Over 100 people gathered at Federal Plaza to protest the Trump administration’s plans to move the postal service under the U.S. Department of Commerce and calls for privatization, with postal workers and politicians expressing concerns about job cuts and reduced services. The USPS, created in 1775 and an independent agency since 1970, employs over 640,000 workers and plays a crucial role in delivering mail and ballots across the country. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy’s plan to cut employees and work with Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency has sparked nationwide rallies and opposition to privatization efforts.
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1 officer dead, 1 injured after shootout with suspect in Georgia
Columbia County Deputy Brandon Sikes was killed during a standoff on Interstate 20 while serving a protective order, and another deputy, Gavin White, was injured. The suspect, James Blake Montgomery, barricaded himself in an RV and was later found dead inside with explosives and firearms. Officials and local leaders expressed condolences, honoring the sacrifices of law enforcement amid the ongoing investigation. Full Article
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