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Democrats Investigate DOGE's Continued Presence in Federal Agencies

Democratic lawmakers are investigating the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) following Elon Musk's departure, expressing concern over DOGE's continued presence in federal agencies and potential violations of hiring laws, prompting requests for information on its structure, leadership, and a...

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Yosemite National Park's Seasonal Workers Volunteer for Weeks Without Pay

Due to the National Park Service losing almost a quarter of its permanent workforce since January, over 50 seasonal workers at Yosemite National Park volunteered for up to six weeks without pay before being officially hired, performing essential tasks while facing housing instability and potential l...

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Brown University Restores Federal Funding Amid Discrimination Settlement

Brown University has agreed to pay $50 million over 10 years to Rhode Island workforce development organizations and abide by the government's definitions of "male" and "female" to resolve federal funding disputes stemming from alleged racial discrimination and violations of federal civil rights law...

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DOJ Dismisses 15 Immigration Judges Despite Increased Funding

Fifteen immigration judges were dismissed by the Department of Justice, despite recent funding increases for immigration-related activities, contradicting the administration's stated goal of increasing deportations and potentially delaying case processing; over 100 judges have been let go in the pas...

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Supreme Court Backs Trump's Mass Firings in Federal Agencies

The Supreme Court overruled a lower court, allowing President Trump to proceed with mass firings and agency reorganizations without Congressional approval, impacting over a dozen agencies and potentially tens of thousands of employees despite concerns about exceeding executive authority.

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VA Cancels Plans for Mass Layoffs, Will Reduce Staff by 30,000

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced it will not conduct mass layoffs, instead reducing its staff by roughly 30,000 employees by September, primarily through attrition, a hiring freeze, and deferred resignations, after previously considering cutting 80,000 jobs.

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Trump Considers Federalizing D.C. Police After Assault

President Trump announced he may federalize Washington, D.C.'s police force and overturn its home rule after a former government employee, Edward Coristine, was assaulted during a carjacking attempt on Sunday. Two 15-year-old suspects were arrested.

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Federal Buyout Program Costs Billions, Sparks Controversy

The federal government is paying over 154,000 employees, or 6% of its civilian workforce, not to work until September 30th under a deferred resignation program, incurring billions in costs and facing legal challenges.

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Federal Government's Reduced Presence in Ottawa Impacts City's Economy"

The underutilization of federal office space in Ottawa, coupled with recent job losses and a lack of a clear workforce strategy, is negatively affecting the city's economy and overall vitality, prompting calls for a comprehensive plan that includes a defined return-to-office policy and investment in...

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Supreme Court Allows Mass Federal Firings

On July 8, 2025, the US Supreme Court overturned a lower court's injunction halting mass federal employee firings ordered by President Trump, allowing the Trump administration to proceed with its plan despite concerns raised by Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson about the potential for massive job losses...

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EPA Headquarters Suffers Widespread Maintenance Failures Amidst Resignation Program

The Environmental Protection Agency headquarters is experiencing widespread issues with its air conditioning and elevators, causing unsafe conditions for staff, and raising concerns about potential links to a voluntary resignation program and recent administrative actions.

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Trump Consolidates US Wildland Firefighting Amidst Safety Concerns

President Trump ordered the consolidation of US wildland firefighting into a single Federal Wildland Fire Service, despite warnings of increased costs and risks, citing the need for quicker response times following the January Los Angeles wildfires; the plan involves transferring thousands of person...

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