California Democrats warn Trump's budget cuts to national labs jeopardize US technological and AI leadership, causing layoffs and hindering AI development crucial for competing with China. Labs vital for energy, security.
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.
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.
Supreme Court allows Education Department to proceed with 1,300 layoffs, overruling a lower court order. Dissents highlight division dismantling. Impact on students, teachers & communities anticipated.
Neil Jacobs pledges to restore NOAA staffing after significant cuts under Trump, focusing on essential services and addressing staffing shortages. Scrutiny follows Texas floods and past controversies.
Trump's science policies face criticism for potentially politicizing research and hindering scientific integrity. Concerns raised about transparency, data access, and influence on federal employees. New guidelines spark debate.
A federal judge blocked Trump's NIH grant terminations, calling them 'arbitrary' and discriminatory against LGBTQ+ research and racial minorities. The cuts, impacting health research, sparked widespread concern.
With increased ICE enforcement, federal employees from various agencies are being reassigned to assist in apprehending and deporting undocumented immigrants. This shift has sparked controversy and internal strain.
DOGE, led by Elon Musk under Trump, faces budget scrutiny & staffing challenges. USDS origins, savings promises, and ethics concerns are highlighted. Post-Musk impact on agencies is examined.
OMB clashes with GAO over investigations into potential unlawful impoundments and adherence to the Impoundment Control Act. Accusations of overreach and hampered executive function fuel the dispute.
Trump administration faces bipartisan scrutiny over IRS & EPA staffing cuts. Concerns raised about reduced workforce impacting agency operations and ability to address emerging threats. Cuts could reach 40%.
Trump's budget proposes deep cuts to most federal agencies (15-35%) except Defense (+13%), Homeland Security, Transport, and Veterans Affairs. Climate, education, and science programs face significant reductions.
IRS faces cuts impacting customer service, DEI, and taxpayer experience. Changes under the Trump administration raise concerns about taxpayer support and data handling. The Taxpayer Experience Office, established in 2022, is also affected.
The Trump administration appears to be preparing to comply with multiple court orders to quickly place tens of thousands of federal workers fired during their probationary periods, according to officials at three agencies briefed on the plans.
One of Trump’s executive orders gives a senior presidential aide until the end of April to come up with a plan to fix hiring (or, at least, cut the time-to-hire to 80 days) and bring better performance management to the federal government.
“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.
