DOGE firings crop up in jobs data but total scope still lags
Thousands of federal and contract employees have already lost their jobs, but the true impact on these workforces has yet to be seen.
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Education Department moves to revamp student debt programs
The government is striving to make student loan forgiveness more efficient, but critics worry it will also make loans less accessible.
Layoffs remained unchanged in a slowing market
Job openings fell in February while layoffs remained subdued.
Federal workers appeal Trump DEI layoffs as biased, illegal
The challenge comes on the heels of decisions from judges in Maryland and California ruling in favor of laid off probationary employees.
Job searches on Indeed are surging among workers at DOGE targets
Applications on Indeed have climbed more than 50% among employees of targeted federal agencies.
Trump shifts student loans, other programs among agencies
The Education Department oversees federal loans held by roughly 43 million Americans — or about one in six U.S. adults.
Small Business Administration will cut 43% of workers due to DOGE
The plans is to cut "non-essential roles" and return to staffing levels from before the pandemic.
UnitedHealth will reimburse pharmacies more for brand-name drugs
The incentives to encourage non-generic brands will encourage pharmacies to keep them in stock and increase their profits, says UnitedHealth's CEO.
US births fell in 2023 to lowest level in more than 40 years
Total births for the year fell to 3.6 million, a 2% decline from 2022.
Trump uses rare provision in bid to deport Palestinian activist
The Trump administration is trying to deport a Palestinian activist with permanent residency status in the U.S.
