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Federal agencies deployed almost 33,000 staff to assist ICE in ramping up detention and expulsion of undocumented individuals. Support also came from state and local partners.
Trump administration aims for deregulation, rolling back regulations on energy, emissions, and employee rights. Changes to federal employee removal and disciplinary procedures are also planned. Favoritism accused.
Trump's plan offers law enforcement a 3.8% pay boost while other federal employees get only 1%, sparking debate. Concerns raised about fairness, inflation, and workforce morale with potential consequences on border security.
Congress aims to negotiate full-year government funding before month's end, but a stopgap spending bill (CR) is likely. Bipartisan approach is key to avoid a shutdown and pass appropriations.
Europe faces US coercion, risking economic contraction & political backlash. Digital sovereignty is under attack. The EU must strengthen defenses against economic blackmail & shape global norms. Trade war looms.
Thomas Shedd's Tesla ties raise conflict-of-interest concerns during his GSA and Labor Dept roles, influencing AI, contracts, and government tech. Ethics questioned. Is Musk involved?
HHS terminates union contracts under Trump's order, impacting numerous agencies despite legal challenges and OPM guidance. Unions vow to fight back, citing national security concerns and staff firings.
GAO report reveals federal employees face hurdles changing names due to insufficient agency guidance, impacting job duties. Recommendations for improvement across agencies like IRS, VA, and SSA.
EU considers easing Basel III rules for smaller banks, simplifying reporting and liquidity requirements. German proposal aims for proportionality, efficiency, and less bureaucracy in financial regulation. Key focus: leverage ratio.
USAi.Gov launches as a secure AI platform for government agencies under Trump's strategy, featuring models from Anthropic, OpenAI, and others. Aims to accelerate AI adoption and reduce costs.
Trump administration fights court rulings on mass firings of federal probationary employees. The Supreme Court weighs in, focusing on labor relations and agency accountability.
The EU proposes capping farm subsidies, sparking debate over fairness and impact on large agricultural producers. Redistribution aims to support young and small farmers, facing opposition from some member states.
Germany weighs security guarantees for Ukraine, focusing on technical and military aid. Troop deployment is unlikely. Discussions involve US, EU, and potential Article 5-like protection.
Lutnick stresses accuracy in federal data, sparking debate over agency independence. Critics fear political interference, citing Trump era actions impacting data integrity and public trust.
The Trump administration is facing legal challenges over its efforts to curtail federal employee unions' negotiating rights under the guise of national security, potentially weakening public services and worker protections.
Trump's executive order adds layers to grant approval, involving political appointees & aligning awards with administration policies. Concerns arise about transparency, potential political influence, and funding cuts. Grant reviews are now occluded.
