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American activist shot dead in occupied West Bank

American activist shot dead in occupied West Bank

According to them, the IDF responded with fire at “a main instigator of violent activity who hurled rocks at the forces and posed a threat to them,” but the details of the incident and the circumstances under which she was hit are under investigation.


Biden administration seeks more Social Security funding, election and transition provisions in possible CR

Biden administration seeks more Social Security funding, election and transition provisions in possible CR

Often, anomalies include items like renewing spending authorities and other short-term fixes for ongoing government programs or to ensure funding is available to implement planned initiatives during the term of the continuing resolution.


White House cyber czar launches a new hiring sprint

White House cyber czar launches a new hiring sprint

ONCD is also encouraging both agencies and private sector counterparts alike to use best practices like removing degree requirements and offering entry level cyber jobs, apprenticeships and paid internships, said Mo.


Putin says China, Brazil or India could act as intermediaries in Ukraine peace talks

Putin says China, Brazil or India could act as intermediaries in Ukraine peace talks

Initially founded in 2009 to foster closer ties among Russia, China, India and Brazil, the partnership now comprises nine members including Iran, Egypt, South Africa, Ethiopia and the UAE.


OPM reminds agencies to grant feds leave to vote

OPM reminds agencies to grant feds leave to vote

“As explained in OPM’s March 2022, guidance, agencies should allow employees to use up to four hours of administrative leave for voting in connection with federal general election day and in connection with each election event (including primaries and caucuses) at the federal, state, local, tribal and territorial level,” Shriver wrote.


Supreme Court’s ruling on Chevron framework will lead to policy shifts by federal emergency management and housing agencies

Supreme Court’s ruling on Chevron framework will lead to policy shifts by federal emergency management and housing agencies

Without the judicial deference that has existed for decades, these agencies must interpret laws under increased legal scrutiny, likely leading to significant policy shifts in areas like emergency management and housing with real world implications for the Americans who rely on these programs.


Forest Service chief signals budget belt-tightening is on the horizon for FY2025

Forest Service chief signals budget belt-tightening is on the horizon for FY2025

In an Aug. 29 blog post, Chief Randy Moore said that the Forest Service was planning its fiscal 2025 budget allocations under a scenario of “a potentially budget-limited future” after previous legislation provided additional funding and pay raises for its wildland firefighters.


Biden formally announces 2% average pay raise for feds in 2025

Biden formally announces 2% average pay raise for feds in 2025

"We must attract, recruit, and retain a skilled workforce with fair compensation in order to keep our government running, deliver services and meet our nation's challenges today and tomorrow," Biden wrote.


Cost of VA’s Digital GI Bill has nearly doubled amid delays and contract challenges

Cost of VA’s Digital GI Bill has nearly doubled amid delays and contract challenges

In a highly critical review, however, VA’s Office of Inspector General found that “insufficient planning by VBA hindered development and completion of the Digital GI Bill platform and has led to significant delays and contributed to about $479 million in additional costs.”


Half a billion dollars in grants awarded to boost the EV charging network

Half a billion dollars in grants awarded to boost the EV charging network

“Most EV charging will happen at homes, workplaces or other destinations while vehicles are already parked, providing a safe, reliable and vastly more convenient way for anyone to fuel,” said Gabe Klein, the executive director of the federal government’s Joint Office of Energy and Transportation.


UK suspends some arms sales to Israel

UK suspends some arms sales to Israel

“The assessment I have received leaves me unable to conclude anything other than that for certain U.K. arms exports to Israel, there does exist a clear risk that they might be used to commit or facilitate a serious violation of international humanitarian law,” Lammy told MPs in the House of Commons.


5 takeaways from Germany’s eastern elections

5 takeaways from Germany’s eastern elections

The party, which merges traditional right-wing stances on immigration and other social issues, has repeatedly called for an end to German military aid for Ukraine and negotiations with Putin — a view for which there is much sympathy in Germany’s formerly communist East.