Valerie Volcovici | Reuters WASHINGTON, April 22 (Reuters) – The Environmental Protection Agency sent termination notices on Tuesday to staff who work on environmental justice programs at its headquarters and across regional offices, saying their work no longer aligns with the mission of the agency. The reduction-in-force letters were sent to nearly 200 employees of the Office … Read more
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President Trump honors Pope Francis at Easter egg roll President Donald Trump celebrated Easter with the annual egg roll, a tradition dating back to 1878. WASHINGTON ― President Donald Trump said he will deliver commencement addresses this spring at West Point and the University of Alabama, marking some of his first speeches to graduates of … Read more
Haley Stevens recounts pain and hope during bailout Haley Stevens was chief of staff for the Obama’s auto task force. Todd Spangler, Detroit Free Press U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens, a Democrat from Michigan, announced her candidacy for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Sen. Gary Peters. Stevens has a background in manufacturing and played … Read more
“Disgruntled former employees are peddling things to try to save their ass, and ultimately, that’s not going to work,” Hegseth said. Trump, Hegseth on second Signal chat leak Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth lashed out against reports that he was involved in a second Signal chat leak. Hegseth is again under fire after reports said he … Read more
Trump calls for end to DEI programs President Donald Trump is calling for an end to federal diversity, equity and inclusion, or DEI, programs. Fox – Seattle Solomon Community Temple United Methodist Church, in Milwaukee’s Harambee neighborhood, was supposed to receive $28,000 in federal funds to plant 16 native trees on their property. The neighborhood … Read more
Nichola Groom and Valerie Volcovici | Reuters April 22 (Reuters) – U.S. environmental groups say they are hiring lawyers and preparing for a major legal showdown with President Donald Trump’s administration over its rapid-fire and sweeping efforts to sidestep federal regulations on oil, gas and coal development. The preparations will pose a test for the … Read more
Annual report shows antisemitic incidents continue to increase since the Oct. 7 2023 attacks on Israel. Gazans march in largest anti-Hamas protests since war with Israel began Thousands in the Gaza Strip marched in anti-Hamas demonstrations, the largest since the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks triggered the ongoing war with Israel. CBC English Incidents of antisemitism … Read more
Jason Lange | Reuters WASHINGTON, April 21 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump’s public approval rating edged down to its lowest level since his return to the White House, as Americans showed signs of wariness over his efforts to broaden his power, a Reuters/Ipsos poll that closed on Monday found. Some 42% of respondents to the … Read more
DOJ drops case against alleged top MS-13 leader The Department of Justice has withdrawn its case against a Virginia man it accused of being a leader of the MS-13 gang. unbranded – Newsworthy Federal authorities are offering a reward of up to $5 million for information leading to the capture of who they said is … Read more