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Federal student loan site down Wednesday, a day after layoffs gutted Education Department
An hours-long outage on StudentAidABC News - 1d -
Trump says McMahon made decisions on mass layoffs at Education Department
President Trump on Wednesday said Education Secretary Linda McMahon was behind the mass layoffs at the agency, not mentioning tech billionaire Elon Musk while defending the overhaul. “When we cut— ...The Hill - 1d -
FAFSA site sees outage after Education Department mass layoff
The studentaid.gov website was down for hours Wednesday after the Education Department laid off half its workforce. Downdetector saw hundreds of users report the outage of the Free Application ...The Hill - 21h -
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2025 NFL free agency Day 3 grades: Vikings earn 'A' for Javon Hargrave deal, Steelers get 'B-' for Darius Slay
Which teams improved the most on WednesdayCBS Sports - 19h -
Watch live: Trump holds St. Patrick's Day celebration at White House
President Trump on Wednesday evening is set to host his first St. Patrick's Day celebration at the White House since returning to office. Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin, who was elected in ...The Hill - 1d -
NASA set to bring astronauts home after 8-day mission turns into nine months
On Wednesday, a SpaceX rocket is scheduled to blast off from Florida, possibly clearing the way for the long-awaited homecoming of astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunny Williams. Their eight day stay ...CBS News - 1d -
'Wealthy tax dodgers' could benefit from IRS layoffs, Democrats warn
Democrats says "wealthy tax dodgers" could see less IRS scrutiny amid agency layoffs. Here's what to know.CNBC - 2d -
'Upsetting': Civil servants across the US part of Department of Education's layoffs
The Department of Education's mass layoffs on Tuesday affected some 1,315 employees -- including civil servants around the country.ABC News - 1d -
Judge appears likely to grant request to reinstate thousands of fired probationary workers
BALTIMORE — A federal judge in Maryland suggested Wednesday that he might direct that thousands of fired federal workers get their jobs back, at least temporarily, after hearing arguments that ...NBC News - 1d -
Department of Education offices closed Wednesday for 'security reasons'
The Department of Education told staff in an email Tuesday that its offices would be closed Wednesday for “security reasons.” The email, obtained by NewsNation, said workers needed to leave the ...The Hill - 2d -
More NOAA cuts, 1,000 layoffs expected, sources say
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) employees are expecting more layoffs at the agency, sources say. This comes after drastic cuts as part of President Trump's measures to shrink ...CBS News - 3d -
'Wealthy tax dodgers' could benefit from IRS layoffs, Democrats warn
As the IRS faces mass layoffs, Congressional Democrats warn those staffing cuts could undermine the agency’s progress in collecting unpaid funds from “wealthy tax dodgers.”NBC News - 2d -
Education secretary: Mass layoffs first step toward total shutdown
Education Secretary Linda McMahon affirmed late Tuesday that mass layoffs are the first step toward shuttering the Education Department — a long-time goal of President Trump's since his time on the ...The Hill - 1d -
Treasury yields end higher for second day after CPI inflation data comes in cooler than expected
Bond yields closed with back-to-back gains Wednesday after the consumer-price index report for February came in cooler than Wall Street expected.MarketWatch - 1d -
Judge halts effort to deport Columbia protest leader, sets Wednesday hearing
A federal judge on Monday scheduled a Wednesday court hearing for Mahmoud Khalil, a recent Columbia University graduate who was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), ...The Hill - 3d -
Department of Education staff told offices will be closed Wednesday
The email sent to Department of Education staff said offices will be closed "for security reasons."CBS News - 2d -
Wednesday Briefing: U.S. Resumes Aid to Ukraine
Plus, a tale of two Rwandas.The New York Times - 2d -
Alejandro Tosti dives into water after making hole-in-one on par-3 17th Wednesday at The Players
Alejandro Tosti on Wednesday ahead of The Players aced the famed 17th hole at TPC Sawgrass’ Stadium Course and promptly made a splash.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Why a ‘good’ CPI report on Wednesday may not be enough to turn stock-market carnage around
Wednesday’s consumer-price index report is now in sharp focus with investors hoping more clarity on stagflation concerns could help stem the stock-market selloff.MarketWatch - 1d -
NBA DFS: Top DraftKings, FanDuel daily Fantasy basketball picks for Wednesday, March 12 include LaMelo Ball
SportsLine's Mike McClure, a daily Fantasy pro with more than $2 million in winnings, gives optimal NBA DFS lineup advice for Wednesday, March 12CBS Sports - 1d -
30-Day ceasefire for Ukraine?
