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  • The Eaton Rapids Library is set to offer the Vita program


    • The Eaton Rapids Library is set to offer the Vita program.
    • The Vita program will help neighbors get taxes done for free.
    • Watch the video above to learn about the Vita program.

    (The following is a transcription of the full broadcast story)

    For one of my neighbors, having to get new brakes is connected to getting her taxes done.It all has to do with that tax refund. She’s able to get her taxes done for free, and I’m showing you how some of my other neighbors can, too.

    Meet Eaton Rapids neighbor Megan Crawford. She tells me she paid $800 last week to get new brakes.

    “Repairs are not cheap on any vehicle I drive. A truck, unfortunately, repairs a little more,” Eaton Rapids resident Megan Crawford said.

    And just like most of my neighbors can relate to car expenses, most can also relate to filing and paying taxes. With that in mind, the Eaton Rapids Library is set to offer what’s called the VITA program. That’s short for volunteer income tax assistance.

    “Free tax prep services for households earning up to $67,000,” Eaton Rapids Library Director Bryonna Barton said.

    Eaton Rapids Library Director Bryonna Barton told me that free tax service can be beneficial for neighbors who are looking to save money.

    “People can get their taxes done for free, huge relief on their financial burdens or sure, taxes are expensive to get done,” Eaton Rapids Library Director Bryonna Barton said.

    And Crawford plans to use the program.

    “It’s just beneficial because everything has gone up in cost,” Eaton Rapids resident Megan Crawford said.

    “If you can save a tax prepare cost which is anywhere from $150 to $300-plus for your taxes is worth it,” Eaton Rapids resident Megan Crawford said.

    And as a mom, she qualifies for the federal child tax credit of $2,000 per year. And with the VITA program, she’s getting free help to make sure she sees that money.

    “$2,000 can be a home repair,” Eaton Rapids resident Megan Crawford said.

    The VITA program starts this Friday at the Eaton Rapids Library, going from from 10 in the morning to 2. There will be another session every month through April. Here is the link on how to apply.

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    Exciting news for residents of Eaton Rapids! The Eaton Rapids Library is thrilled to announce that they will be offering the Vita program to the community. This program provides free tax preparation assistance to individuals and families with low to moderate incomes.

    The Vita program, which stands for Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, is a valuable resource for those who may not have the means to hire a professional tax preparer. Trained volunteers will be available at the library to help individuals navigate their tax returns and ensure they are taking advantage of all available tax credits and deductions.

    This service is especially important for those who may struggle with the complexities of the tax system or who cannot afford to pay for tax preparation services. By offering the Vita program, the Eaton Rapids Library is helping to ensure that all members of the community have access to the resources they need to file their taxes accurately and on time.

    Stay tuned for more information on how to take advantage of this valuable resource at the Eaton Rapids Library. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to get the help you need with your taxes!

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  • Raiders Could Get Ridiculous Offer For Maxx Crosby


    The Las Vegas Raiders are already well on their way to becoming a different team than they have been over the past two seasons. After going 14-22 over the past two seasons while continuing many of the same negative tendencies, the Raiders brought Tom Brady in this offseason to help with the turnaround.

    Raiders owner Mark Davis and Brady quickly got to work, firing former general manager Tom Telesco and former head coach Antonio Pierce. The moves signaled a new era of Raiders football and paved the way for John Spytek to become the team’s new general manager and Pete Carroll to become the team’s head coach.

    The new general manager-head coaching duo were the first significant changes made to the team this offseason. However, it is expected to be the first of many moves the Raiders make to improve this offseason, with their next focus becoming fixing the roster.

    That will involve Spytek and the Raiders’ front office making arguable choices about the roster to improve it. The Raiders have 17 unrestricted free agents, many of whom are starters on their defense.

    However, there could be another change made to the defensive this offseason.

    With defensive end Maxx Crosby beginning to age and the Raiders potentially needing the next few years to be a legitimate contender, Jarrett Bailey of The Sporting News predicted the Raiders would trade the veteran defensive lineman for multiple first-round picks.

    “Look at the current run of Bills’ first-round picks – Dalton Kincaid, Kaiir Elam, Greg Rousseau, Ed Oliver,” Bailey said. “Plus, Keon Coleman and A.J. Epenesa were the team’s top picks in 2024 and 2020, respectively, as second-round choices. None of these guys have turned into superstars and lived up to the spot in which they were drafted. Trade a pair of first-round picks for a true game-wrecking edge rusher that they haven’t had since Josh Allen was drafted. The Achilles heel for the Bills has been their lack of pass rush in big games. That immediately changes with Crosby.”

