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Trump Administration Will Rehire Scores of Experts Fired in Error

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 1d

The mass layoffs of federal workers on Friday night swept up dozens of scientists with expertise in infectious diseases that have pandemic potential. But after The New York Times reported the dismissals, a federal health official said many of them had been fired in error and would be brought back.

Friday’s layoffs swept up scientists involved in responding to the measles outbreak and running an influential journal. An official acknowledged the mistakes on Saturday.

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STAT @statnews.com · 1d

The White House’s mass firing of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention staff on Friday has decimated offices related to injury prevention, respiratory disease surveillance, and chronic disease. www.statnews.com/2025/10/11/c...

‘It’s a massacre’: CDC battered by government shutdown firings

The White House’s mass firing of CDC staff on Friday has decimated offices related to injury prevention, respiratory disease surveillance, and chronic disease, according to four people familiar with t...

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NPR @npr.org · 2d

JUST IN: The Trump administration says it has started the process of issuing reduction-in-force notices to federal employees. It’s not clear how many workers are affected.

White House says 'substantial' layoffs of federal workers have begun, with few details

The Trump administration says it has started the process of issuing reduction-in-force notices to federal employees. It’s not clear how many workers are affected.

New York Attorney General Letitia James, a Trump foe, is indicted by Trump’s DOJ

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Politico @politico.com · 3d

REAKING: New York Attorney General Letitia James, a Trump foe, is indicted by Trump’s DOJ.

She has been charged with one count of bank fraud by the same U.S. attorney who brought charges against James Comey.

She has been charged with one count of bank fraud by the same U.S. attorney who brought charges against James Comey.

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Axios @axios.com · 3d

BREAKING: New York Attorney General Letitia James indicted for alleged fraud

New York AG Letitia James indicted for alleged fraud

James successfully prosecuted Trump in a civil fraud lawsuit for improper business practices.

Israel and Hamas reach initial ceasefire deal. And, National Guard arrive near Chicago

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NPR @npr.org · 3d

Israel and Hamas have agreed to the "first phase" of a ceasefire deal. And, hundreds of National Guard troops were deployed to the greater Chicago area at President Trump's request. n.pr/46ZzgqK

Israel and Hamas have agreed to the "first phase" of a ceasefire deal. And, hundreds of National Guard troops were deployed to the greater Chicago area at President Trump's request.

Texas National Guard members arrive at Chicago-area military training facility

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NPR @npr.org · 4d

Military troops arrived at an Elwood training center after weeks of threats from President Donald Trump’s administration, over the objections of local leaders.

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Military troops arrived at an Elwood training center after weeks of threats from President Donald Trump's administration, over the objections of local leaders.

DCPA closes innovative Off Center, producer of “Theater of the Mind,” Camp Christmas

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Stephanie Wolf @stephrwolf.bsky.social · 5d

Big news on the Denver arts beat.

The Denver Post @denverpost.com · 5d

DCPA closes innovative Off Center, producer of “Theater of the Mind,” Camp Christmas trib.al/A4lorBx

Budget challenges and lack of partners willing to share the risk were major factors, DCPA said.

Supreme Court Hearing on Colorado's Conversion Therapy Ban: Live Updates

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 5d

Breaking News: The Supreme Court appears set to reject a Colorado law barring therapists from using sexual orientation or gender identity conversion therapy on minors.

Colorado and over 20 other states have banned the practice aimed at changing the sexual orientation or gender identity of young people.

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Stephanie Wolf @stephrwolf.bsky.social · 5d

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Christian group ‘deceived’ supreme court about LGBTQ+ research, cited scholars say

Exclusive: Experts say Alliance Defending Freedom, arguing to revive conversion therapy, ‘profoundly misrepresented’ their work in case threatening trans and queer youth

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Ryan Warner @ryanhasaquestion.bsky.social · 6d

Get up to speed on tomorrow's Supreme Court hearing over Colorado's conversion therapy ban.

