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Feds Get 30 Days to Ditch Remote Work

January 23, 2025

The Office of Personnel Management has given federal agencies a deadline of 30 days to follow President Trump's order to end telework and remote work. This order, issued on Trump's first day in office, caused confusion due to its brevity. Telework and remote work are different, with teleworkers comm

politics

US to Prosecute Mayors Who Resist Deportations

January 23, 2025

The US Department of Justice is ramping up its effort to go after state and local officials who refuse to help with Trump's immigration crackdown. In a recent memo, the acting deputy attorney general, Emil Bove, instructed federal prosecutors across the country to investigate and potentially charge

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Trump's Fast Shift: Federal Workers Brace for Change

January 23, 2025

President Donald Trump is making big changes in the federal workforce. He's going after employees who focus on diversity and inclusion, as well as those who work on policies. This is happening very quickly, just days after he started his new term. These moves are worrying federal workers and their u

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Trump’s New Order: Easier Firings for Some Federal Workers?

January 22, 2025

Former President Trump brought back an old plan to make it simpler to fire federal employees who shape policies. He wants to take away their civil service protections and says it will make the government workforce more accountable. This isn't the first time Trump has tried this. He did it in 2020, b

crime

Tragedy Strikes: Border Agent Dies in Vermont Shooting

January 21, 2025

Monday afternoon brought shocking news to Vermont. A U. S. Border Patrol agent lost their life in an unexpected shooting incident on Interstate 91 near the Canadian border. The event, which occurred around 3:15 p. m. , resulted in the deaths of both the agent and another individual. A second person

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Trump's Inauguration Parade: A Day of Executive Actions

January 21, 2025

On Monday, Donald Trump kicked off his second presidential term with a bang. While parading through Washington, D. C. 's Capital One Arena, he signed several executive orders and presidential actions. These moves included withdrawing the U. S. from the Paris climate agreement, reversing Biden's deci

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Could Trump's Plans Shake Up the Education Department?

January 21, 2025

President Donald Trump has big plans to shake things up at the Department of Education (DOE). Established back in 1979, this federal agency has had its share of critics. But Trump wants to go further than just cut its budget—he aims to shut it down completely. Education in the U. S. is mainly handle

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Trump's First Day: A Whirlwind of Executive Actions

January 20, 2025

President-elect Donald Trump is set to hit the ground running on his first day in office, with a flurry of executive actions planned. His team has hinted at over 100 orders and actions, focusing on immigration, energy, and federal operations. A key adviser, Stephen Miller, gave lawmakers a sneak pee

finance

Bitcoin's Rollercoaster Week: Prices Soar, Fed's Role, and Trump's Plans

January 18, 2025

Bitcoin ended the week on a high note, reaching over $105, 000 right before Donald Trump's second-term inauguration. At the start, it was slumping, dipping below $90, 000 due to Fed interest rate concerns. Inflation data on Wednesday showed a rise, which raised hopes for another Fed rate cut. Bitcoi

health

'Building a Healthier America: The Truth About Marijuana Policy'

January 17, 2025

The new administration has a chance to tackle drug issues head-on. Recently, voters have realized the harms of legalizing pot, rejecting many such measures. It's crucial to prevent future problems, especially since today's marijuana is much stronger. Federal agencies, like the Department of Health