
Trump has gone too far — and Americans are noticing
Trump's actions on immigration, executive orders, spending, tariffs and the Department of Government Efficiency have alienated many Americans, who are concerned about his disregard for democratic ...The Hill - 2d -
Watch live: Duffy testifies on Trump administration infrastructure funding
Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Sean Duffy will face questioning from the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Wednesday morning on infrastructure funding under the Trump ...The Hill - 2d -
Biden’s Health Secretary Joins the Governor’s Race in California
Xavier Becerra, the former secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, may face Kamala Harris in a potential Democratic showdown in their home state.The New York Times - 2d -
Several Colorado students' visas revoked, universities say
At least nine students between the University of Colorado and Colorado State University have had their student visas revoked by the Department of Homeland Security, spokespeople for the schools ...CBS News - 2d -
Tesla shares rise on report Elon Musk could be leaving DOGE post soon
Tesla shares rose after Politico reported that CEO Elon Musk could leave his post at the so-called Department of Government Efficiency.CNBC - 2d -
Inside the C.D.C., a Final ‘Love Letter’ Before Mass Layoffs
The agency’s injury center was among the departments that were largely gutted in Tuesday’s wave of dismissals. Read a staff member’s letter to colleagues while they awaited their fates.The New York Times - 2d -
CDC's IVF team gutted even as Trump calls himself the 'fertilization president'
A team that tracked how well in vitro fertilization worked across the U.S. was abruptly cut Tuesday as part of the sweeping layoffs at the Department of Health and Human Services.NBC News - 2d -
Trump administration announces plans to build AI data centers on federal land
The Trump administration identified 16 sites for the development of artificial intelligence (AI) data centers Thursday on land owned by the Department of Energy. The centers comprise rows of ...The Hill - 1d -
Jobless Claim Rate Stays Stable Despite Mass Federal Layoffs
New Labor Department data show private businesses are avoiding mass firings, but the many federal layoffs haven’t translated into new claims.Inc. - 1d -
Pentagon watchdog investigating Hegseth's use of Signal
The Defense Department's internal watchdog is investigating Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's use of the messaging app Signal to discuss highly sensitive military information, according to a newly ...The Hill - 1d -
Pentagon launches investigation into Pete Hegseth’s use of Signal app after sensitive information leak
Defense chief and others discussed US military operations on messaging app that included journalist. The inspector general of the Department of Defense (DoD) is launching an investigation into ...The Guardian - 1d -
How Kennedy is already weakening America's childhood vaccine system
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Department of Health and Human Services cut $2 billion from a program that supports vaccines for vulnerable children.NBC News - 1d -
DOGE Adviser’s Hacking Claims Underscore Importance of Vetting Digital Histories
A veteran of Elon Musk’s companies, now working in the Justice Department, previously bragged about hacking software and taking a rival’s customer data.Inc. - 13h -
Dear DOGE: Save a trillion, but by cutting red tape, not services
Elon Musk's recent shift in tone and the Department of Government Efficiency's firing of probationary employees demonstrate the need to measure twice and cut once, and to eliminate GSA, GPRA, and ...The Hill - 9h -
Bird flu could be heading north this spring with fewer federal health officials working to stop it
Bird flu cases could rise as birds migrate north. But the sweeping cuts to the Department of Health and Human Services include workers focused on the virus.NBC News - 9h -
Mar 27: CBS News 24/7, 1pm ET
The Trump administration plans to shrink the workforce of the Department of Health and Human Services by nearly a quarter; MLB Opening Day kicks off with 14 games on the schedule.CBS News - 7h -
Supreme Court will allow cancellation of education grants for now
The Supreme Court divided 5-4 in granting a DOJ request to pause a lower court order requiring the Education Department to reinstate grants to universities and nonprofits.CBS News - 5h -
Bogg Bag Is Expanding Production Out of China, Offering a Playbook for Uncertain Times
Founder and CEO Kim Vaccarella explains how she’s adapting her supply chain in response to tariffs.Inc. - 6d -
