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Revamping Federal Procurement: Streamlining for Taxpayers

Revamping Federal Procurement: Streamlining for Taxpayers

The Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) are being revamped to eliminate waste, duplication, and outdated rules, focusing on competition, innovation, and value to taxpayers in government procurement.


Federal Workers Legal Network: Fighting Misuse & Firings

Federal Workers Legal Network: Fighting Misuse & Firings

New network aids US federal employees facing wrongful termination or legal issues due to government workforce cuts. AFL-CIO, NTEU & others provide free legal advice and representation.


OFCCP Cuts: Federal Contractors & Equal Opportunity Concerns

OFCCP Cuts: Federal Contractors & Equal Opportunity Concerns

OFCCP faces potential elimination amid government efficiency cuts, impacting equal opportunity enforcement for federal contractors. Concerns rise over discrimination and worker protections. Trump Admin rolls back key initiatives.


Schedule C Appointments: White House Control & HR Role

Schedule C Appointments: White House Control & HR Role

The White House is tightening control over Schedule C political appointments, sidelining HR and maximizing pay, raising concerns about qualifications and workforce reductions. Schedule C wages and appointments.


DOGE Demands Access: Interior Dept. CIOs Fired

DOGE Demands Access: Interior Dept. CIOs Fired

Interior Department CIOs fired after pushing back against DOGE demands for access to federal employee payroll system. Concerns raised over data privacy and security. Leadership exodus ensues.


Trump directive aims to speed up deregulation by nixing public input

Trump directive aims to speed up deregulation by nixing public input

On Feb. 19, Trump signed an executive order requiring agencies, within 60 days and in coordination with the Office of Management and Budget and Elon Musk-backed Department of Government Efficiency, to identify for elimination or modification regulations that are unconstitutional or unlawful.


France could recognize a Palestinian state in June, says Macron

France could recognize a Palestinian state in June, says Macron

The French Jewish umbrella group Crif on Thursday slammed Macron’s decision to recognize a Palestinian state, calling it “an unacceptable political victory” for Hamas while dozens of Israeli hostages are still being held in Gaza.


CISA to make comprehensive staff cuts in coming days, people familiar say

CISA to make comprehensive staff cuts in coming days, people familiar say

CISA was created in November 2018, when a law signed by President Donald Trump transformed the National Protection and Programs Directorate in DHS into a component with more broad authority for handling cybersecurity threats and infrastructure security.


Putin wants Western Balkans as his next ‘playground,’ UK warns

Putin wants Western Balkans as his next ‘playground,’ UK warns

In Bosnia-Herzegovina, Dodik, the fiery president of the country’s Serb-run republic, was sentenced to a one-year prison term and a six-year ban on holding public office for defying the orders of the international peace envoy, whose position was created to stop the region slipping back into war.


Trump administration moves to shutter mine safety offices in coal country

Trump administration moves to shutter mine safety offices in coal country

Miners’ advocates worry these closures could reduce the capacity of an agency that’s vastly improved mining safety over the past 50 years or so and could play a vital role as the Trump administration promotes fossil fuels like coal, and as decarbonization efforts increase the need for lithium and other metals.


Northern Ireland’s firms fear they’ll lose millions in Trump’s trade war

Northern Ireland’s firms fear they’ll lose millions in Trump’s trade war

Speaking in the U.K. parliament on Thursday morning, Democratic Unionist Party MP Jim Shannon said Northern Ireland “remains exposed to potential EU retaliation,” and warned that “local businesses must not become collateral damage.”


Equitable access to innovation: Understanding healthcare system readiness to deliver CAR T-cell therapy in Europe

Equitable access to innovation: Understanding healthcare system readiness to deliver CAR T-cell therapy in Europe

Beyond the disease itself, patients frequently experience long-lasting side effects, including cognitive and physical impairments that impact daily life.” Natacha Bolaños, Head of Membership and Alliances, Lymphoma Coalition.