During a partial DHS shutdown, 92% of employees work without pay, facing financial hardship with creditors and childcare, despite some flexibility. Congress remains deadlocked on appropriations, delaying salaries for vital personnel.
Hungary threatens to block a €90 billion aid package and the 20th round of Russian sanctions, citing a political row with Ukraine over the Druzhba oil pipeline and energy security concerns.
NIH and VA are expanding AI adoption, focusing on ethical use, domain-specific models for research (e.g., Alzheimer's), and improving veteran care. GSA's OneGov initiative offers discounted AI tools, though future reliance and costs raise concerns.
Former President Petro Poroshenko critiques Zelenskyy's approach to peace, warning that excluding European allies and miscalculating Putin's imperialist goals could destabilize Ukraine's unity.
OPM Director Scott Kupor has instructed federal agencies to terminate or modify collective bargaining agreements, fully complying with executive orders despite ongoing litigation and court injunctions that had previously delayed implementation.
UK police urge government to withhold documents linking Peter Mandelson to Jeffrey Epstein, citing ongoing criminal investigations into alleged misconduct in public office, to prevent compromising potential prosecutions. PM Starmer faces scrutiny.
Amid deep staff cuts, the IRS is reassigning thousands of unqualified IT and HR personnel to taxpayer services for tax season, sparking fears of increased error rates, delayed returns, and poor service due to lack of training and experience.
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Internal emails reveal the Forest Service knew of dangerous PFAS chemicals in wildland firefighter gear since 2021 but delayed informing staff, despite health risks like cancer.
USPS leadership defends the Delivering for America plan despite financial losses and mixed performance metrics, advocating for legislative reforms to address debt limits and rising operational costs.
SpaceX has deactivated unverified Starlink terminals used by Russian forces in Ukraine. The move has slowed Russia's offensive while Ukrainian units work to register their devices for continued battlefield communication.
Federal agents Jesus Ochoa & Raymundo Gutierrez killed Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, sparking protests & calls for transparency. CBP withheld details, igniting debate on police use of force & secrecy amid Trump's aggressive immigration crackdown.
A report warns that converting federal roles to at-will status could prioritize political control over efficiency and cost taxpayers millions in recruitment and training due to high turnover.
Trump and Governor Walz discuss Tom Homan's deployment to Minnesota. Federal immigration officers surge in Minneapolis amid protests, welfare fraud allegations, and rising safety concerns over fatal shootings.
Congress faces a critical funding deadline as Democrats withdraw support following a fatal shooting in Minnesota. The dispute threatens a government shutdown over DHS oversight and immigration enforcement policies.
EU nations shift their stance to designate Iran's IRGC as a terrorist entity. New evidence of atrocities and US pressure outweighed French concerns regarding nuclear negotiations and captive diplomacy.
House Democrats questioned CISA's acting director on significant workforce reductions (1/3 of staff), controversial reassignments, and internal incidents like his failed polygraph. The agency defends a "mission-first" approach aligned with Trump administration goals.
