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Laid-off federal workers likely targets of US adversaries: Intelligence
Adversaries are targeting federal workers who have been laid off amid the Trump administration's attempt to downsize to recruit as spies, according to new intelligence.ABC News - 21h -
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 -
Trump federal worker firings threatens to destabilize DC economy
President Trump’s widespread firing of federal workers threatens to destabilize a Washington economy closely intertwined with the fate of government employees. More than 80 percent of the nation’s ...The Hill - 4d -
Federal Workers Walk Into Chaos Amid Return to Office
President Trump has described his new in-office requirement as a way to ensure workers are doing their jobs. He sees potentially leading more employees to quit as an added benefit.The New York Times - 4d -
Federal Health Workers Make Up Less Than 1% of Agency Spending
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suggests that laying off thousands of federal workers would tame a massive budget. But nearly all of the agency’s money goes to hospitals, doctors and nursing ...The New York Times - 3d -
Federal judge blocks mass firings of CFPB workers
A federal judge has blocked the mass firings of employees at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.CBS News - Mar. 28 -
Thousands of Federal Workers Are Losing Their Jobs. That’s a Golden Opportunity for Small Businesses Looking for Talent
A recruiting expert explains how small businesses can find and hire fired federal workers with valuable, in-demand skills.Inc. - 1d -
Trump administration cuts 10,000 HHS jobs to downsize bureaucracy
In an effort to cut spending, the Trump administration laid off 10,000 federal workers from the Department of Health and Human Services. Meanwhile, in a symbolic move, Democratic Senator Cory ...NBC News - 3d -
Several federal agencies launch a new 'deferred resignation' effort to encourage workers to leave their jobs
WASHINGTON — At least five federal agencies are offering workers a new "deferred resignation" opportunity in the latest attempt by the Trump administration to slash the size of the U.S. government.NBC News - 4d -
Fired Federal Workers Get Love—and Jobs—From State Governments
As DOGE layoffs near 100,000, state and local governments are actively recruiting former federal employees for openings that need their skills.Inc. - 5d -
Thousands of US health agency workers laid off in overhaul led by RFK Jr
Trump administration begins reducing Health and Human Services workforce as Kennedy plans up to 10,000 job cuts. Thousands of Health and Human Services (HHS) employees across the country are being ...The Guardian - 4d -
UAW's Shawn Fain slams Trump executive order targeting federal unions
UAW president Shawn Fain said Trump's order to end collective bargaining for swath of federal workers would cost 700,000 people their union contracts.CBS News - Mar. 28 -
Federal agency workers supporting museums, libraries put on leave
Nearly all employees at the Institute of Museum and Library Services, which supports U.S. museums and libraries, were put on administrative leave Monday, an administration official said.CBS News - 4d -
Dozens of free measles vaccine clinics close in Texas as federal funding is cut
As Texas measles outbreak continues, federal funding cuts have forced public health officials in Dallas to cancel dozens of vaccination clinics and lay off 21 workers.NBC News - 3d -
Stellantis idles plants in Mexico and Canada due to tariffs
About 900 U.S.-represented employees at supporting plants will be temporarily laid off, in addition to about 4,500 hourly workers at the Canadian plant.CNBC - 1d -
DOGE Accesses Federal Payroll System Over Objections of Career Staff
Elon Musk’s team gains visibility into sensitive information about hundreds of thousands of government workers despite security concerns raised by IT officials.The New York Times - 5d -
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 - 23h -
2/25: CBS Morning News
Musk gives federal workers "another chance" to justify their jobs; Blue Ghost spacecraft shares stunning footage of the moon.CBS News - 4d -
ZeniMax workers vote to strike over Microsoft negotiations
ZeniMax Workers United voted overwhelmingly in favor of a strike over contract negotiations with parent company Microsoft.VentureBeat - 3d -
