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(NewsNation) — The Office of Personnel Management finalized a rule Thursday giving the president more power to fire thousands of career federal employees, aligning with Project 2025’s recommendations.

The state passed legislation last year that requires district boards to enforce policies that govern student access to the internet and limit the use of cellphones during the school day. 30 The ...