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  • 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.


    Judge orders agencies to preserve discussions in airstrike Signal chat

    Judge orders agencies to preserve discussions in airstrike Signal chat

    The initial lawsuit was filed by American Oversight, a left-leaning advocacy group, arguing the Signal chat violates the Federal Records Act because the exchange between officials from March 11 to 15 about the strikes involved agency decision-making that requires preservation.


    HHS to lay off 10,000 employees and cut overall workforce by 20,000

    HHS to lay off 10,000 employees and cut overall workforce by 20,000

    "HHS workers have dedicated their careers to serving the American people, and sending any of them to the unemployment lines is nothing short of an intentional effort to weaken government and destroy the world’s finest public health system."


    Intelligence officials remain defensive on Signal debate

    Intelligence officials remain defensive on Signal debate

    Despite growing evidence to the contrary, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard insisted March 26 that the details shared over the Signal app — including to a journalist for The Atlantic — did not amount to an unauthorized release of classified information.


    Senators grill Bisignano about contact with SSA and DOGE officials

    Senators grill Bisignano about contact with SSA and DOGE officials

    Former President Biden brought in Martin O’Malley last year to help right the ship, but his departure following the 2024 presidential election, coupled with Congress’ refusal to allocate additional funds for the agency as part of deals to keep the government open, has led to backsliding on key service metrics.


    Bill to fast-track approval of Trump and Musk agency cuts advanced by House committee

    Bill to fast-track approval of Trump and Musk agency cuts advanced by House committee

    Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., offered amendments to the trio of federal labor relations bills that he said would exempt the National Border Patrol Council from their requirements.


    Federal Appeals Court Rules Art Generated Solely by AI Cannot Be Copyrighted

    Federal Appeals Court Rules Art Generated Solely by AI Cannot Be Copyrighted

    University of Toronto visiting law professor and economist Neil H. Buchanan discusses Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s decision to avert a government shutdown by supporting a controversial continuing resolution (CR), despite backlash from Democrats and anti-Trump groups who saw it as a capitulation.