Donald Trump administration to halve staff at Education Department
"As part of the Department of Education's final mission, the Department today initiated a reduction in force impacting nearly 50% of the Department's workforce," said Education Secretary Linda McMahon ...
Protest to support Mahmoud Khalil leads to arrests at New York City Hall
Students marched from Washington Square to protest the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil​, a pro-Palestinian activist at Columbia ...
Elon Musk, DOGE shift slashing target to Social Security, Medicare
Elon Musk has talked about cutting programs like Social Security and Medicare, at odds with what President Donald Trump and ...
Trump’s steel, aluminum tariffs on Canada are now in effect
New U.S. tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum went into effect Wednesday as a trade war between the two North American neighbours escalates.
A failing response to bird flu is hurting farmers and consumers
At a time when public health efforts should be strengthened, the Trump administration’s federal workforce cuts are ...
‘These aren’t normal times’: Frustrated Democrats demand their leaders do more to meet the moment
On a Friday afternoon in downtown Philadelphia, dozens gather on the corner of South 2nd and Chestnut streets. A mix of ...
B.C. premier calls for levies on U.S. thermal coal exports in response to Trump tariffs
As President Donald Trump's tariff threats continue to hang over Canada, B.C. Premier David Eby wants the federal government ...
Musk muddies Trump’s messaging on Social Security and Medicare
President Donald Trump’s promises to safeguard Social Security and Medicare are being complicated by his close adviser Elon ...
The Tesla backlash is here
There have also been very spirited peaceful demonstrations all across the US in front of Tesla dealerships, with protesters ...
Rising mental ill health behind higher welfare bill - report
Rising levels of mental ill health are causing the UK welfare bill to balloon, new economic research suggests. More than half ...