    Bailey predicted the Raiders would get the Bills’ 2025 first-round pick, 2025 fourth-round pick, sixth-round pick, and 2026 first-round pick. Bailey also predicted the Bills would receive Crosby and the Raiders’ 2025 fourth-round pick.

    While the offer is enticing, the Raiders have made it clear that trading Crosby is off the table.

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    The Las Vegas Raiders may soon be faced with a tough decision regarding star defensive end Maxx Crosby. According to reports, several teams around the league are preparing to make a ridiculous offer for Crosby, who has emerged as one of the top pass rushers in the NFL.

    Crosby, who recorded 13 sacks and 61 tackles last season, is entering the final year of his rookie contract. While the Raiders would love to keep him in silver and black for the long term, they may have to consider trading him if the offer is too good to pass up.

    Teams are reportedly willing to offer multiple high draft picks and even players in exchange for Crosby, who has proven to be a game-changer on defense. The Raiders will have to weigh their options carefully and decide if the potential return is worth parting ways with a player of Crosby’s caliber.

    It remains to be seen if the Raiders will ultimately pull the trigger on a trade involving Crosby, but one thing is for certain – they will have plenty of enticing offers to consider. Stay tuned as this situation continues to develop.

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  • Pennsylvania governor spurns Peta’s offer to replace Punxsutawney Phil with cake on Groundhog Day | Pennsylvania


    Pennsylvania’s governor, Josh Shapiro, is claws out in a dispute with animal rights organization Peta over Groundhog Day, pushing back against activists who suggested that the world-famous marmot Punxsutawney Phil should be replaced with a cake.

    Punxsutawney Phil headlines the yearly Groundhog Day festival in this small Pennsylvania town. The mythos surrounding this event maintains that this woodchuck can predict whether spring will start early, depending on whether he sees his shadow when exiting his nest.

    Groundhog Day takes place on 2 February. Sunday’s event marks its 139th year.

    A dispute between Shapiro and Peta started to unfold on 21 January when the organization sent a letter to the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club’s president, Tom Dunkel, with a controversial pitch.

    “Peta will deliver a delicious ‘Weather Reveal’ vegan cake each Groundhog Day in perpetuity if Dunkel agrees to let Punxsutawney Phil and his family retire to a reputable sanctuary, a move that will earn the outfit kudos from wildlife fans,” the group said in a press release.

    “In a fun play on viral gender reveal videos, Peta’s tasty treat would be cut to expose one of two colors: blue, signifying six more weeks of winter, or pink, indicating an early spring,” the group explained in its pun-filled note. (Among Peta’s jeux de mots: “This would allow you to still make tourism dough while showing Phil a slice of decency.”)

    Shapiro didn’t bite. The Democrat said, “Come and take it,” in a 31 January tweet.

    Peta responded to Shapiro’s taunt on Saturday, replying to his X post: “It’s wonderful that you support Phil’s rehabilitation and release to a sanctuary! How would you like us to arrange pick up for him?”

    Asked for comment on the ongoing dispute, Shapiro’s office said that he stood firm in support of Phil.

    “The governor is dead serious in his defense of this historic Pennsylvania tradition and remains committed to protecting Punxsutawney Phil and the inner circle, and the role they play in the Groundhog Day celebration,” Manuel Bonder, Shapiro’s press secretary, told the Guardian.

    The defense of Punxsutawney Phil made for strange bedfellows, WCHS noted.

    “I agree with Governor Shapiro on something,” wrote Gabriella Hoffman, director of the Independent Women’s Forum Center for Energy and Conservation. “Peta is terrible.”

    Groundhog Day traces its root to pre-Christian holidays feting seasonal turning points, according to the Library of Congress. When western European groups such as the Celts were converted to Christianity, church officials could not get them to abandon these festivals.

    The first of February, among the days feting seasonal turning points, broadened into 2 February, transitioning into Candlemas, according to the Library of Congress. An English folk song showed that Candlemas became associated with weather prediction, according to the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club.

