Federal Agencies
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Canada tariffs take effect at 50%; Ottawa vows to match
President Donald Trump imposed the tariffs under Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930, the Depression-era Smoot-Hawley law, after last-ditch talks collapsed late Friday. The duties cover about $20 billion in Canadian goods, from wine to hockey sticks to cement.
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Two bodies recovered, 12 still missing from migrant boat capsizing off coast of southern Tunisia
Following the rescue, a helicopter and coast guard boats were sent to the area to search for additional survivors, according to an Associated Press photojournalist at the scene.
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USPS finalizes rule requiring states to provide voter lists for mail-in ballots
The rule, published Friday, follows an executive order signed by President Donald Trump in March directing the USPS to impose new requirements on mail-in voting.
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Elon Musk asks retired air traffic controllers to come back to workforce amid shortage
The pleas for more qualified controllers come after a string of aviation incidents this year, including a fatal plane and helicopter collision near Washington, D.C., that killed all 67 people on board.
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Perjury? Former NIH director Collins defends COVID record by distorting mask study, author says
Collins "inverts the meaning" of systematic review's assessment of mask evidence, critic says. Top FDA official becomes high-ranking Pfizer official, a typical exit for public health regulators, weeks after leaving to avoid Trump.
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Patel promises to 'uncover' any hidden Epstein documents in new pledge
The statement comes after Attorney General Pam Bondi gave Patel an ultimatum, asserting that the bureau had not complied with her demand for all documents related to Epstein, and demanded he investigate why agents failed to comply.
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NOAA begins mass terminations of hundreds of employees in latest federal cuts
Sources told The Hill that the layoffs will affect between 560 and 1,830 workers at the NOAA, which could amount to more than 10% of its workforce. The agency had a permanent workforce of 11,758 in fiscal year 2023.
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Exclusive: Border Protection feds warned of possible unrest at headquarters over USAID firings
CBP workers told to use “situational awareness” and cover uniforms to avoid conflict with protesters.
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Pam Bondi announces Epstein flight logs are expected to be released on Thursday
Bondi said the delay in releasing information on Epstein, including his client list, is because there are over 250 alleged victims, whose identities and personal information needed to be protected.
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EPA finishes first phase of Los Angeles wildfire cleanup before its deadline
Phase one of the wildfire cleanup saw the identification and removal of hazardous materials from 13,612 residential properties and 305 commercial properties, which EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin said was completed in "record time."
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Justice Department says it is still 'reviewing' taskforce's request for docs on JFK, Epstein
The letter did not give a timeline for when the documents would be released or when a briefing on the matter could take place. Luna initially requested the briefing take place Thursday.
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Trump administration tells federal agencies to prepare for mass layoffs in memo
This comes after multiple federal workers have already been laid off by the Trump administration.
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DOGE Dividend: Nearly 60% back Trump plan to give back some federal savings to taxpayers
Support for the plan dropped to 45%, however, should federal spending increase, with 28% opposing it in that scenario and 27% unsure.