Paul Ingrassia's nomination for Office of Special Counsel is delayed after concerns arise over his qualifications, associations with controversial figures, and denigration of federal workers. Groups urge withdrawal.
UK PM Starmer may recognize Palestinian statehood if Israel doesn't act on Gaza. France urges recognition, condemned by Israel. Move aims to isolate Hamas and resolve conflict. Two-state solution gains traction.
Western wildfires are surging amid staffing shortages and criticism of government response. Documents reveal high vacancy rates and internal dissent despite administration claims of preparedness. Wildland firefighter concerns grow.
Speakers protested Trump's science funding cuts, endangering US competitiveness and research. NASA faces staff reductions and grant terminations, threatening innovation and safety.
Proposed budget cuts threaten IRS Taxpayer Services, potentially slashing staffing and decreasing service levels. Trump's plan seeks significant funding increases, while House Republicans aim to reduce the IRS workforce and budget. Impact on taxpayer compliance is highlighted.
Federal firefighters face low pay and grueling schedules. The Families First Act aims to improve their retirement benefits by reducing work hours and properly counting overtime pay, addressing high attrition.
The Expanding Whistleblower Protections for Professionals Act of 2025 (S. 874) reinforces protections for federal contractor whistleblowers, closes loopholes, and shields them from retaliation for reporting fraud, waste, and misuse.
VA uses AI like REACH VET to identify veterans at risk of suicide, but faces challenges in lowering overall rates. The program aims to target support, though limitations exist in reaching all at-risk individuals. AI + suicide + prevention + veterans
UK bans ransom payments by key sectors to cybercriminals. New plan strengthens cybersecurity, covering public bodies & critical infrastructure after rising attacks. Focus on AI, semiconductors, and water sector.
OPM urges federal agencies to generously consider telework and flexible arrangements for religious accommodations, following the Groff v. DeJoy ruling. Agencies must engage in good faith with employees.
Trump administration restricts Biden's policy promoting unionized labor on major construction jobs after a court blocked the initial White House attempt to relax the rule.
Trump administration's approach to climate data involves erasure & agnotology, obscuring knowledge to serve political ends. Loss of climate reports hinders policy & public awareness. The goal is to boost fossil fuels.
