Letters to the Editor: From DOGE and Panama to the NIH and Russia, readers react to Trump's address

Letters to the Editor: From DOGE and Panama to the NIH and Russia, readers react to Trump’s address

To the editor: President Trump trumpeted how much he has done since his inauguration (“Trump vows to press ahead on reshaping America in speech to Congress as Democrats register dissent,” March 4). But, unfortunately, the volume of action is not matched by careful consideration. Many of the actions he and the Department of Government Efficiency…

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NYSCOPBA addresses correction officer strike

NYSCOPBA addresses correction officer strike

Leaders from the state Correction Officers and Police Benevolent Association (NYSCOPBA) came out Wednesday appearing to feel isolated from its members and the state as the wildcat strike its members are partaking in hit its 17th day.  Executive Vice President Matt Keough acknowleged that members at this point do not trust union leadership.  “Have we acted in…

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National Endowment for Democracy Sues Top Trump Aides Over Funding Freeze

National Endowment for Democracy Sues Top Trump Aides Over Funding Freeze

The National Endowment for Democracy, a nonprofit that has had bipartisan support over decades for its work promoting democracy abroad, is suing the U.S. government and cabinet officials for withholding $239 million in congressional appropriations. Members of the group’s board, which includes current and former Republican and Democratic politicians, said the organization filed the lawsuit…

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