Ukraine says it is ready to accept a US proposal for an initial 30-day ceasefire.BBC News - 2d -
President Trump says Russia could face consequences if it doesn't sign ceasefire with Ukraine
President Trump threatened Russia with consequences on Wednesday if it doesn't agree to a 30-day ceasefire with Ukraine. CBS News' Holly Williams has more.CBS News - 22h -
Commerce secretary says 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum will go into effect Wednesday
During an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, Commerce Sec. Howard Lutnick explains which tariffs will take effect and which have been postponed by President Donald Trump.NBC News - 4d -
A big inflation report is on the way Wednesday. Here's what to expect
The consumer price index for February is forecast to show an increase of 0.3% for goods and services across the largest economy in the world.CNBC - 2d -
Trump's FDA nominee faces Senate questions after agency layoffs and resignations
Dr. Marty Makary will answer questions from a Senate panel about his plans to lead the Food and Drug AdministrationABC News - Mar. 6 -
Why Workday’s CEO Made a Tough Layoff Decision to Invest in AI
Carl Eschenbach explains how workers—including CEOs—can coexist with AI.Inc. - 4d -
As Tech Layoffs Mount, Blame a Broken System, Not Broken People
This mindset shift is the first step to recovery.Inc. - 3d -
Chips Grant Staff Asked ‘Demeaning’ IQ Questions Before Layoffs Hit
Asking an on-the-job employee whether they’re smart enough to do their work is bizarre. But it’s apparently another tactic in the administration’s quest to shrink the federal workforce.Inc. - 2d -
Why student-loan borrowers ‘are going to feel the brunt’ of the Education Department layoffs
The cuts come during what was already set to be a period of mass upheaval for the student-loan system.MarketWatch - 1d -
NOAA braces for mass layoffs, fueling concerns about lifesaving weather services
NOAA is preparing to lay off more than 1,000 workers as part of the Trump administration's mandate for agencies to prepare "reductions in force," according to sources.ABC News - 1d -
What the Education Department layoffs could mean for students with disabilities
The Department of Education cut nearly half its civil rights investigators, which experts say could have a major impact on children with special needs.NBC News - 1d -
Dem AGs sue over Trump administration’s Education Department layoffs
Democratic attorneys general in Washington, D.C., and 20 states sued Thursday over the Trump administration’s efforts to lay off nearly half of the Education Department workforce. Earlier this ...The Hill - 21h -
DC housing market shows signs of cracks amid mass federal layoffs
The number of active listings in the D.C. metro area is sharply higher compared with last year.CNBC - 15h -
Worst day of the year for markets
Markets suffered a steep sell off today following President Trump not denying that a recession could be a result of his trade policies. All three major indexes have seen a notable decline since the ...NBC News - 3d -
Musk's Starlink could help remote parts of India get online under deals with telecoms players
Elon Musk’s Starlink has signed an agreement with India’s top telecom operator on Wednesday to bring the U.S. satellite internet giant’s services to the world’s most populous country, a day after ...ABC News - 2d -
Musk visits National Security Agency after urging 'overhaul' of U.S. cyberespionage hub
Elon Musk paid an unannounced visit to the National Security Agency on Wednesday and met with its chief, days after he called for an "overhaul" of the U.S.'s top cyberespionage hub.NBC News - 11h -
Sources: Tucker joining Knicks on 10-day deal
Free agent P.J. Tucker is joining the New York Knicks on a 10-day contract, sources told ESPN.ESPN - 5d -
How to Envision Year-End Success at 90 Days
Leaders can look forward with confidence. It starts by taking the lessons of the first 90 days to plan for year-end success.Inc. - 1d -
Cowboys gain almost $9 million in cap space Wednesday because they were so bad in 2024
Well, there's a silver lining to almost everything if one looks hard enough. The Cowboys just got extra 2025 cap space for being so bad in 2024.Yahoo Sports - 13h