    When this belief arrived in Germany, it came to include the hedgehog. In German lore, if “the hedgehog saw his shadow on Candlemas Day there would be a ‘Second Winter’ or six more weeks of bad weather”. German immigrants to the US brought their traditions but had to adapt to the lack of hedgehogs, the club said.

    They picked another hibernating mammal: the groundhog.

    Groundhog Day now brings 20,000-30,000 tourists to the area each year, according to WTAE. Tourists don’t seem to mind that Phil’s calls aren’t all that accurate, with scientists determining that a mere 35% of his predictions have been correct.



    On Groundhog Day, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf made headlines by rejecting PETA’s proposal to replace Punxsutawney Phil with a cake for the annual weather prediction tradition. The animal rights organization suggested that using a cake instead of a live groundhog would be more ethical and prevent harm to the animal.

    In response, Governor Wolf stated that Punxsutawney Phil is a beloved tradition in Pennsylvania and that he sees no reason to change it. He emphasized the importance of respecting and preserving cultural traditions, even if they may seem outdated or controversial.

    While PETA’s intentions may have been well-meaning, it seems that Punxsutawney Phil will continue to be the star of Groundhog Day in Pennsylvania for the foreseeable future. Love it or hate it, the tradition lives on.

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  • Pashinyan reveals offer to Azerbaijan on unblocking connections


    Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has revealed the proposal made to Azerbaijan regarding the unblocking of regional connections.

    “We have proposed to establish railway cargo connection from Azerbaijan’s western regions to the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic and vice versa, through Armenia’s territory, more specifically through Meghri,” Pashinyan said at a press conference. Why Meghri? Because the other railway which exists between Armenia and Azerbaijan in the Tavush province has sustained the kind of destruction as a result of a landslide in the Haghartsin section that would require huge investments for restoration. The cheap and realistic option is the Meghri railway from Azerbaijan’s western regions to Nakhchivan and vice versa. We have also proposed railway connection from Yeraskh through Nakhchivan territory to Meghri and vice versa,” Pashinyan said, adding that both countries will use the connections through each other’s territory for international trade or cargo shipments.

    Pashinyan said that given the existing tensions between the two countries, Armenia considers that starting the process from cargo shipments would be correct, and then, when the atmosphere will be calmer, passenger transportations could be considered.

    “We have made this proposal and we are waiting for a positive response from Azerbaijan. Frankly speaking I can’t imagine why they would decline this, knowing Azerbaijan’s positions. We have found a solution solving the objectives of both sides. As to how they would call this is another matter. I don’t rule out that no matter the solution they will still comment it their way, and us, our way. What matters is the essence of the issue, as well as the content. And the content we have proposed is acceptable for us and is fully in line with the principles of the Crossroads of Peace project, but also in line with the expectations raised by Azerbaijan during negotiations. This is highly important because we do not oppose unobstructed connections, but unobstructed doesn’t mean bypassing Armenia’s jurisdiction. The modern world is working for unobstructed connections to exist in all directions and we are ready for these solutions,” Pashinyan said.

     



    Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan recently revealed an offer made to Azerbaijan regarding the unblocking of connections between the two countries.

    In a statement, Pashinyan stated that Armenia had proposed the reopening of transportation links between the two nations, including the opening of a railway route between Armenia and Azerbaijan. This move could potentially boost economic ties and promote peace in the region.

    The offer comes as a positive development in the ongoing conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan, which erupted into a full-scale war in 2020. Pashinyan’s willingness to engage in dialogue and make concessions shows a commitment to finding peaceful resolutions to the longstanding conflict.

    It remains to be seen how Azerbaijan will respond to Armenia’s offer, but Pashinyan’s gesture is a step in the right direction towards fostering reconciliation and cooperation in the region.

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  • THE SUBSTANCE Director Coralie Fargeat Declined Marvel’s Offer To Helm BLACK WIDOW


    When The Substance picked up five Academy Award nominations – including Best Director – during Sunday’s announcement, the usual jokes about director Coralie Fargeat immediately getting swept up in the superhero movie vacuum followed.

    Now, it’s come to light that the filmmaker actually did come close to accepting an offer to helm a Marvel Studios project while she was still working on the script for her surreal body-horror satire.

    In Variety‘s piece on Fargeat’s struggle to stay true to her original vision for the film despite certain Universal execs feeling that the extreme gore and nudity would make it a hard sell, it’s mentioned that the director walked away from preliminary discussions to helm 2021’s Black Widow starring Scarlett Johansson in order to stay focused on The Substance.

