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Collins knocks Vought over firing of federal workers – Politico

Collins knocks Vought over firing of federal workers  Politico Republicans face pressure to consider Democrats’ health-care demands as shutdown drags on  CNBC Senate GOP mulls offering vote to Democrats in shutdown standoff  https-//www.semafor.com A Senate GOP trial balloon gets grounded — for now  Punchbowl News Golden’s Democrats Shut Down the Government and Maine Workers Are Suffering  National Republican Congressional Committee Source link

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MIT rejects Trump administration deal for priority federal funding – The Washington Post

MIT rejects Trump administration deal for priority federal funding  The Washington Post MIT Rejects Special Funding Offer From Trump Administration  The New York Times MIT Rejects Trump’s Sweeping ‘Compact’ Offering Colleges Funding Advantages  The Wall Street Journal Trump asks 9 colleges to commit to his political agenda and get favorable access to federal money  AP News MIT is first school to reject Trump administration’s …

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Trump administration begins ‘substantial’ federal worker layoffs amid government shutdown

Trump administration begins ‘substantial’ federal worker layoffs amid government shutdown

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration announced Friday that it has begun “substantial” layoffs of federal workers, as the government remains shut down due to the inability of Congress to reach a funding deal. “The RIFs have begun,” White House budget director Russ Vought said on X, referring to “reduction in force” for workers. While he didn’t provide details, a spokesperson …

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Trump administration begins laying off federal workers amid shutdown – The Washington Post

Trump administration begins laying off federal workers amid shutdown  The Washington Post Trump Live Updates: Federal Layoffs, China Tariffs and More  The New York Times Vought sounds layoff siren: ‘The RIFs have begun’  Politico Trump administration says firings of government workers has begun  BBC OMB says ‘substantial’ federal employee layoffs have begun  Federal News Network Source link

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Trump admin lays off federal workers

Trump admin lays off federal workers

Russell Vought, director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), speaks to members of the media outside the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, July 24, 2025. Aaron Schwartz | Bloomberg | Getty Images The Trump administration began laying off federal workers on Friday, the 10th day of the U.S. government shutdown, administration budget chief Russell Vought …

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Budget office says ‘substantial’ firings of federal workers have started

Budget office says ‘substantial’ firings of federal workers have started

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House budget office said Friday that mass firings of federal workers have started in an attempt to exert more pressure on Democratic lawmakers as the government shutdown continues. Russ Vought, the director of the Office of Management and Budget, said on the social media site X that the “RIFs have begun,” referring to reduction-in-force plans …

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ICE Agents In Chicago Area Who Aren’t Undercover Must Wear Badges Or IDs, Federal Judge Rules

ICE Agents In Chicago Area Who Aren’t Undercover Must Wear Badges Or IDs, Federal Judge Rules

CHICAGO — Federal immigration agents who aren’t working undercover are now required to have visible identification anytime they’re on the job in Chicago and surrounding areas — including when they’re making arrests or responding to protests — under a ruling issued by a federal judge Thursday. The measure is part of a temporary injunction granted by U.S. District Judge Sara Ellis, …

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Government shutdown prompts federal workers to speak out : NPR

Government shutdown prompts federal workers to speak out : NPR

NASA employee Monica Gorman is a member of the International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers Local 29. Claire Harbage/NPR hide caption toggle caption Claire Harbage/NPR As the government shutdown stretches into its second week, hundreds of thousands of federal workers are not working — and more are not getting paid. The White House has thrown into question whether some …

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Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump’s National Guard Deployment in Chicago Area – The New York Times

Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump’s National Guard Deployment in Chicago Area  The New York Times Court battles over National Guard troops deliver win for Chicago as Portland awaits ruling  CNN Federal judge blocks Trump administration from deploying National Guard troops to Chicago, rest of state  Chicago Tribune What Courts Have Said in Challenges to Trump’s National Guard Deployments  The New York Times U.S. District …

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Judge blocks federal agents from using force on journalists in Chicago – Axios

Judge blocks federal agents from using force on journalists in Chicago  Axios Federal judge orders ICE, DHS agents to dial back aggressive response to journalists, protesters in Chicago area  ABC7 Chicago Video shows federal agent shoot Chicago pastor in head with pepper ball during Broadview ICE protest  FOX 32 Chicago Judge Rules Feds Can’t Pepper-Spray, Tear-Gas Journalists After Block Club Chicago And Others …

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