Federal Agencies
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Federal agencies offer second round of buyouts as mass firings continue
The government initially offered a sweeping buyout to federal employees to resign and secure pay through Sept. 30.
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Massive job cuts start taking place at US health agencies
Last week it was announced that the Health and Human Services Department would be cutting 10,000 jobs as the agency undergoes a reconstruction plan.
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Obamacare mandate for high-risk sex drugs protects unelected bureaucrats everywhere, SCOTUS hears
Pro-government briefs focus on the merits of the policy rather than the constitutionality of the law. "Nothing bars the President from nominating Task Force members for senatorial confirmation," Republican AGs note.
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Lee Zeldin shutters EPA museum after dismal attendance
The highest costs were for security, which would cost U.S. taxpayers $207,000 annually, and cleaning costs, which U.S. taxpayers were projected to spend $123,766.29 a year on.
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Treasury Department announces new sanctions on people allegedly linked to Sinaloa cartel
The Sinaloa Cartel is considered one of the most notorious drug trafficking cartels in the world, and the United States has already labeled it a Foreign Terrorist Organization.
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State Department deports 17 more alleged gang members to El Salvador
The department thanked El Salvadorian President President Bukele for his efforts in combatting terrorism.
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Live Nation battles anti-competitive allegations on multiple levels
District Judge Arun Subramanian denied Live Nation's motion to dismiss the federal action, ruling the DOJ could proceed with its case.
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Trump vs. Big Law: Feds gunning for accreditation monopoly, DEI policies and 'leftist advocacy'
Pam Bondi demands American Bar Association "immediately" end diversity commitment requirement for law schools, not wait until replacement is approved. Law firms partnering with diversity nonprofits draw EEOC scrutiny.
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India and U.S. making 'progress' on trade deal after 'successful' discussions, official says
Reuters reported that a possible reduction of tariffs and relaxing non-tariff barriers were on the agenda.
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State Department to assume control of USAID programs after Trump court win
USAID was responsible for overseeing spending on program that provided humanitarian assistance around the world, but Musk's DOGE revealed a long list of controversial spending examples that led to Rubio and President Donald Trump deciding to dismantle the agency.
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While DOGE cuts to federal workforce might seem novel, Clinton wielded similar axe some 30 years ago
In 1993, Democrat President Bill Clinton and Vice President Al Gore rolled out pallets of government regulations at the White House.
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Marco Rubio announces State Department to officially close USAID
The formal closure will take place by July 1, and the State Department will take over many of the agency's responsibilities.
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DOGE unmasks maddening waste, but may struggle to find permanent spending cuts without Congress
Legislation will be required to make permanent many of the changes DOGE wants.