    “I held on so tightly during the making of the film and the difficult post-production phase, when everyone wanted me to make it less violent, less excessive, less gory, less frontal. I knew that I had written this film to be more than — or at least at the same level as — what I’m denouncing in the film,” Fargeat says, adding that our society is “still insanely violent for women and puts us in boxes” to a point where we “create our own violence against ourselves.”

    It may seem difficult to imagine the filmmaker behind The Substance and 2017’s brutal survival thriller Revenge taking the helm of a Marvel movie, but the reality is, had Fargeat accepted the offer, Black Widow probably wouldn’t have turned out all that different to the film Cate Shortland delivered.

    Though some filmmakers (James Gunn, Sam Raimi) have obviously managed to bring their own unique flourishes to previous MCU projects, any level of creative control – which Fargeat insisted on with The Substance – would not have been entertained.

    Now that Fargeat is an Oscar-nominated director, is there a chance she will decide to board more mainstream projects in the future? We’d say it’s highly unlikely!

    Natasha Romanoff, aka Black Widow, confronts the darker parts of her ledger when a dangerous conspiracy with ties to her past arises. Pursued by a force that will stop at nothing to bring her down, Natasha must deal with her history as a spy, and the broken relationships left in her wake long before she became an Avenger.

    Black Widow also stars Florence Pugh, David Harbour, O-T Fagbenle, Olga Kurylenko, William Hurt, Ray Winstone, and Rachel Weisz, and is now streaming on Disney+.





    In a surprising turn of events, director Coralie Fargeat has revealed that she turned down an offer from Marvel Studios to direct the upcoming film Black Widow. Fargeat, who is known for her work on the critically acclaimed film The Substance, cited creative differences as the reason for her decision.

    The Substance, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival last year, garnered widespread praise for its unique visual style and intense storytelling. Fargeat’s bold and uncompromising approach to filmmaking made her a sought-after director in Hollywood, but she ultimately decided that Black Widow was not the right project for her.

    In a statement, Fargeat explained, “I have immense respect for Marvel and the incredible work they do, but I felt that I would not be able to bring my own vision to Black Widow in the way that I wanted to. I am grateful for the opportunity, but I have to stay true to myself as an artist.”

    While Fargeat’s decision may come as a disappointment to Marvel fans, it is clear that she is committed to pursuing projects that align with her artistic vision. As for Black Widow, the search for a director continues, with Marvel Studios aiming to find someone who can bring a fresh perspective to the beloved character.

    Despite declining the offer, Fargeat’s star continues to rise in the film industry, and fans can look forward to seeing what she has in store for her next project. The Substance director’s refusal of Marvel’s offer only adds to her reputation as a filmmaker unafraid to stand up for her creative convictions.

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  • BREAKING: Mathys Tel rejects Tottenham offer


    Bad news, folks. Despite Daniel Levy personally flying out to Munich in order to negotiate with Mathys Tel’s agent, Fabrizio Romano is reporting that Tel has rejected Spurs’ offer and will not be joining the club, on loan or permanently.

    Shit.

    I really thought this one was in the bag, but maybe I should have taken more stock in the fact that Tel was asking for more time to consider Spurs’ offer. I guess the idea of heading to a team in 15th place in the Premier League and possibly with no European football next season was too much of a burden? Or maybe he just wanted more money, or had his little French heart set on Manchester United. Who knows.

    But this sucks. Spurs will now need to pivot to other targets — they’ve been linked with Tyler Dibling, Youane Wissa, and Stefanos Tzimas in recent days. Hopefully Lange’s got a few more irons in the fire.





    In a shocking turn of events, Mathys Tel has officially rejected Tottenham’s offer to join the club. The highly sought-after midfielder was rumored to be on the brink of signing with the Premier League team, but it seems that negotiations have hit a roadblock.

    Sources close to Tel have revealed that he was not satisfied with the terms of the contract offered by Tottenham and has decided to explore other options. This news comes as a blow to the club, who were hoping to secure the talented player to strengthen their squad for the upcoming season.

    It remains to be seen where Tel will end up next, as several other top clubs have expressed interest in signing him. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.

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  • Alex Bregman Reportedly Sitting On 6-Year Contract Offer From Toronto Blue Jays


    Three months into the MLB offseason, Alex Bregman remains a free agent.

