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10,000 Federal Health Workers to Be Laid Off
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a major restructuring of the Health and Human Services Department, which now employs about 82,000 people.The New York Times - Mar. 27 -
What to know about the U.S. military's Pituffik Space Base in Greenland
The remote Pituffik Space Base in northwestern Greenland, which Vice President JD Vance is visiting on Friday, is the U.S. Department of Defense’s northernmost installationABC News - Mar. 28 -
Idaho man arrested and accused of striking Tesla counterprotester with car, police say
An Idaho man was arrested and accused of striking a counterprotester with his car during a protest at a Tesla dealership Saturday, according to the Meridian Police Department.NBC News - 4d -
Musk on Tesla vehicle attacks: 'That's somebody else's car'
Elon Musk has denounced the anti-Tesla vandalism that has been sparked by his role in President Trump's administration and the Department of Government Efficiency, stating that it is "insane" and ...The Hill - 4d -
Real Madrid, Liverpool interested in €50 million-rated South American centre-back
Real Madrid are looking into the possibility of reinforcing their centre-back department in the summer given the advancing ages of David Alaba and Antonio Rudiger, both of whom have contracts that ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Senate Democrats demand release of Harvard Medical School researcher
A group of Senate Democrats on Monday sent a letter to the Department of Homeland Security demanding the release of a Harvard Medical School researcher who was detained by Immigration and Customs ...The Hill - 3d -
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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 - 3d -
Dave Coulier caught a cold during an advanced round of chemo. It could have killed him
Dave Coulier, comedian and 'Full House' actor, resurfaces after six rounds of chemo for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. He's a bit challenged now in the hair department.Los Angeles Times - 3d -
Giants envision unique role for newly-signed pass-rusher
The New York Giants add depth to their pass-rushing department this offseason, signing former Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman Chauncey Golston […]Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Add More N.Y.P.D. Officers to Fight Crime? Mamdani Has Different Ideas.
Many candidates for mayor of New York City support hiring more police officers. Zohran Mamdani wants to create a Department of Community Safety instead.The New York Times - 3d -
HHS begins layoffs in 'painful' reorganization
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has initiated the layoffs that will impact roughly 10,000 of its employees as part of the reorganization announced last week, with staffers ...The Hill - 2d -
Layoffs begin at US health agencies responsible for research, tracking disease and regulating food
Hundreds of employees have wrapped around the U.S. Health and Human Services Department headquarters in Washington, where they've begun receiving notices of dismissal in an overhaul ultimately ...ABC News - 2d -
Pentagon offering new round of voluntary resignations, retirements
The Defense Department plans to offer a new round of voluntary resignations and early retirements to the civilian workforce, but how it will go about this is unclear. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ...The Hill - 2d -
No charges filed against Kim Delaney or her husband following domestic dispute
Delaney was booked by the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon, while Morgan was booked for misdemeanor domestic violence. Days later, prosecutors said the ...Los Angeles Times - 2d -
Federal firings and office closures create concerns for miners
Reported closures and firings at federal offices are creating concerns about the safety and health of coal miners. On Tuesday, massive layoffs at the Department of Health and Human were expected ...The Hill - 2d -
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 - 2d -
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 - 1d -
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 - 1d -
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 - 1d -
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 - 1d -
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 - 21h -
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. - 21h -
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 - 19h -
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 - 18h -
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 - 19h -
Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Parts of Trump’s Anti-DEI Orders
A U.S. district court ruled that the Labor Department can’t require federal grant recipients and contractors to prove they aren’t running programs that run counter to recent executive edicts.Inc. - 6d -
Between the Columns for Monday, March 31
There are three roster spots left to fill currently and the Tigers desperately need some help in the 3-point shooting department if Gates wants to run the offense similarly. So, at this point, I ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Federal employees union sues over Trump move to block collective bargaining
A federal employee union has sued to block a Trump administration order that would strip bargaining rights at 18 departments, arguing the president abused a limited national security authority to ...The Hill - 3d -
Musk’s Doge gains access to federal payroll system despite staff warnings
Officials said accessing system that processes 276,000 employees’ salaries could put unit at risk of cyber-attacks. Members of Elon Musk ’s so-called “department of government efficiency” (Doge) ...The Guardian - 3d -
Top Officials Placed on Leave After Denying DOGE Access to Federal Payroll Systems
DOGE demanded full access to a US Department of the Interior system that handles even the Supreme Court's paychecks. When top staff asked questions, they were put on leave.Wired - 3d -
Orioles score early, late to beat Red Sox, 8-5, in home opener
BALTIMORE — The last time the Orioles played a game at Camden Yards, fans arrived anxious and departed apoplectic. With hopes of a World Series run, the Orioles were again swept out of the ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
North Dakota hunters have 55% success rate during 2024 deer gun season
Mar. 31—BISMARCK — North Dakota deer hunters had a 55% success rate during the 2024 deer gun season — unchanged from 2023 — the Game and Fish Department said Monday, March 31. According to a Game ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
One player deserves credit for his efforts for Manchester City but his errors are costly
This season has seen a host of players struggle for Manchester City. Kyle Walker was one of those players and he departed the club for AC Milan in January. His departure meant that Rico Lewis and ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Trump’s Mantra from Schools to FEMA: ‘Move it Back to the States’
President Trump justifies his plan to shutter the Education Department by saying that states should control schools. He’s using the idea to explain other policies now, too.The New York Times - 3d
