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Federal Government Cuts

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politics4 months ago

Controversy Over National Guard's Role in D.C. Cleanup Efforts

The article details the Trump administration's efforts to weaken Washington D.C.'s local government and federal agencies through budget cuts, troop deployments, and personnel dismissals, framing these actions as an authoritarian attempt to control the city and weaken public institutions, while also highlighting the broader impact on federal workforce and public services.

world6 months ago

State Department and Supreme Court Approve Major Federal Workforce Reductions

The U.S. State Department is set to begin mass layoffs of about 15% of its U.S.-based workforce, including diplomats and civil servants, as part of Secretary Marco Rubio's plan to reduce bureaucracy and eliminate radical political influences, despite criticism from Democrats and veteran diplomats who warn it could weaken U.S. diplomatic capabilities during global crises.