    The 30-year-old third baseman is one of the top position players on the market, as he has been all winter long. The Houston Astros trading reliever Ryan Pressly to the Chicago Cubs on Sunday suggested that they were shedding payroll to make room for Bregman, but there hasn’t been much movement since.

    USA Today’s Bob Nightengale went on Tuesday night’s episode of “Area 45 with Bijani and Creighton” to break down where things stand between Bregman and the Astros. The six-year, $156 million deal they offered him in December is reportedly still on the table, but at least one other suitor is in the same ballpark.

    According to Nightengale, the Toronto Blue Jays are “still big on” Bregman and have offered him a six-year contract as well. That stands in opposition to the Boston Red Sox, who have been hesitant to give Bregman a long-term deal.

    The Astros do not seem to be intimidated by the Blue Jays’ pursuit of Bregman, though, considering Texas does not have state income taxes. Bregman’s tax bill would be far higher in Toronto than it would be in Houston, so Nightengale has theorized that the Astros wouldn’t feel threatened by a bid on Bregman worth less than $180 million.

    Bregman and his agent, Scott Boras, are seemingly holding out for a $30 million average annual salary. Perhaps Toronto could beat Houston to that magic number, putting the ball in Bregman’s court.

    Less than three weeks remain until Spring Training gets underway, compressing the timeline that Bregman, the Astros and the Blue Jays have to complete negotiations.

    Bregman won a Gold Glove in 2024 after falling short his first three times as a finalist. He also hit .260 with 26 home runs, 75 RBI, a .768 OPS and 4.1 WAR on the year.

    Between 2018 and 2019, Bregman hit . 291 with a .970 OPS, averaging 36 home runs, 44 doubles, 108 RBI, eight stolen bases and an 8.4 WAR per year in that short span. Over the last four seasons, he has hit .262 with a .795 OPS, averaging 22 home runs, 28 doubles, 80 RBI, two stolen bases and a 3.9 WAR annually.

    If Bregman returns to Houston, trade acquisition Isaac Paredes could move from third base to second base. That would bump Jose Altuve to left field, which he recently admitted he is willing to do.

    Should the Blue Jays come out on top in the Bregman sweepstakes, they would further stack an infield that already includes All-MLB first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr., All-Star shortstop Bo Bichette and Gold Glove second baseman Andrés Giménez.

    The Red Sox and Detroit Tigers are still involved as well, to varying degrees. But if Bregman is dead-set on landing a long-term contract, Houston and Toronto appear to be his most likely landing spots.

    CUBS UNWILLING TO SPEND BIG: While Chicago is reportedly interested in Alex Bregman, reports suggest that ownership does not want to go into the luxury tax in 2025. READ MORE

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    According to recent reports, star infielder Alex Bregman has received a lucrative 6-year contract offer from the Toronto Blue Jays. The offer is said to be worth a substantial amount, highlighting the team’s strong interest in acquiring Bregman’s talents.

    Bregman, who currently plays for the Houston Astros, is known for his exceptional hitting and fielding abilities. The 27-year-old has been a key player for the Astros and has consistently been a top performer in the league.

    If Bregman were to accept the Blue Jays’ offer, it would undoubtedly be a major coup for the team and a significant boost to their roster. Fans are eagerly awaiting Bregman’s decision and hoping that he will choose to join the Blue Jays and help lead them to success in the upcoming seasons.

    Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story as we await Bregman’s decision on the contract offer from the Toronto Blue Jays.

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  • Brighton reject €60m offer for Kaoru Mitoma from Al-Nassr


    Brighton reject €60m offer for Kaoru Mitoma from Al-Nassr

    Brighton reject €60m offer for Kaoru Mitoma from Al-Nassr

    According to L’Équipe, Al-Nassr have submitted a €60m offer to sign Brighton winger Kaoru Mitoma (27). The Seagulls have rejected the offer submitted by the Saudi Arabian club as they seek to keep the Japanese international attacker on the South Coast of England.

    The initial offer has been rejected by the Premier League club but Al-Nassr are expected to return with a larger offer for Mitoma. It remains to be seen whether the 27-year-old would be keen to leave Brighton and move to the Middle East before the January transfer window closes.

