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USPS Plans to Cut 10K Workers

The United States Postal Service (USPS) announced that it intends to cut 10,000 employees after signing an agreement with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to eliminate waste.

Democrat AGs File Lawsuit to Stop Education Department Layoffs

Twenty states and Washington, D.C. have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for its decision to remove more than 1,300 Education Department employees.

Trump Admin Lists ‘Next Steps’ for Columbia University After Terminating Federal Grants

The General Services Administration, the Department of Education, and the Department of Health and Human Services sent a letter to Columbia University's Interim President, Katrina Armstrong, detailing the university's "next steps" following the termination of federal funding.

HHS Ends Placement of Migrant Children in Shelters Linked to Trafficking, Abuse

The Department of Health and Human Services (HSS) has stopped placing Unaccompanied Alien Children (UAC) in shelters run by Southwest Key Programs Incorporated

DOGE Cancels 239 Federal Contracts in Two Days

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, announced the cancellation of 239 federal contracts over a two-day period, aiming to reduce government spending and eliminate wasteful projects.

Pentagon Weighs Military Action to Secure Panama Canal

The Pentagon has been directed to develop military strategies to ensure U.S. access to the Panama Canal, following President Donald Trump's assertions to "take back" control of this critical waterway.

Migrants Transferred from Guantanamo Bay Amid Legal Challenges

U.S. authorities have relocated 40 immigrants from the Guantanamo Bay detention facility to Louisiana, as legal debates intensify over the appropriateness of using the offshore military base for immigration detention.

Rep. Raul Grijalva Dies at 77, Cancer Treatment Complications

Rep. Raul Grijalva, a Democratic lawmaker representing Arizona’s 7th District in the U.S. House of Representatives, passed away Thursday morning at the age of 77 due to complications from his cancer treatment. His office confirmed his passing in a statement, highlighting his decades of service and dedication to Southern Arizonans.

Woman Pleads Guilty in Colorado Springs Hate Crime Hoax

A Colorado woman has pleaded guilty to a federal charge related to a 2023 hate crime hoax involving a burning cross and a defaced campaign sign. Deanna West, 38, admitted to maliciously conveying false information with a threat, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado. The incident, which took place on April 23, 2023, targeted a mayoral campaign sign for then-candidate Yemi Mobolade in Colorado Springs.

Nevada Reports Highest Unemployment Rate in U.S. at 5.8%

Nevada recorded the highest unemployment rate in the nation for January 2025, reaching 5.8%, according to the state's Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation. This marks a 0.1% increase from December, when the state also held the highest unemployment rate in the country.

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