Russia targets Ukrainian military hospital as Trump lashes out at Putin
President Trump offered his most critical comments at Russian President Vladimir Putin for comments he made about the leader of Ukraine.CBS News - 5d -
Man arrested in brutal assault of bride-to-be on bachelorette outing in Dallas
A man has been arrested in connection with the violent beating of a woman who was celebrating her bachelorette weekend in Dallas last week.NBC News - 5d -
Houston and Auburn round out all-No. 1 seed men's Final Four
The men’s Final Four is complete after Houston and Auburn both won Sunday in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament.NBC News - 5d -
Milan to sell star players if they miss out on Champions League
Milan are the club that have flown the Serie A flag the highest in the Champions League, having won the competition 7 times. Although the last couple of decades haven’t been the most successful, ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Aaron Glenn: Justin Fields is ready to break out as a top-notch quarterback
Jets General Manager Darren Mougey sang the praises of quarterback Justin Fields on Sunday and the team's head coach is doing the same thing.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Wall Street Still Can’t Figure Out President Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’
The president promises to reveal a broad tariff plan on April 2.Inc. - 4d -
Adolescence: drama schools hit out at ‘stars from nowhere’ narrative
The drama teachers behind the young actors in the Netflix smash say their lack of recognition ‘has caused wide upset’. Adolescence’s stratospheric success has catapulted its young cast of unknown ...The Guardian - 4d -
How Hansi Flick has brought the best out of prolific Barcelona superstar
Robert Lewandowski appeared to have lost the confidence of the management towards the end of last season and might have considered leaving the club in the summer if it was not for Xavi Hernandez’s ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Phillies shortstop Trea Turner out of starting lineup again with back spasm
Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner was not in the starting lineup Monday for a third straight game because of a back spasm. Turner could be available to pinch hit in Philadelphia's home ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
UNC basketball commit stands out at McDonald's All-American practice
UNC basketball commit Caleb Wilson earned praise at the McDonald's All-American practice.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Jr. calls out 'idiots' opposed to torpedo bats
Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. fired back on social media to critics of the Yankees' use of torpedo bats, as the club launched 15 home runs over the weekend.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Heartbroken parents call out children's names at earthquake-hit pre-school
At least 12 children were killed when their preschool collapsed as Friday’s huge quake hit Myanmar.BBC News - 4d -
Stocks close out their worst quarter since 2022 amid tariff uncertainty
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq logged their worst performance since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine slammed into the global economy.NBC News - 4d -
I Struck Out With Tinder and OpenAI’s New Dating Game
The two companies are working together to help you practice ‘cringeworthy moments.’ The result? Lots of rejection.Inc. - 4d -
Watch: House Democrats speak out against Trump agenda, mass layoffs
House Democratic leaders gave remarks Tuesday morning in opposition to President Trump's moves to overhaul the federal government. Democrats have taken to holding town halls in GOP districts and ...The Hill - 3d -
Paige Bueckers and Geno Auriemma Are Bringing Out the Best in Each Other
UConn’s title quest has been made possible by a star player who is the yin to her coach’s yang, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - 3d -
Watch live: Democrats to call out layoffs at Social Security Administration
Democrats in both chambers of Congress are railing against executive actions from the Trump administration that target social programs such as Social Security and Medicaid. Senate Democratic Leader ...The Hill - 3d -
Wisconsin basketball out of contention for a top-ranked transfer portal forward
Wisconsin basketball, after expressing initial interest, is not in contention for one of the top-ranked transfer forwardsYahoo Sports - 3d -
WATCH: Baby pygmy hippo has big day out at Richmond Zoo
Poppy, the baby pygmy hippo born just before Christmas in 2024, ventured outside for the first time at the Metro Richmond Zoo.ABC News - 3d