    Premier League raid

    Al-Nassr have targeted a raid on the Premier League before the winter window closes. The Saudi Pro League club are set to complete a deal to sign Aston Villa forward Jhon Duran (21) for more than €70m. PSG and West Ham United were interested in a move for the Colombian but he opted for a move to Al-Nassr.

    GFFN | Liam Wraith

     



    Brighton have rejected a lucrative €60 million offer from Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr for the services of Japanese winger Kaoru Mitoma. The Seagulls are determined to hold on to the talented 24-year-old, who has been in scintillating form this season.

    Mitoma has been a key player for Brighton, contributing with goals and assists on a regular basis. His performances have caught the eye of several top clubs, but Brighton are not willing to let him go for any price.

    The Japanese international has expressed his desire to stay at Brighton and continue his development under manager Graham Potter. Mitoma believes that he can achieve great things with the Seagulls and wants to repay the faith shown in him by the club.

    Despite Al-Nassr’s sizeable offer, Brighton are standing firm in their decision to keep Mitoma at the club. The Seagulls are confident that they can build a competitive team around the talented winger and push for European qualification in the coming seasons.

    Mitoma’s future at Brighton may still be uncertain, but one thing is for sure – the club will not be swayed by big money offers from abroad. Brighton are determined to keep hold of their prized asset and continue their upward trajectory in the Premier League.

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  • WATCH: Sen. Warner tells federal employees to ‘think twice’ about offer of deferred resignation


    Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., questioned Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Wednesday in his confirmation hearing for health and human services secretary.

    Watch the video in our player above.

    Warner touched on President Donald Trump’s recent offer to millions of federal employees that would let them resign and work from home through September.

    READ MORE: Trump offers all federal workers a buyout with nearly 8 months’ pay

    The senator said workers should ask themselves: “Has this individual in his business world ever fulfilled his contracts or obligations to any workers in the past?”

    Warner asked Kennedy if he’d commit to not firing any federal worker who is focused on food safety. Kennedy did not directly answer. In a later exchange, he said that “I will commit to not firing anybody who’s doing their jobs.” Warner asked if that assessment would come from Kennedy’s opinion or Trump’s agenda. Kennedy replied: “My opinion.”

    For years, Kennedy, an environmental lawyer, has spread misinformation and falsehoods about vaccines and their safety, including the heavily debunked claim that they cause autism. Kennedy has also promoted drinking raw milk, which the Food and Drug Administration says can pose a “serious health risk.” His views on these issues and others have prompted concern among health experts about his nomination.

    Kennedy, the son of Robert F. Kennedy and Ethel Kennedy, ran for president as an independent in 2024 before dropping out of the race and endorsing Trump.



    In a recent interview, Senator Warner issued a warning to federal employees considering the offer of deferred resignation. He urged them to “think twice” before making a decision that could potentially impact their careers and livelihoods. Watch the full video to hear his perspective on this important issue.

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  • I Just Got Trump’s “Buyout” Offer at My Job. Let Me Tell You How That’s Going.


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    The author is a federal civil servant who has been granted the use of a pen name to protect them and their family from reprisals.

    The new Trump administration’s effort to both get a grip on and dismantle the federal workforce has also been a dystopian farce, climaxing Tuesday evening, after the Office of Personnel Management sent an email offering what the media has described as a “buyout” to all federal employees. This saga began shortly after Donald Trump took office, when someone asserting the authority of OPM began spamming federal workers with emails demanding a reply. In one breath, the message asked all employees to respond “Yes” to confirm that the system was working, but it also warned employees to be cautious about the contents of emails coming to them. Meanwhile, the note itself was flagged, for recipients with a government email account, as having come from an “[EXTERNAL]” source—and thus not necessarily one to be trusted.

    Then, Tuesday night, federal workers were sent an email announcing a “fork in the road.” Again, the message was flagged by government servers as “[EXTERNAL].” This email, much of which was copied and pasted from a similar message sent to Twitter employees after Elon Musk—Trump’s pick to lead his effort to overhaul the civil service, otherwise known as the Department of Government Efficiency—took over that company, proclaims that the federal workforce will be undergoing significant changes. Anyone who didn’t want to participate in this new vision was invited to reply “Resign” to the flagged-as-external email address and collect six months’ salary, without having to perform any additional work, while they looked for a new job. The details of this offer are confusing, conflict with later OPM “FAQs” about the program, and seem to run afoul of long-standing legal caps on severance packages.

