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Education Department to cut more than 1,300 workers, part of Trump’s plan to shut down agency
The department sent an email to employees Tuesday telling them its Washington headquarters and regional offices would be ...
Department of Education layoffs, tariffs & more: What’s trending today
A look at some of today's top trending headlines including the latest updates on layoffs at the Dept. of Education, U.S. tariffs and much more.
Trump tariffs take effect amid warning they could go higher: Live updates
Trump's action to bulk up protections for American steel and aluminum producers restores effective global tariffs of 25%.
Most AAPI adults don’t support cutting agencies and want a focus on costs: new poll
New survey shows most Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders want the government to concentrate more on ...
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Senators warn Forest Service layoffs risk bigger wildfires
“Such a drastic reduction in staff will harm the Forest Service’s ability to respond to wildfire and make Americans less safe ...
IRS staff cuts mean less scrutiny for ultra-wealthy, officials warn
Current and former employees don’t know who will take on pending audits amid these staff cuts. But some say one demographic ...
Southwest Airlines is ending its signature perk — and passengers are not happy about it
The Dallas-based airline announced that starting on May 28, most passengers will have to begin paying to check their bags.
Cuts to U.S. weather agency will be felt in Canada — especially in hurricane season
A meteorologist who made a life-saving call to Newfoundland says cuts to weather services in the United States could have impacts in hurricane-prone Atlantic Canada.
Donald Trump administration to halve staff at Education Department
"As part of the Department of Education's final mission, the Department today initiated a reduction in force impacting nearly 50% of the Department's workforce," said Education Secretary Linda McMahon ...