Many federal probationary employees have lost their jobs due to President Donald Trump’s plan to shrink the U.S. Federal Government. President Trump says these mass firings will reduce wasteful spending and make the workforce more responsive to his policies. The U.S. Forest Service Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest is one of those agencies being impacted. Friday was…
The United States Postal Service is looking to hire in the Tennessee Valley. As part of the 10-year-plan “Delivering for America” the USPS is looking for Rural Carrier Associates. Job fairs will be held from 10:00am to 1:00pm at the following locations: Hixson Post Office, 302 Northgate Mall Dr., Hixson, TN – Feb. 19 Ooltewah…
MANKATO — As organizations statewide continue to monitor the Trump administration’s effort to freeze federal grants, local nonprofits such as the Committee Against Domestic Abuse — which receives 20% of its funding that way — are paying attention to what the decision could mean for them. CADA, which supports survivors of domestic and sexual violence,…
Politics Sources tell WIRED that a select group of employees from Tesla, Neuralink, and xAI have taken on roles at the Office of Personnel Management. Published Jan. 29 2025 6:13PM EST Marc Piasecki/Getty Images Got a tip? Send it to The Daily Beast here. Source link
Today in History Today is Thursday, Jan. 23, the 23rd day of 2025. There are 342 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On Jan. 23, 1368, China’s Ming dynasty, which lasted nearly three centuries, began as Zhu Yuanzhang (zhoo whan-zhahng) was formally acclaimed Hongwu Emperor, following the collapse of the Yuan dynasty. …
Elected officials are sharing their concerns following the tragic Nashville high school shooting Wednesday. As the details continue to unfold, The White House released the following statement: “The White House offers its heartfelt thoughts and prayers to those impacted by this senseless tragedy and thank the brave first responders responding to the incident.” Tennessee Governor…
The region will have a new top federal prosecutor after Monday’s inauguration of Donald Trump — and the work of the U.S. attorney’s office often shifts to reflect what the new administration prioritizes in its agenda. Scott Brady, the Western District of Pennsylvania’s former U.S. attorney and first-term Trump pick, anticipates the next U.S. attorney…
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} Community Transit of Watertown/Sisseton announced the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate of the Lake Traverse Reservation will receive $690,327 in funding to expand its transit operations, including the addition of vehicles for new routes and weekend hours to ensure continued transit services for tribal members in northeastern South Dakota. This expansion project will help…
HARRISBURG — Slippery Rock University President Karen Riley was introduced and officially sworn in as an appointee of the Pennsylvania Rural Population Revitalization Commission on Jan. 10 Riley, along with 15 other appointees from across the state, are part of the newly created commission to review and recommend solutions to attract and retain residents in…
The US General Services Administration (GSA) has selected the site of the new Federal Courthouse in Chattanooga. The new building will encompass around 190,701 square feet, seven courtrooms, nine chambers, and 40 parking spaces. But Unum, which has property involved, expressed their surprise in a statement: The site of the GSA-proposed location for the new…