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Federal workers impacted by DOGE layoffs look to speak to lawmakers on Capitol Hill; Cat missing during cross-country move found hiding inside couch for three weeks.CBS News - 4d -
Stellantis to pause production at Windsor plant, lay off 900 workers in Midwest
Jeep-maker Stellantis is idling production at plants in Canada and Mexico and will temporarily lay off 900 workers in the Midwest.CBS News - 1d -
Blue-Collar Workers Feel Unhappy and Underpaid, a Survey Finds
A recent study finds 1 in 4 U.S. workers in manual, industrial roles feel less satisfied with their jobs than other categories of employees.Inc. - 2d -
Plastics factory found not responsible for deaths of workers during Hurricane Helene flooding
Tennessee’s workplace safety agency has absolved a plastics plant of responsibility in the deaths of six workers who were swept away by floodwaters from Hurricane Helene.NBC News - 1d -
Israel killed 15 Palestinian paramedics and rescue workers one by one, says UN
Workers on a mission to help colleagues were buried in mass grave in southern Gaza, says humanitarian office. Fifteen Palestinian paramedics and rescue workers, including at least one United ...The Guardian - 5d -
Workers at Wilson Center Put on Leave as Trump Seeks Shutdown
About 130 employees of the Wilson Center were told they were being put on leave, just four days after workers for Elon Musk’s team entered the center.The New York Times - 1d -
Italy’s biggest union joins prosecution of farm owner over death of Indian migrant worker
Italy’s main trade union confederation said it was joining the prosecution of a farm owner charged with the murder of an Indian migrant worker.NBC News - 3d -
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 - 3d -
Senate Democrats open investigation into reports AI could replace contract workers at Education Department
Senate Democrats are opening an investigation into reports that Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is attempting to replace some contract workers at the Education Department ...The Hill - 3d -
Video Shows Aid Workers Killed in Gaza Under Gunfire Barrage, With Ambulance Lights On
The U.N. has said Israel killed the workers. The video appears to contradict Israel’s version of the incident, which described the vehicles as “advancing suspiciously” without headlights or ...The New York Times - 17h -
Eric Adams corruption case dismissed by federal judge
A federal judge has dismissed the criminal case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D) with prejudice, ensuring the charges cannot be refiled. The ruling dropping the charges comes after the ...The Hill - 3d -
The federal government is phasing out paper checks. Here's who will be affected
By the fall, all federal departments and agencies will phase out the use of paper checks and switch to electronic payments, according to the White House.CNBC - 3d -
RFK Jr. exiles top federal health leaders, including Fauci's replacement
Top federal health leaders across the Department of Health and Human Services were effectively ousted Tuesday from their posts.CBS News - 3d -
Energy Department Invites AI Development at Los Alamos and Other Federal Lands
The DOE says that there are 16 federal sites that would be ideal places for tech companies to build AI data centers.Inc. - 1d -
Leavitt: Trump tariffs won’t lead to 'pain' for American-owned businesses or US workers
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said President Trump’s tariffs won’t lead to “pain” for U.S. workers or American-owned businesses amid concern after “Liberation Day.” Leavitt joined ...The Hill - 1d -
‘Only job I know’: tiny Lesotho’s garment workers reel from Trump’s 50% tariffs
Impoverished African country is hit with highest tariff rate, overturning decades of global trade policy. The day after Donald Trump announced sweeping global tariffs, Lesotho’s garment workers ...The Guardian - 1d -
Our aid workers were brutally killed and thrown into a mass grave in Gaza. This must never happen again | Jagan Chapagain
A record number of humanitarian workers were killed last year. My staff’s red uniforms should have protected them. Instead they became their death shrouds. Jagan Chapagain is secretary general of ...The Guardian - 12h -
Video Shows Aid Workers Killed in Gaza Under Gunfire Barrage, With Ambulance Lights On
The U.N. has said Israel killed the workers. The video appears to contradict Israel’s version of events, which said the vehicles were “advancing suspiciously” without headlights or emergency signals.The New York Times - 5h