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Dia Harris was among more than 200 employees targeted for dismissal by DOGE after President Trump issued an order to rid the government of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, which he declared were divisive and destructive and “would have ruined our country.” After he was fired, Harris received no severance. Now, his $16-an-hour paycheck is barely enough to cover utilities.

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President Donald Trump concluded his midterm push with remarks at the Reflecting Pool in front of the Lincoln Memorial, highlighting renovations he began about six months ago. Trump defended the project, which encountered problems shortly after work began, and detailed improvements to the pool's pipes, painting and other repairs. The president has pointed to the renovations as an example of his efforts to improve Washington.

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As voters head to the polls for the midterms, children participated in a mock election at a historic Black church in Atlanta, which has stood for 160 years and whose past pastors include civil rights leaders.