    Welcome to government by chatbot.

    This latest buyout directive is evocative of A.I. gobbledygook, beyond evidently being a copy-and-paste job from Musk’s Twitter exploits. When technologists assess a new A.I. language tool, the go-to metric is generally not the accuracy of its product, or even the consistency of its answers. It is engagement. Substance is pushed aside in pursuit of simply keeping human eyeballs trained on its messages for as long as possible. Once considered a proxy for content’s ability to be “valuable” or “worthwhile,” attention itself has become the commodity we’re after: looks, likes, clicks, play next episode. Unfortunately, one of the easiest ways to engage people is to enrage them.

    Like a chatbot in training, the Musk-Miller-Trump administration is not a principled political entity concerned with substance, consistency, or competence. In the administration’s executive order regarding TikTok, for instance, the president endeavored to grant rights to private companies in one paragraph (the DOJ “shall take no action to enforce the Act or impose any penalties against any entity for any noncompliance with the Act”), while specifically disclaiming the gift to TikTok in another (“this order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States”). This was a presidential pinky-swear with his fingers crossed.

    Even before Tuesday’s email, the original, outside-the-government Department of Government Efficiency project spearheaded by Musk immediately ran afoul of regulations protecting against corruption that keep our democracy from slipping into an oligarchy. When the administration pivoted to bring the project inside the government, meanwhile, it immediately ran afoul of safeguards against citizen surveillance and privacy protections that keep our democracy from slipping into an autocracy.

    Which brings us back to the buyout. Putting aside Musk’s failed promises to Twitter employees who had hoped for a similar buyout, the vision of the federal workforce announced in the email is no more sensible than the TikTok executive order, no more effective at considering governmental protections than the early DOGE efforts. One “pillar” of this supposed new federal workforce presumes the flexible assignment and reassignment of anyone who works for the federal government to whatever task, agency, or group the president wants, whenever he wants. In other words, it assumes that the president can usurp the priority-setting prerogatives exclusive to Congress when it sets its budgets and directs funds toward or away from various mandates.

    In another pillar, the vision asserts the president’s right to reclassify federal works to at-will employees. But to do that, he should have to pass new regulations, legislation that would require planning, process, public comment, and (likely) judicial review. And to skip that process, he’d have to revoke the Administrative Procedure Act, a move that should require an act of Congress and (likely) judicial review.

    If that sounds like a lot of red tape worth cutting through, think of it this way: If the president can do what this memo suggests he can do to federal workers, then he can do pretty much anything to pretty much anyone at pretty much any time. He can change substantive law on a whim—banking codes, safety regs, union protections, taxes.

    These are not the actions of a thoughtful, careful, or competent government. It is not the one envisioned by our founders or present throughout the first nearly two and a half centuries of the American experiment. This is the empty chatter of a bot trained on revenge fantasy scripts that lacks a fourth grader’s understanding of the branches of government and separation of powers.

    But, hey, it’s good for grabbing headlines.

    And of course, what do you do with a bot you’ve trained to be maximally engaging? You put it behind a paywall, make it a subscription service.



    I Just Got Trump’s “Buyout” Offer at My Job. Let Me Tell You How That’s Going.

    So, I walked into work this morning and was handed a letter from the company’s HR department. It turns out that my company has decided to offer employees a “buyout” option, thanks to a new policy implemented under the Trump administration.

    At first, I was a bit confused. What exactly does this mean for me? Should I be worried about losing my job? Is this a good thing or a bad thing?

    After doing some research and talking to my colleagues, I realized that the buyout offer is essentially a way for the company to incentivize employees to voluntarily leave their positions. In return, employees would receive a lump sum of money as a severance package.

    While the idea of getting a big check sounds tempting, I couldn’t help but feel uneasy about the whole situation. Will my job be safe if I don’t take the buyout? What happens if I do decide to leave and can’t find another job right away?

    It’s a tough decision to make, and I know I’m not the only one feeling this way. Many of my coworkers are also grappling with the uncertainty of what the future holds for us at this company.

    As I weigh my options and consider the potential consequences, one thing is for sure – the Trump administration’s policies have certainly made their mark on the workplace, and it’s up to us to navigate through the changes as best as we can.

    Have any of you experienced a similar situation at your job? I’d love to hear your thoughts and advice on how to handle this tricky situation. Let’s support each other through these uncertain times.

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