The Department of Education will be terminating nearly half of its staff by Tuesday. A memo sent earlier Tuesday informed all Education Department staff that the Department of Education's offices would be closed from Tuesday evening to Wednesday morning due to "security concerns." The memo instructed employees to vacate the office by 6 pm. ET on Tuesday. President Donald … [Read more...] about Nearly Half of Education Department Staff Set to Be Cut Soon
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Trump Rally Hero Sworn In as New Secret Service Director
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem officially swore Sean Curran in as director of the U.S. Secret Service on Monday. Curran, President Donald Trump, and Noem were all present at the swearing-in. "Sean’s brave actions when he risked his life to help save President Trump’s life in Butler, Pennsylvania, is a testament to his dedication to the mission of … [Read more...] about Trump Rally Hero Sworn In as New Secret Service Director
NASA Dismantles Diversity Office Amid Trump’s Federal Downsizing
In a Monday memo, acting administrator Janet Petro told employees that the National Aeronautics and Space Administration will be closing several offices as part of President Donald Trump's ongoing effort to shrink the federal government. Petro stated that the "phased decrease in force" "occurs in advance" the deadline this week for federal agencies informing the government … [Read more...] about NASA Dismantles Diversity Office Amid Trump’s Federal Downsizing
Dems Slam GOP for ‘Hurting People to Help Themselves’ in CFPB Budget Cuts
Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) met on Friday with Consumer Financial Protection Bureau employees who had been fired due to Elon's Department of Government Efficiency reductions. CFPB has provided over $21 billion in consumer relief, according to the agency's latest data from Dec. 3, 2024. Kaine accused Musk of targeting the CFPB with DOGE cuts for his gain. "The fact that the … [Read more...] about Dems Slam GOP for ‘Hurting People to Help Themselves’ in CFPB Budget Cuts
Canadians Feel ‘Under Economic Attack’ Amid U.S. Tariffs, Annexation Talk
Canadians are "frustrated with the U.S." over Donald Trump's comments about annexing Canada and his tariffs against Canadian products, Canadian Ambassador to the U.S. Kirsten Hillman said Sunday. Hillman explained the frustration that Canadians feel towards their neighbor in an interview with CBS's Face the Nation and said its citizens "don’t appreciate it." Hillman, in … [Read more...] about Canadians Feel ‘Under Economic Attack’ Amid U.S. Tariffs, Annexation Talk