Firings Expand at Interior Department With Purge of Probationary Workers

The Trump administration has launched a compliance review into California’s high-speed-rail project, focusing on $4 billion in federal funding for construction in the Central Valley, and also examining grants related to Green New Deal and social justice initiatives, according to Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy. Despite challenges such as budget overruns and delays, the project has generated $22 billion in economic impact and provided over 14,000 jobs, with the High-Speed Rail Authority standing by...

The Trump administration revoked protections for hundreds of thousands of Haitians in the U.S. under Temporary Protected Status, putting them at risk of deportation this summer. The decision, signed by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, comes as part of a broader crackdown on immigration, with the Biden administration previously extending their protections, which will now expire in August. Advocates are challenging the cuts in federal court, arguing that the move is unlawful and could have...

A group has offered a home for surviving family members of two Detroit children who died in a cold van in a casino parking garage. The children, ages 9 and 2, were among five children and two adults in the van that stopped producing heat in freezing temperatures on Feb. 10. Mayor Mike Duggan has requested a report on the city's interactions with the family, while a local group has stepped forward to pay rent...

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is considering adding oversight to the New York City mayor’s office amid Mayor Eric Adams’ legal troubles and alleged cooperation with President Donald Trump. Instead of removing Adams, Hochul may appoint an independent monitor at City Hall. Adams faces charges of wire fraud, bribery, and soliciting campaign funds from foreign sources, with Democrats accusing him of trying to strike deals with the Trump administration. Hochul is waiting for a federal...

A federal judge questioned Mayor Eric Adams of New York, his lawyer, and a Justice Department official over the decision to dismiss corruption charges against Mr. Adams. The judge examined the rationale for the dismissal and Mr. Adams's consent during the 90-minute hearing. Despite the defense's denials of quid pro quo and calls for dismissal, the judge did not issue an immediate decision, signaling that the legal saga surrounding the case is far from over....

Finnegan Schick is running the 2025 Boston Marathon to support Massachusetts General Hospital’s emergency response team, inspired by their life-saving care for his wife during a critical illness. Witnessing their exceptional work firsthand, he believes in the importance of sustaining life and healing broken pieces, highlighting the crucial role of frontline workers in hospitals like MGH. Through his run, Schick aims to honor the hospital's dedication to saving lives and contributing to the greater Boston...