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.
FEMA pauses staffing cuts for CORE employees amid winter storms, while a proposed 18% budget increase faces Senate hurdles and President Trump extends the agency's review council to 2026.
Michael Lynch is appointed as GSA Deputy Administrator. He will oversee the agency's AI strategy and $400 billion in federal procurement, including the OneGov initiative for tech software.
Senate Democrats report VA lost over 40,000 employees in FY2025 under Trump, causing service cuts, increased wait times for mental health and general care, and a "systematic destruction" of the workforce, negatively impacting veterans.
Limited federal spending, potential budget cuts, and future economic challenges including Medicare and Social Security are anticipated due to rising debt and legislative logjam. Midterm solutions are forcing features.
Mélenchon and Glucksmann clash for the French left leadership ahead of 2027 presidential elections. Their battle threatens to further divide the left, potentially benefiting the far right. Key issues: NATO, economy, and vision for France.
The EU is considering linking trade benefits to countries' cooperation on readmitting their own nationals, amidst concerns over migration and the enforcement of returns. Program aims to aid countries develop economies.