From Purplish:

Colorado banned conversion therapy for minors. A U.S. Supreme Court case could upend that | Colorado Public Radio

The case pits free speech against the authority of states to regulate medical practices.

Survey: Have you been impacted by the shutdown?

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Ryan Warner @ryanhasaquestion.bsky.social · 6d

Are you affected directly by the government shutdown? CPR News wants to hear from you.

If you're a federal worker or contractor or someone who relies on a gov't function, please fill out our survey:

We want to know how the government shutdown is impacting you as a federal worker or recipient of federal services.

Survey: Have you been impacted by the shutdown?

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Caitlyn Kim @caitlynkim.bsky.social · 6d

Survey: Have you been impacted by the shutdown? www.cpr.org/2025/10/06/g... #shutdown #copolitics

We want to know how the government shutdown is impacting you as a federal worker or recipient of federal services.

Illinois and Chicago sue the Trump administration over National Guard deployment

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NPR @npr.org · 6d

The parties are asking a judge to block the Trump administration from federalizing the Illinois National Guard and from sending to Illinois any guard members from other states, including Texas.

The parties are asking a judge to block the Trump administration from federalizing the Illinois National Guard and from sending to Illinois any guard members from other states, including Texas.

Colorado banned conversion therapy for minors. A U.S. Supreme Court case could upend that | Colorado Public Radio

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Stephanie Wolf @stephrwolf.bsky.social · 6d

SCOTUS hears oral arguments tomorrow on a case that has its roots in Colorado.

In 2019, the state banned conversion therapy for minors. A Colorado Springs counselor has challenged that & in a new episode of Purplish we take a deep dive into the law and legal arguments.

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The case pits free speech against the authority of states to regulate medical practices.

Judge Blocks Federalization or Deployment of Any National Guard to Oregon

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The Wall Street Journal @wsj.com · 6d

A federal judge temporarily blocked the deployment of any National Guard under the Trump administration’s control inside Oregon.

Trump administration, blocked from using Oregon’s forces, had sent California troops and authorized mobilization of Texas troops.

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NPR @npr.org · 7d

The White House said Trump "authorized" the deployment of 300 Illinois National Guard members, after vowing to send troops into Chicago. Meanwhile, Guard members arrived in Oregon from California.

Trump federalizes the National Guard in Chicago, while troops arrive in Oregon

The White House said Trump "authorized" the deployment of 300 Illinois National Guard members, after vowing to send troops into Chicago. Meanwhile, Guard members arrived in Oregon from California.

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Ryan Van Velzer @ryanvanvelzer.bsky.social · 8d

Massive immigration raid on Chicago apartment building leaves residents reeling: ‘I feel defeated’

The Department of Homeland Security said federal agents with Border Patrol, the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives arrested 37 people in the raid.

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 8d

A federal agent shot and wounded a motorist in Chicago on Saturday morning, according to federal officials, touching off more protests in the city over the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement.

Federal Agent in Chicago Shot Motorist in Confrontation, Officials Say

The wounded individual had non-life-threatening injuries, according to federal authorities. The clash touched off more protests in the city over immigration enforcement.

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Inside Climate News @insideclimatenews.org · 10d

As global warming brings longer summers, people around the world are exposed to more dangerous heat. Find out what that could mean for your health.

What Extreme Heat Is Doing to Your Body - Inside Climate News

As climate change intensifies, heat health risks from accelerated aging to bad decision-making grow worldwide. Here’s what you need to know.

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Jessica Lussenhop @jlussenhop.bsky.social · 8d

Re-upping with a gift link: www.startribune.com/trump-offici...

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The Denver Post @denverpost.com · 8d

RTD’s plans to borrow $539 million for diesel buses, sidelining hopes for electric trib.al/2til7hL

RTD’s plans to borrow $539 million for diesel buses, sidelining hopes for electric

“If the agency is now saying we are not buying hybrids, that’s a big deal. It means we are moving backward.”