Washington, D.C.’s unemployment rate climbed to 6 percent in July — the highest in the nation for the third consecutive month — fueled by mass federal worker layoffs under President Trump’s workforce cuts and a sharp decline in international tourism. Economists warn the trend could worsen racial disparities in employment and strain the city’s economy.
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E3 Business Group hosts resource fair to aid workers hit by federal cuts
Anthony Butler, founder of E3 Business Group, hosted Fed Day 2025 in Waldorf, Md., offering resources to federal workers impacted by the ongoing cuts under the 47th presidential administration. The event provided support ranging from resume assistance to financial advice, with a focus on helping workers navigate the uncertainty surrounding their jobs and retirement benefits.
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Protesters denounce 47th president and billionaire ally in ‘Hands Off!’ rallies across the US
Thousands of protesters rallied across all 50 states on April 5 in the largest demonstration yet against President Trump’s administration, criticizing sweeping government cuts, immigration policies, and threats to civil rights under the leadership of Trump and adviser Elon Musk. Organized by over 150 advocacy groups, the peaceful “Hands Off!” protests reflected widespread outrage over actions impacting Social Security, LGBTQ+ rights, and federal agency staffing.
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President of federal workers union addresses job cuts and program slashes
Federal workers across the country face an uncertain future as the 47th president’s administration pushes deep cuts to jobs and critical programs, sparking legal battles led by union leaders and lawmakers. During a virtual town hall, Congressman Kweisi Mfume (D-Md.-07) and Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown warned that these actions threaten not only livelihoods but also essential services, and vowed to fight back in court and on Capitol Hill.
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Congresswoman call for committee leadership to investigate illegal actions at Dept. of Education
By The Office of Congresswoman Alma Adams On March 5, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12) Congresswoman Summer Lee (PA-12) led their colleagues on a letter calling for House Committee leadership to investigate the Trump administration’s illegal actions taken at the Department of Education (ED). Over the past few weeks, the Department of Government Efficiency […]
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Federal firing leaves gaping holes
Fired government employees who still have active government emails and devices are being told to return them, while those who live too far away are being directed on how to mail them back, in order to prevent potential harm on government websites.
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Maryland lawmakers hold rally in response to DOGE attacks on Social Security
Maryland lawmakers, including Sen. Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks, rallied outside the SSA headquarters to call for the protection of Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid, amid reports that the new Department of Government Efficiency has accessed sensitive data systems.