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‘We’re not going to be intimidated’: protests continue in support of Mahmoud Khalil – video

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Protests continued in New York and Los Angeles in support of Columbia University student activist Mahmoud Khalil, who was taken into custody by agents from the US Department of Homeland Security over the weekend. Trump administration officials have accused Khalil of supporting the Palestinian group Hamas, while Khalil’s lawyers say his protest activity was protected … Read more

‘Changes that actually help our veterans’: VA secretary defends proposed 15% workforce reduction

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Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins has been steadfast in his commitment to shake up the department. And, despite firing at least 2,400 employees, Collins pledges to maintain the VA’s commitment to preserving and improving healthcare benefits for veterans.  “VA’s biggest problem is that its bureaucracy and inefficiencies are getting in the way of customer convenience … Read more

Nearly half of Department of Education staff will be eliminated imminently

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Department of Education staff will receive “reduction in force” notices Tuesday before nearly half of the department’s workforce is terminated, Fox News Digital has learned.  Earlier Tuesday, a memo was sent to all Education Department employees informing them that Department of Education offices will be closed Tuesday evening through Wednesday due to “security reasons.” Employees … Read more

DOGE protesters rally outside key department after employees are told not to report to work Wednesday

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Protesters against Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency rallied outside the Department of Education Tuesday and held a moment of appreciation and applause for the federal agency, which is rumored to be next on the chopping block. The protesters, many of them former Education Department officials, chanted, “This is what democracy looks like” and held … Read more