U.S. Department of Health & Human Services sees large-scale job cuts following President Trump’s orders. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons / Solomon Navarro, March 11, 2021)

Trump administration set to purge thousands of Department of Health and Human Service jobs

By Zo Terrana | 10:29pm

The United States Department of Health and Human Services has seen a drastic cut in the agency's number of jobs due to the efforts of President Donald Trump’s administration. The HHS, a cabinet-level executive branch department of the federal government, may see up to 10,000 employees laid off, according to CBS News. This number was doubled as another 10,000 employees took “early retirement and voluntary separation offers,” CBS news reported.

Tesla's electric vehicle sales have plummeted following CEO Elon Musk's recent political decisions. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons / Paul Goyette, March 22, 2025)

Tesla sales plummet amid Elon Musk backlash

By Brinda Patel | Apr. 9

Thousands anti-Trump demonstrations emerge in cities across the United States, Canada and Mexico. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons / Can Pac Swire, April 5, 2025)

Nationwide anti-Trump protests emerge in response to controversial executive actions

By Parisa Burton | Apr. 9

The theme of this week’s Good News Lions article is animals’ vital contributions. (Graphic by Sandra Abrantes)

Good News Lions: 100-year-old tortoise ensures species survival, ‘Hero Rat’ sniffs out record number of landmines

By Andrea Kuruc | Apr. 9

Cory Booker sets new record for the longest speech on the Senate floor. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons / U.S. Senate, 2025)

Sen. Cory Booker officially breaks 68-year record for longest speech on the Senate floor

By Kylie Macallister | Apr. 9

Artificial intelligence has successfully been used to repurpose drugs to treat life-threatening illnesses. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons / Mohamedgu123, March 4, 2025)

AI saves life of man who previously thought he was going to die

By Brinda Patel | Apr. 3

The Black Lives Matter street mural in Washington, D.C. began dismantlement on March 10. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons / G. Edward Johnson, March 10, 2025)

Black Lives Matter Plaza dismantled in Washington, D.C.

By Brinda Patel | Mar. 31

After President Donald Trump pledged to eliminate “wokeness” in America, construction workers began removing the city’s Black Lives Matter street mural in Washington, D.C., on March 10. The Trump administration also recently revived congressional efforts to put Washington back under direct federal control, according to AP News.

The theme of this week’s Good News Lions article is human-wildlife interactions. (Graphic by Sandra Abrantes)

Good News Lions: Bees protect farms from elephants, fishing bans save African penguins

By Parisa Burton | Mar. 27

Good News Lions is the Nation & World section’s bi-weekly news segment, highlighting positive news in the country and around the world. The theme of this article is human and animal collaborations.

Forever 21 will be closing its stores after filing for its second bankruptcy. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons / Raysonho @ Open Grid Scheduler, Nov. 17, 2019)

Forever 21 is closing its doors

By Brinda Patel | Mar. 27

After filing for bankruptcy six years ago, Forever 21 is ready to close its doors in shopping malls after filing for bankruptcy again earlier this month.

An executive order signed by Trump aims to dismantle the Department of Education. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons / ajay_ suresh, June 21, 2024)

Trump issues executive order to dismantle the US Department of Education

By Briana Keenan | Mar. 27

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on March 20 with the goal of dismantling the United States Department of Education, according to AP News.

A Newark, New Jersey police detective was fatally shot on duty. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons / Oct. 21, 2016)

Detective killed, officer injured by 14-year-old suspect during Newark shootout

By Zo Terrana | Mar. 23

A Newark, New Jersey detective was killed and another officer critically injured after being engaged in a shootout with a 14-year-old suspect on March 7. The teenage suspect has been taken into custody on murder charges, according to USA Today.

Target shoppers are boycotting the company following its rollback on various DEI programs. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons / WhisperToMe, May 13, 2021)

Americans boycott Target after company removes several DEI initiatives

By Brinda Patel | Mar. 15

After the Trump administration enacted an executive order to remove diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives from the workplace on Jan. 21, several prominent corporations have announced plans to scale back from their respective DEI initiatives.

