Where is the lunar new year celebrated and who celebrates it?
The Lunar New Year begins Jan. 29, and communities across the United States and worldwide are holding celebrations. China’s most important holiday — the Lunar New Year is also widely…
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Trump to federal workers: Return to office ‘or be terminated’
President Trump on Wednesday warned that federal workers will have to show up to the office “or be terminated,” framing his administration’s so-called buyout offers to 2 million employees as…
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Trump signs Laken Riley Act, setting up next phase of immigration crackdown
Donald Trump signed the Laken Riley Act Wednesday afternoon as the president approves a series of initiatives meant to tackle his key goal of curbing illegal immigration. The bill, which…
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Popular chip brand recalled at highest risk level in Oregon, Washington
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) – The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) increased a major recall on Lay’s potato chips sold in stores across Oregon and Washington. The recall involved a limited…
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Trump signs Laken Riley Act into law as first legislative victory in new administration
President Donald Trump signed the Laken Riley Act into law Wednesday, marking the first piece of legislation to become law in his second administration. The measure, which advanced through the…
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Federal Reserve Pauses Interest Rate Cuts—First Meeting Without A Cut Since July
The Federal Reserve announced it will keep interest rates at the same level set last month, a move widely anticipated by financial markets – though it defies the wishes of…
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AFGE Statement on Federal Employee Buyouts
Categories: AFGE National President, White House Today, in response to reports that President Trump will be offering buyouts to all federal employees, AFGE National President Everett Kelley issued the following…
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What to know about Trump’s buyout proposal for federal employees
President Donald Trump’s administration is offering buyouts to federal employees to quickly reduce the government workforce. They don’t have a long time to decide: The deadline is Feb. 6. The…
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Trump notches legislative win with Laken Riley Act signed into law
Donald Trump signed the Laken Riley Act on Wednesday, marking the first legislative win for his administration’s hardline immigration agenda since he took office earlier this month. The legislation mandates…
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‘Not a buyout’: Attorneys and unions urge federal workers not to resign
Federal employee unions and attorneys are urging government workers not to accept an offer from the Trump administration to resign from their jobs by Feb. 6 and be paid through…
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