Trump Administration's Mass Federal Layoffs Spark Legal Battles
The Trump administration terminated 243 TSA employees and plans to significantly cut FEMA staff as part of wider budget cuts affecting numerous federal agencies, sparking legal challenges and criticism from some Republicans.
Trump Administration's Mass Federal Layoffs Spark Legal Battles
The Trump administration terminated 243 TSA employees and plans to significantly cut FEMA staff as part of wider budget cuts affecting numerous federal agencies, sparking legal challenges and criticism from some Republicans.
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40% Bias Score
Legal Challenges Fail to Immediately Curb Elon Musk's Influence in Federal Government
Federal judges have repeatedly blocked attempts to immediately limit Elon Musk's role in the Department of Government Efficiency due to insufficient evidence of imminent harm, despite concerns over access to sensitive data and the Trump administration's sweeping staff cuts.
Legal Challenges Fail to Immediately Curb Elon Musk's Influence in Federal Government
Federal judges have repeatedly blocked attempts to immediately limit Elon Musk's role in the Department of Government Efficiency due to insufficient evidence of imminent harm, despite concerns over access to sensitive data and the Trump administration's sweeping staff cuts.
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52% Bias Score
NSF Fires 168 Probationary Employees in Federal Downsizing
The National Science Foundation (NSF) terminated 168 probationary employees on Tuesday, representing 12% of its workforce, to comply with a White House executive order aimed at reducing the size of the federal government; the NSF had a budget of nearly $9.1 billion in fiscal 2024.
NSF Fires 168 Probationary Employees in Federal Downsizing
The National Science Foundation (NSF) terminated 168 probationary employees on Tuesday, representing 12% of its workforce, to comply with a White House executive order aimed at reducing the size of the federal government; the NSF had a budget of nearly $9.1 billion in fiscal 2024.
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36% Bias Score
D.C. Unemployment Spikes Amidst Trump's Federal Layoffs
President Trump's efforts to reduce the federal workforce have resulted in nearly 4,000 unemployment claims in Washington, D.C., since he took office, a 55% increase compared to the previous six weeks, coinciding with government-ordered layoffs and buyouts offered to approximately 75,000 employees.
D.C. Unemployment Spikes Amidst Trump's Federal Layoffs
President Trump's efforts to reduce the federal workforce have resulted in nearly 4,000 unemployment claims in Washington, D.C., since he took office, a 55% increase compared to the previous six weeks, coinciding with government-ordered layoffs and buyouts offered to approximately 75,000 employees.
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40% Bias Score
14 States Sue Elon Musk Over DOGE's Unconstitutional Actions
Fourteen states filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) on Thursday in Washington, D.C., challenging his authority to place hundreds of federal employees on leave and access sensitive federal payment systems, arguing that his actions are unconstitutional ...
14 States Sue Elon Musk Over DOGE's Unconstitutional Actions
Fourteen states filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) on Thursday in Washington, D.C., challenging his authority to place hundreds of federal employees on leave and access sensitive federal payment systems, arguing that his actions are unconstitutional ...
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60% Bias Score
Mass Firings Hit US Government Agencies
President Trump and Elon Musk initiated mass firings at several U.S. government agencies, targeting at least 300 probationary employees across the Education Department, SBA, CFPB, and GSA, as part of a broader initiative to downsize the federal workforce and potentially close entire agencies.
Mass Firings Hit US Government Agencies
President Trump and Elon Musk initiated mass firings at several U.S. government agencies, targeting at least 300 probationary employees across the Education Department, SBA, CFPB, and GSA, as part of a broader initiative to downsize the federal workforce and potentially close entire agencies.
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56% Bias Score
Murkowski Condemns Trump's Federal Worker Firings as Illegal
Senator Lisa Murkowski condemned President Trump's firing of thousands of federal workers and drastic agency budget cuts, calling them illegal and urging Congress to intervene, citing violations of the Budget and Impoundment Acts; these actions face legal challenges, and disproportionately affect st...
Murkowski Condemns Trump's Federal Worker Firings as Illegal
Senator Lisa Murkowski condemned President Trump's firing of thousands of federal workers and drastic agency budget cuts, calling them illegal and urging Congress to intervene, citing violations of the Budget and Impoundment Acts; these actions face legal challenges, and disproportionately affect st...
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48% Bias Score
Trump Administration to Potentially Fire Probationary Defense Employees
The Trump administration, aiming to downsize the federal government, requested a list of probationary defense employees by Tuesday, potentially leading to their dismissal; this follows the Department of Government Efficiency's (DOGE) actions and aligns with the administration's campaign promises, bu...
Trump Administration to Potentially Fire Probationary Defense Employees
The Trump administration, aiming to downsize the federal government, requested a list of probationary defense employees by Tuesday, potentially leading to their dismissal; this follows the Department of Government Efficiency's (DOGE) actions and aligns with the administration's campaign promises, bu...
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44% Bias Score
Trump's First Month: Mass Firings, Tariffs, and International Tensions
In his first month, President Trump initiated mass federal firings, impacting thousands; implemented new tariffs potentially increasing inflation; faces numerous lawsuits; and initiated discussions with Russia and Ukraine to end the war, prompting criticism from European leaders.
Trump's First Month: Mass Firings, Tariffs, and International Tensions
In his first month, President Trump initiated mass federal firings, impacting thousands; implemented new tariffs potentially increasing inflation; faces numerous lawsuits; and initiated discussions with Russia and Ukraine to end the war, prompting criticism from European leaders.
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56% Bias Score
Mass Firings of Probationary Federal Employees Cause Disruption and Uncertainty
Over 200,000 probationary federal employees were terminated Thursday night, impacting ongoing projects and leaving employees like Carly Arata and Corey Krzan Matta without jobs and facing financial uncertainty; the firings were ordered despite the employees' performance and the importance of their r...
Mass Firings of Probationary Federal Employees Cause Disruption and Uncertainty
Over 200,000 probationary federal employees were terminated Thursday night, impacting ongoing projects and leaving employees like Carly Arata and Corey Krzan Matta without jobs and facing financial uncertainty; the firings were ordered despite the employees' performance and the importance of their r...
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56% Bias Score
Trump Administration Terminates Thousands of Probationary Federal Workers
The Trump administration terminated thousands of probationary federal employees across multiple agencies, including the Departments of Energy and Veterans Affairs, citing a need to restructure the government and save money; the move has drawn criticism from unions and impacted thousands of employees...
Trump Administration Terminates Thousands of Probationary Federal Workers
The Trump administration terminated thousands of probationary federal employees across multiple agencies, including the Departments of Energy and Veterans Affairs, citing a need to restructure the government and save money; the move has drawn criticism from unions and impacted thousands of employees...
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60% Bias Score
Justice Department Sues New York Over Law Granting Driver's Licenses to Undocumented Immigrants
Attorney General Pam Bondi filed a lawsuit against New York State, challenging its Green Light Law which grants driver's licenses to undocumented immigrants; the lawsuit alleges the law obstructs federal immigration enforcement and prioritizes illegal aliens over citizens.
Justice Department Sues New York Over Law Granting Driver's Licenses to Undocumented Immigrants
Attorney General Pam Bondi filed a lawsuit against New York State, challenging its Green Light Law which grants driver's licenses to undocumented immigrants; the lawsuit alleges the law obstructs federal immigration enforcement and prioritizes illegal aliens over citizens.
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68% Bias Score