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Landslide in Swiss Lötschental Valley Prompts Evacuations

Following a devastating landslide that buried the Swiss village of Blatten, residents of Gampel and Steg are preparing for evacuation due to the increased risk of further landslides in the Lötschental valley.

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Federal Employees Face Layoff Decisions Amidst Government Downsizing

Facing President Trump's federal government downsizing, thousands of US federal employees are deciding between accepting severance packages with paid benefits through September or risking termination, highlighting the uncertainty and pressure employees face.

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Mass Firing at U.S. Institute of Peace Amidst Government Downsizing

On Friday, President Trump's administration fired approximately 270 employees of the U.S. Institute of Peace, a congressionally funded think tank, as part of a government downsizing initiative. This action followed an executive order targeting the Institute and prompted a lawsuit after a standoff be...

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U.S. Jobless Claims Fall Despite Impending Federal Layoffs

Initial jobless claims in the U.S. dropped to 220,000 for the week ending March 8, defying analyst expectations of 226,000, despite upcoming federal job cuts stemming from President Trump's downsizing efforts implemented by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency and already affecting thousa...

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Social Security to Cut 7,000 Jobs Amidst Beneficiary Surge

The Social Security Administration plans to cut 7,000 jobs (12% of its staff) as part of a Trump administration-led federal government downsizing effort, raising concerns about potential negative impacts on customer service given a soaring number of beneficiaries.

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Trump's Downsizing Plan Threatens Diplomatic Security

President Trump's executive order to downsize the federal government has led to the firing of the Diplomatic Security Service's (DSS) civilian contractors, despite their critical role in national security, prompting concerns over the agency's ability to protect U.S. personnel and interests abroad.

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Judge Halts Trump's Federal Workforce Downsizing

A California judge temporarily blocked President Trump's plan to drastically reduce the federal workforce, citing a lack of Congressional cooperation, after a lawsuit by labor unions and cities presented evidence of negative consequences, including delays in disaster aid and mass layoffs.

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Widespread US Protests Target Trump and Musk's Policies

On Saturday, over 1,200 demonstrations against President Trump and Elon Musk's policies took place across the US, protesting government cuts, economic actions, human rights issues, and more, organized by over 150 groups in all 50 states.

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Judge Blocks Trump Administration's Federal Workforce Downsizing

A federal judge blocked the Trump administration's attempt to rapidly downsize the government workforce by ordering the reinstatement of thousands of probationary employees illegally fired from six agencies, while a separate lawsuit challenges plans to cut nearly half the staff at the Department of ...

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Social Security to Cut 7,000 Jobs Amidst Record Beneficiary Numbers

The Social Security Administration plans to eliminate roughly 7,000 jobs (12% of its staff) as part of a Trump administration-led effort to downsize the federal government, raising concerns about service quality given a record number of beneficiaries and already low staffing levels.

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Mass Firings of Federal Workers Cause Widespread Crisis

Thousands of federal workers have been abruptly terminated since President Trump took office, causing widespread financial and mental health crises, as confirmed by affected individuals and experts; Elon Musk's "DOGE" initiative and the administration's stated goal of traumatizing federal workers ar...

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1000 National Park Service Employees Fired Amidst Federal Job Cuts

The Trump administration fired roughly 1000 National Park Service employees, sparking concerns over park maintenance and safety, while simultaneously reinstating 5000 seasonal jobs; this action, part of a broader federal job reduction plan, threatens park operations and local economies.

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