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DOGE enters NOAA, accesses IT systems and removes the top HR official

DOGE enters NOAA, accesses IT systems and removes the top HR official

The Department of Government Efficiency has requested and been granted access to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s IT systems and is already making personnel changes, multiple sources briefed on that matter have confirmed, raising concerns the new, Elon Musk-led team could interfere with scientific processes.


Senior Democrat wants to know who in the Trump White House got Top Secret clearance without a complete background check

Senior Democrat wants to know who in the Trump White House got Top Secret clearance without a complete background check

On his first day in office, Trump issued a memo, directing the White House counsel to grant for up to six months top secret / sensitive compartmented information security clearances to designated personnel.


Democrats worry RFK Jr. could purge ‘thousands’ of federal health employees

Democrats worry RFK Jr. could purge ‘thousands’ of federal health employees

Senate HELP Chairman Bill Cassidy, R-La., — who is a medical doctor and member of the Finance Committee, which ultimately will vote on Kennedy’ nomination — said at the end of Thursday’s hearing that he is still undecided.


Employee groups, Democrats, experts warn feds not to accept ‘deferred resignation’ offer

Employee groups, Democrats, experts warn feds not to accept ‘deferred resignation’ offer

Max Stier, president of the Partnership for Public Service, issued a statement Tuesday blasting the measure as one that, if successful, could create critical skills gaps at agencies and hurt mission delivery.


Trump Administration’s Funding Freeze Temporarily Blocked

Trump Administration’s Funding Freeze Temporarily Blocked

will result in immediate and devastating harm to Plaintiff States.” The attorneys general claim that the memo will prevent states from providing “certain essential benefits for residents, pay public employees, satisfy obligations, and carry on the the important business of government.” Chief U.S. District Judge John McConnell will hear the request for an emergency temporary restraining order later today.


White House rescinds widespread freeze on federal funds that caused chaos inside agencies

White House rescinds widespread freeze on federal funds that caused chaos inside agencies

The sweeping order to freeze all federal grants, loans and assistance not provided directly to individuals led to significant confusion inside of agencies as employees faced uncertainty as to whether their programs and initiatives were affected.


Britain’s Rachel Reeves needs a growth miracle

Britain’s Rachel Reeves needs a growth miracle

A stage-managed build-up of pledges ahead of time included more housing near rail stations, more freedom for pension funds, plans to make it harder for courts to block infrastructure, and a potential easing of U.K. visa rules for artificial intelligence innovators.


Ukraine is pinning hopes on Putin exasperating Trump

Ukraine is pinning hopes on Putin exasperating Trump

Rather than making a clean break and halting military aid to Ukraine as urged by some MAGA loyalists, including Trump’s former chief strategist Steve Bannon, Kellogg wants to use American strength to secure peace — even if it takes months.


VA wants hiring freeze exemptions for 300,000 roles

VA wants hiring freeze exemptions for 300,000 roles

“VA remains committed to being deliberative in the hiring actions taken to ensure we is postured for success as we implement overall modernization efforts and reform plans in accordance with the Office of Management and Budget,” he said.


Germany’s Baerbock hammers own government for faltering on Ukraine aid

Germany’s Baerbock hammers own government for faltering on Ukraine aid

BERLIN — German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has criticized her own government for its indecisiveness on Ukraine aid, signaling deep divisions inside the interim cabinet and growing discord among mainstream political parties amid a heated election campaign.


DOJ Sues Six Major Landlords Alleging Rent Inflation Scheme

DOJ Sues Six Major Landlords Alleging Rent Inflation Scheme

Cortland Management, one of the accused landlords, agreed to cooperate with the DOJ and stop using common rental pricing algorithms and competitively sensitive data to set rents as part of a settlement agreement.


IG, regulator bash USPS plans to slow some mail delivery

IG, regulator bash USPS plans to slow some mail delivery

USPS leadership added that it expects costs to stabilize as the initiative matures and said it had to award emergency contracts and add staff in some cases due to unexpected performance issues.