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The workers will be cut in the next 30 days through a voluntary early retirement program, according to U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy.
Johns Hopkins University Laying Off Over 2,000 Workers After Federal Funding Cut
Layoffs involve 247 domestic U.S. workers for the academic institution and 1,975 positions outside the United States in 44 countries.
Cybersecurity Firm Warns of New Cyber Espionage Tactic by Chinese Hackers
Chinese state-backed hackers took advantage of outdated hardware and software to access routers and take over computer networks.
Putin Backs US Cease-Fire in Principle, Stops Short of Agreeing to Terms
The Russian president said that a cease-fire would have to deal with the root causes of the conflict before Moscow would agree to halt its invasion.
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The counselor to the president says she’s working with different agencies involved to identify and rescue victims and prosecute the perpetrators.
NIH Wants to Cap Funding for Indirect Research Costs—What Are They?
The Trump administration seeks to cap overhead costs paid to research schools. Universities and some lawmakers have cried foul.
Trump Seeks to Boost US Shipbuilding Amid China’s Dominance
President looks to encourage growth in the U.S. domestic shipbuilding industry as China’s navy continues to expand.
Pentagon Leaker Pleads Guilty to Obstructing Justice
A court-martial judge sentenced him to dishonorable discharge with no jail time beyond what he is currently serving.
Judge Rules Against Trump in Labor Case With Implications for DOGE
U.S. District Judge Sparkle Sooknanan ordered President Donald Trump to reinstate a Democrat member of the Federal Labor Relations Authority.
Trump Meets With Senate Republicans as Government Shutdown Concerns Persist
‘If there’s a shutdown, it’s only because of the Democrats,’ Trump said, while Schumer announced he would vote to keep the government open.
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X Takes Down Network of Chinese Accounts Amplifying NYT Attacks on Shen Yun
An Epoch Times investigation exposed thousands of fake and malicious accounts that spread CCP propaganda, including via Western media.
Archbishop Makarios of Australia Congratulates Shen Yun: ‘Testimony of Cultural and Spiritual Revival’
‘This testimony of cultural and spiritual revival is not only paramount for the people of China, but it sends a pertinent message to the whole world.’
Columbia University Expels Some Students Involved in 2024 Hamilton Hall Takeover
The sanctions come days after U.S. immigration agents arrested a former Columbia University graduate student who led pro-Palestinian protests last year.
Arrests Made in Bribery Probe Involving EU Parliament, Huawei
Prosecutors said dozens of officers conducted raids in Brussels, the Flanders and Wallonia regions, and Portugal.
American Airlines Plane Catches Fire at Denver Airport, Forces Evacuation
No injuries were reported as of 6:15 p.m. local time.
What to Know About US Student Who Vanished in Dominican Republic on Spring Break
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House Democrats Say Communications to Voters Fell Short in 2024
‘We understand that there’s some introspection that is needed,’ Rep. Marc Veasey of Texas said at a retreat with other House Democrats outside Washington.
Longtime Arizona Congressman Raúl Grijalva Dies at 77
Grijalva had said last year he would not run for reelection in 2026 while receiving treatments for cancer.
Weekend Storm Expected to Bring Life-Threatening Conditions to Dozens of States
Meteorologists say that the colossal system is spread over 500,000 square miles and will impact more than 100 million people in the central and southern U.S.
Tracking Trump’s High Level Appointments, Senate Confirmations
The Senate is undertaking the confirmation process for the president’s new administration.
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