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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Trump's EPA eliminates research and development office and begins layoffs

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is eliminating its research and development arm and reducing agency staff by thousands of employees, which will adversely affect public health.
Public health
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

State Department undergoes deep cuts in sweeping reorganization

There were 40 boxes on this piece of paper. That means 40 people had to check off 'yes' before it even got to me. That's ridiculous. And if any one of those boxes didn't get checked, the memo didn't move. That can't continue.
US politics
fromNextgov.com
3 weeks ago

DHS plans to shed most of its intel office workforce

The Department of Homeland Security's Office of Intelligence and Analysis plans to reduce its workforce from 1,000 employees to 275, marking a significant staffing cut of around 75%. This decision aligns with the Trump administration's efforts to decrease the federal government's size, viewed as overstaffed and wasteful.
US politics
Chicago Cubs
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Chicago Sun-Times prints summer reading list full of fake books

Chicago Sun-Times published a list of fake books attributed to real authors, prompting criticism and raising questions about the use of AI in journalism.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

The Peace Corps, under review by DOGE, is said to plan significant' staff cuts.

The agency will remain operational and continue to recruit, place, and train volunteers, while supporting their health, safety and security, and effective service.
US news
Artificial intelligence
fromNextgov.com
4 months ago

SSA head's 3-month plan touts workforce reductions while calling for identity and AI investment

SSA aims to enhance identity proofing and utilize AI under Leland Dudek's leadership in response to challenges involving staff cuts and fraud claims.
US Elections
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Trump Administration Pushes to Slash I.R.S. Work Force in Half

Significant staff cuts at the I.R.S. could threaten its tax collection abilities and lead to longer processing times for taxpayers.
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