Czech leaders condemn President Trump’s meeting with Zelenskyy. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons / Jitka Tomečková, May 14, 2024)

Czech leaders respond to rising Trump-Ukrainian tensions

By Andrea Kuruc | Mar. 14

President Donald Trump’s meeting with Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has triggered a fury of responses from the Czech Republic. The Feb. 28 meeting was expected to discuss ongoing United States involvement in Ukraine’s defense against Russian invasion. However, talks ended abruptly after contentious debate, much of which focused on Zelenskyy’s gratitude for U.S. financial and military assistance.

Schools push back against federal efforts to limit DEI curriculum. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons / Malate269, January 29, 2011)

Some schools across the US continue to implement DEI curriculum despite Trump Administration letter

By Briana Keenan | Mar. 12

A letter from the United States Department of Education sent on Feb. 27 stated that it could cut federal funding from schools that continue to teach diversity, equity and inclusion in its curriculum, according to AP News. However, curriculum with DEI continues to be taught in many schools, despite these executive orders.

President Trump delivered a controversial speech to the joint session of Congress. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons / President Donald J. Trump, March 4, 2025)

Donald Trump addresses joint session of Congress

By Zo Terrana | Mar. 12

President Donald Trump delivered a joint session address lasting one hour and 50 minutes to Congress on March 4 at the United States Capitol. In this address, Trump spoke on a variety of topics, including the economy, education system and cutting government waste through the Department of Government Efficacy. Trump also spoke of his tariff plan for foreign countries and the Russia-Ukraine war.

The theme of this week’s Good News Lion article is lending a hand. (Graphic by Sandra Abrantes)

Good News Lions: Gene therapy, mice giving first aid, medical debt cancellations

By Aliyah Siddiqui | Mar. 6

Good News Lions is the Nation & World section’s bi-weekly news segment, highlighting positive news in the country and around the world. The theme of this article is lending a hand.

President Trump’s Greenland takeover plan has sparked disapproval from its citizens. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons / Giles Laurent, July 28, 2023)

Trump’s Greenland land grab met with disapproval from Greenlanders

By Zo Terrana | Mar. 5

President Donald Trump’s controversial proposal of the United States buying Greenland has drawn disapproval from a majority of Greenlanders, according to a poll produced by Danish publication Berlingske. According to NPR, Trump initially introduced this proposal on Truth Social in December 2024, stating, “For purposes of National Security and Freedom throughout the World, the United States of America feels that the ownership and control of Greenland is an absolute necessity.”

The People’s Union USA organized an economic blackout aimed to protest corporate DEI rollbacks and emphasize consumer power. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons / Robert T Bell, March 19, 2013)

24-hour economic blackout protests corporate DEI rollbacks

By Parisa Burton | Mar. 4

A 24-hour economic blackout on Feb. 28 aimed to stall all economic activity, predominantly targeting major corporations to show power elites that everyday consumers are the backbone of the economy. The movement, organized by The People’s Union USA, gained momentum among American customers on social media platforms.

After many federal changes regarding immigration policies, President Donald Trump now plans to introduce a new type of citizenship visa. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons / United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, Jan. 1, 2014)

Trump announces plans for new gold card path to citizenship

By Lake DiStefano | Mar. 4

President Donald Trump announced on Feb. 26 that he plans to implement a new gold card program for foreign-born immigrants looking for a route to citizenship, according to AP News. Unlike previous programs, such as the green card, the gold card will be distributed via a commercial system and is set to be sold for $5 million.

Pope Francis was hospitalized with double pneumonia but his condition is not life-threatening. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons / Government of Indonesia, Sep. 4, 2024)

Pope Francis battling double pneumonia

By Zo Terrana | Feb. 28

Pope Francis is currently battling double pneumonia, according to AP News. The Vatican stated that a CT chest scan showed the beginning stages of the illness. In an effort to improve the pope’s health, he is being treated with cortisone and antibiotics.

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