The Trump administration’s “deferred resignation program” offers federal employees guaranteed pay and benefits until Sept. 30, 2025, but legal experts warn this move violates the Anti-Deficiency Act and could lead to higher costs and workforce instability.
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What the new executive order means for diversity and federal engagement
A recent executive order has dismantled diversity, equity, and inclusion programs within the federal government, sparking concerns about their impact on federal recruiting and engagement with underrepresented communities.
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Dozens of Education Department workers put on leave after anti-DEI executive order
Dozens of employees at the U.S. Education Department have been put on paid administrative leave in response to President Trump’s order banning diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in the federal government.
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WHO chief asks other countries to push Washington to reconsider its withdrawal
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO director general, is urging other countries to lobby the U.S. to reverse its decision to withdraw from the organization, warning that the U.S. will miss out on critical information about global disease outbreaks.
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Greater Washington Urban League opens applications for Fall 2025 scholarships
The Greater Washington Urban League is now accepting applications for Fall 2025 scholarships, with awards ranging from $1,000 to $8,000, and a deadline of Feb. 20.
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Applications for 2025 Mayor Marion S. Barry Summer Youth Employment Program open
Mayor Muriel Bowser has announced the opening of the 2025 application period for the Mayor Marion S. Barry Summer Youth Employment Program, which provides opportunities for young Washingtonians to earn income, develop vital skills, and discover career options.
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EEOC firings mark dangerous turn for civil rights and workplace protections
President Trump has fired two Democratic members of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, sparking concerns that the agency’s independence and mission to protect workers’ rights is being undermined.
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Howard community mourns loss of incoming law professor killed in DC plane crash
Howard University mourns the death of Kiah Duggins, a soon-to-be professor at the Howard University School of Law, who was killed in a mid-air collision between an American Airlines flight and an Army Black Hawk helicopter.
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Justice Department says it has fired employees involved in prosecutions of the president
The Justice Department has fired more than a dozen employees who worked on criminal prosecutions of President Donald Trump, signaling an early willingness to take action favorable to the president’s personal interests.
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Commanders made this Washington’s best season in decades even after getting routed in NFC title game
The Washington Commanders had a successful season, winning 14 games, including two in the playoffs, but were defeated by the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship game, ending their season on a sour note.
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Kingman Park residents meet to discuss community issues, including demolition of RFK Stadium
The newly elected board for Friends of Kingman Park (FOKP), a Ward 7 committee, held its first community meeting on Jan. 16 to discuss community issues and the future of RFK Stadium. Residents expressed concerns about the demolition process, air quality, traffic, and other environmental hazards, and advocated for a more informed community response.
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First cohort of students arrive at Virginia Tech’s Innovation Campus
The Virginia Tech Innovation Campus in Alexandria, VA, opened its doors to the first cohort of students on Jan. 21, 2025, in a state-of-the-art Academic Building One, with a focus on building a strong tech district through partnerships with local companies and collaborations with students.
