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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 - 2d -
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 - 2d -
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 - 2d -
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 - 2d -
Trump administration to shrink federal health agencies by 20,000 employees
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy will cut 3,500 jobs from the Food and Drug Administration and 2,400 from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.CBS News - 6d -
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 - 2d -
Jack Flaherty to start for Detroit Tigers in Opening Day at Comerica Park vs White Sox
Jack Flaherty, who returned to the Detroit Tigers in free agency, will start Friday's home opener at Comerica Park against the Chicago White Sox.Yahoo Sports - 21h -
Jets GM names Justin Fields starting QB: 'We believe in Justin'
The New York Jets gave Justin Fields a lucrative, two-year contract in free agency. GM Darren Mougey says the team plans to start him in 2025.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
10 remaining free agents who could start for Cowboys in 2025
The Cowboys have done a lot in free agency, but they still have several holes to fill.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Trump Administration Has Begun a War on Science, Researchers Say
Nearly 2,000 scientists urged that Congress restore funding to federal agencies decimated by recent cuts.The New York Times - 3d -
Elon Musk Visits CIA to Discuss DOGE Cuts
A federal judge ordered the agency to reconsider its firings of employees who had been assigned to diversity recruiting.The New York Times - 3d -
Trump Administration Demands Additional Cuts at C.D.C.
In addition to reductions in agency personnel, federal regulators are demanding $2.9 billion in contract cancellations.The New York Times - 1d -
Tennis star Coco Gauff is starting her own management firm
Coco Gauff is leaving her longtime agency and launching her own management firm so she can “take greater ownership” of her tennis career as she grows “as an athlete, entrepreneur, and changemaker,” ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
FCC chair threatens ABC's broadcast license over Disney DEI practices
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Brendan Carr suggested in an interview Monday that ABC’s broadcast license could be at risk as the federal regulatory agency probes Disney, ABC’s ...The Hill - 3d -
FTC chair defends Trump firing of Democratic commissioners
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Andrew Ferguson on Wednesday defended President Trump’s decision to fire the agency’s Democratic commissioners. FTC commissioners Rebecca Kelly ...The Hill - 1d -
OL Jake Curhan, Kelvin Beachum officially sign contracts with Arizona Cardinals
The Cardinals agreed to deals with Curhan and Beachum at the start of free agency. They finally signed their contracts.Yahoo Sports - 8h -
‘Chaos’: Trump cuts to Noaa disrupt staffing and weather forecasts
US climate agency upended as Doge efforts to slash federal government compromise email security. A sense of chaos has gripped the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (Noaa), one of the ...The Guardian - 3d -
Majorities in Michigan support state-level DOGE, disapprove of Musk: Survey
A majority of Michigan voters support the idea of a state-level agency to make government more efficient, but are critical of Elon Musk's federal Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) efforts.The Hill - 2d -
‘FDA as we've known it is finished': Former commissioner
Former Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Robert Califf said the federal agency that he’s known for years “is finished” after mass layoffs began Tuesday morning. “The FDA as we've ...The Hill - 2d -
70 percent oppose impeaching judges over Trump rulings: Poll
Most Americans oppose impeaching federal judges who have ruled against President Trump's spending cuts and agency closures, according to a new poll. In the Marquette University Law School poll, 70 ...The Hill - 17h -
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 - 6d -
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 -
Democrats rip reported National Security Agency director's firing
Top Democrats on Capitol Hill have slammed the reported firing of National Security Agency Director Gen. Timothy Haugh and other top agency staffers, questioning how the dismissals will make the ...The Hill - 57m -
Widespread job cuts begin at health agencies
Layoffs began widely Tuesday morning at the Department of Health and Human Services as the agency sets out to cut some 10,000 full-time jobs as the Trump administration works to drastically shrink ...NBC News - 3d -
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 - 1d -
Where are the Cincinnati Bengals at with free agency? What Zac Taylor said
Bengals fans aren't going to like this free agency note from Zac Taylor.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Colts exploring OL options in both free agency and NFL draft
With uncertainty at right guard, the Colts are still exploring outside options through both free agency and the NFL draft.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Trump’s Dismantling of Minority Business Agency Could Hinder Job Growth
Supporters of the agency said its gutting could hurt minority-owned businesses that already face additional barriers to gaining capital.The New York Times - 2d -
Environment Agency orders review into tyre recycling after BBC probe
Environment Agency review waste tyre exports after BBC probe reveals millions sent to furnaces in India.BBC News - 2d -
49ers place in NFL hierarchy drops after slow free agency
A modest free agency period sees the 49ers paying the price in the latest batch of ESPN NFL power rankings.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Browns don't rule out a reunion with Joe Flacco in NFL free agency
As the Browns look to continue to overhaul their QB room, they may return to a familiar face in NFL free agency: Joe Flacco.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
NFL execs with mixed feelings on Jaguars' free agency approach
Depending on which NFL execs are asked, there are varying thoughts on the Jacksonville Jaguars' approach to free agency.Yahoo Sports - 19h -
Analyzing Packers roster post-free agency, pre-2025 NFL draft
Breaking down the Packers roster -- position by position -- post-free agency and pre-2025 NFL draft.Yahoo Sports - 16h -
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. - 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 - 2d -
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. - 16h -
NFL approves allowing direct contact between teams, impending free agents during negotiating window
The Steelers' proposal to allow for communication between impending free agents and interested teams during the two-day negotiating period before the start of free agency has passed.Yahoo Sports - 2d