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President Trump's efforts to cut the federal workforce by 10% might not save as much money as hoped and could have unintended consequences. NPR explains why.

An economic slump, an immigration crisis and the lifting of a security blanket provided for decades by the U.S. are issues on the minds of German voters. The far-right AfD is polling in second place.

The number of people in ICE detention has grown, and detention facilities are over capacity. So the government is intensifying its hunt for more space, and local police are playing a bigger role.

The first shipments of international aid arrived at the airport in the former capital, Yangon. They came from neighboring China and from India and included search and rescue and medical teams, as well as blankets, and other provisions.

Democrats in the state House of Representatives are speaking out against the proposed constitutional amendment that would require additional proof of citizenship to vote in elections. They say the resolution would pose barriers to eligible voters.

Bills introduced this week in the Michigan House aim to put up a bigger wall between lawmakers and lobbyists.The legislation would require lawmakers and high-level public officials—like the governor and department heads—to wait at least two years after leaving office before becoming a lobbyist.

On Father's Day, Esther Ngumbi thinks of the sacrifices her Kenyan dad made to ensure that not only his son but his four daughters got an education. He'd say, "I choose to educate you, my girls."

Families of people who were detained by ICE in immigration raids say they haven't been able to make contact with their loved ones or even find out where many of them are being held.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers finds construction could result in permanent loss of wetlands and bat habitat, disturb aquatic wildlife, and degrade roads. But it would eliminate the chance of an anchor strike.

The kindergarten vaccination rate against the measles in Gaines County is 82%, far below the 95% needed to achieve herd immunity.