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'Grieving': US Federal Workers Thrown Into Uncertain Job Market

Unprecedented cuts to the US government overseen by President Donald Trump's billionaire advisor Elon Musk are sending thousands of federal workers and contractors back to the labor market -- but experts warn that hiring is low at this time.

International Business Times · Mar 8, 2025

Ten Ways Project 2025 Could Undermine Workers’ Rights

The blueprint for Donald Trump’s second term revives familiar Republican plans to weaken unions and undermine employee protections.

Capital & Main · Sep 18, 2024

The Fed raises interest rates by only a quarter-point after inflation drops

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by a quarter-percentage point as part of its ongoing effort to fight inflation. Price hikes have begun to ease, but the Fed says inflation is not yet tamed.

WEKU · Feb 1, 2023