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DOJ hosts anti-abortion advocates after it fired staff for work with abortion-rights orgs

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WASHINGTON — Anti-abortion advocates met with Justice Department officials Wednesday, just hours after the Trump administration fired prosecutors it accused of coordinating too closely with abortion-rights advocacy groups during the Biden administration. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. John Mize, CEO of Americans United for Life, … Read more

Judge extends pause on work to turn Maryland warehouse into immigrant detention

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A federal judge extended a pause Wednesday on transforming a massive Maryland warehouse into a processing facility for immigrants in a development that comes as federal immigration officials review a plan to house tens of thousands in converted industrial buildings. The Department of Homeland Security purchased the 825,000-square-foot (76,645-square-meter) building near the Washington County town … Read more

New federal Medicaid rules require 1 month of work. Some states demand more.

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Millions of people who apply for Medicaid in the coming years will have to prove they’ve been working, going to school, or volunteering for at least one month before they can gain or retain health insurance through the government program. But Republican lawmakers in some states think the new rules — part of the GOP’s … Read more

DHS orders thousands of furloughed employees back to work despite ongoing shutdown

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Washington — The Department of Homeland Security has ordered thousands of furloughed employees back to work, according to internal emails obtained by CBS News, even as most of the agency technically remains shut down and unfunded by Congress.  The directive, which was issued to employees at DHS agencies like the Federal Emergency Management Agency and … Read more

As AI use increases at work, many employees still choose not to use it: Gallup poll

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More American workers are experimenting with artificial intelligence in their jobs, but skepticism is still widespread. New Gallup polling finds that while more employees are using AI frequently in their work, there’s been an uptick in alarm that new technologies will replace their jobs. Many workers who are not using AI say they prefer to … Read more

DHS looking into allegations Rep. Eric Swalwell hired nanny not authorized to work in U.S.

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The Department of Homeland Security is looking into allegations that Rep. Eric Swalwell hired a nanny who was not legally authorized to work in the U.S., U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services said in a statement Sunday, adding another complication for one of the leading candidates for California governor. “USCIS has been collecting information on the … Read more

Eric Swalwell accused of paying nanny with campaign funds while she lacked work authorization

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Swalwell misconduct, assault allegations shake California governor’s race Congressman Eric Swalwell faces severe sexual misconduct accusations, including rape, casting a shadow over his California gubernatorial bid. Top Democrats, including Nancy Pelosi, urge Swalwell to exit the race amid mounting pressure. Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy details Swalwell’s past ties to a Chinese spy. NEWYou can now … Read more

AI has replaced work for 20% of full-time employees in the U.S., survey says

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In a new survey released Thursday, a nonprofit AI research center found that half of American adults used AI in the past week, either for personal or work use, with 20% of full-time workers saying that AI has taken over parts of their job. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free … Read more

Medicaid work rules will stress states’ staffing capacity

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Katie Crouch says calling her state’s Medicaid agency to get information about her benefits can feel like a series of dead ends. “The first time, it’ll ring interminably. Next time, it’ll go to a voice mail that just hangs up on you,” said the 48-year-old, who lives in Delaware. “Sometimes you’ll get a person who … Read more