Molly Burke

1 month ago | blacknewsandviews.com | Melanie Eversley |Molly Burke

The U.S. Department of Education is dismissing nearly half of the agency’s workers as President Donald Trump continues to push for the elimination of the department. More than 4,100 people were employed by the agency at the beginning of Trump’s term, the agency said, which will be reduced to about 2,180 workers.

2 months ago | wkbn.com | Molly Burke |Abigail Cloutier

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) — One person was taken to the hospital in an ambulance after a shooting late Saturday night. It happened on the 100 block of Upland Avenue on the city’s northside just before midnight. First News crews saw someone detained for questioning. Police took one crime scene evidence marker inside the home, and crime scene tape blocked off the house. Police said the shooting is under investigation and they have a suspect. The person taken to the hospital is in stable condition.

2 months ago | fresnobee.com | Molly Burke |Sara Libby

Less than 24 hours after a federal judge paused the Trump administration's move to freeze federal grant funding, the Office of Management and Budget suddenly rescinded its directive. But confusion and concern lingered after the White House said Wednesday it still intends to freeze some funds, making it unclear whether federal assistance for some programs remains at risk.

2 months ago | modbee.com | Molly Burke |Sara Libby

Less than 24 hours after a federal judge paused the Trump administration's move to freeze federal grant funding, the Office of Management and Budget suddenly rescinded its directive. But confusion and concern lingered after the White House said Wednesday it still intends to freeze some funds, making it unclear whether federal assistance for some programs remains at risk.

2 months ago | sacbee.com | Molly Burke |Sara Libby

Less than 24 hours after a federal judge paused the Trump administration's move to freeze federal grant funding, the Office of Management and Budget suddenly rescinded its directive, capping a chaotic two days in which Democrats condemned the move as an unconstitutional overreach with potentially catastrophic consequences. The move was so abrupt that some members of Congress were still sending out press releases condemning the freeze even after it had been walked back. Reps.