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fromBusiness Insider
3 days ago

Life after DOGE

"It's always going to be part of who I am, regardless of what my jobs entail in the future," former National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration employee Tom Di Liberto told Business Insider. "I'll always be known as that, as part of that group of people."
US politics
#california
US news
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

'He's waging a war on us': As Trump escalates, Angelenos defend their city

The escalating tensions between the Trump administration and Los Angeles highlight a significant political conflict centered on immigration and state rights.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

'He's waging a war on us': As Trump escalates, Angelenos defend their city

The escalating tensions between the Trump administration and Los Angeles highlight a significant political conflict centered on immigration and state rights.
#cybersecurity
Information security
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Cybercrime much bigger than nation-state ops: Daniel

Cybersecurity must address both nation-state actors and the more prevalent threat of cybercrime, especially with federal spending cuts hindering efforts.
Information security
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Cybercrime much bigger than nation-state ops: Daniel

Cybersecurity must address both nation-state actors and the more prevalent threat of cybercrime, especially with federal spending cuts hindering efforts.
#donald-trump
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Was it worth it, Elon? You were a stupid Trump supplicant who sunk like all the know-it-alls before you

Elon Musk's alliance with Donald Trump could lead to detrimental consequences for both their reputations and broader societal impacts.
US politics
fromtime.com
2 months ago

Trump's Poor Poll Numbers Don't Yet Reflect the Full Picture

Trump's presidency is marked by declining jobs, economic challenges, and a fraught relationship with federal employees and the economy.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Was it worth it, Elon? You were a stupid Trump supplicant who sunk like all the know-it-alls before you

Elon Musk's alliance with Donald Trump could lead to detrimental consequences for both their reputations and broader societal impacts.
US politics
fromtime.com
2 months ago

Trump's Poor Poll Numbers Don't Yet Reflect the Full Picture

Trump's presidency is marked by declining jobs, economic challenges, and a fraught relationship with federal employees and the economy.
#trump
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

Americans Approve State Governors More Than Presidents Biden Or Trump

Historical polling data from Gallup shows that the last time a U.S. president had the approval of a majority of voters was in July 2021.
US politics
#fema
SF politics
fromWIRED
3 months ago

FEMA Isn't Ready for Disaster Season, Workers Say

FEMA employees express serious concerns about the agency's readiness for disasters amid uncertainty and possible staff cuts.
SF politics
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

States say Trump's continued freeze on much-needed FEMA aid violates a judge's order

FEMA owes Oregon $129 million for disaster relief, impacting local emergency budgets.
fromFortune
2 weeks ago
US politics

Trump's Texas response looks a lot like the FEMA he just promised to begin 'phasing out'

SF politics
fromWIRED
3 months ago

FEMA Isn't Ready for Disaster Season, Workers Say

FEMA employees express serious concerns about the agency's readiness for disasters amid uncertainty and possible staff cuts.
SF politics
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

States say Trump's continued freeze on much-needed FEMA aid violates a judge's order

FEMA owes Oregon $129 million for disaster relief, impacting local emergency budgets.
fromFortune
2 weeks ago
US politics

Trump's Texas response looks a lot like the FEMA he just promised to begin 'phasing out'

#lawsuit
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Change to COVID vaccine guidance. And, dozens hurt in new Gaza aid distribution

The federal government removed COVID-19 vaccines from the recommended list for pregnant women and children, raising access and safety concerns.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Trump Administration Is Sued Over Push to Dismantle Education Department

Trump's plan to dismantle the Education Department is facing legal challenges from educators who believe it undermines congressional authority.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Change to COVID vaccine guidance. And, dozens hurt in new Gaza aid distribution

The federal government removed COVID-19 vaccines from the recommended list for pregnant women and children, raising access and safety concerns.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Trump Administration Is Sued Over Push to Dismantle Education Department

Trump's plan to dismantle the Education Department is facing legal challenges from educators who believe it undermines congressional authority.
#trump-administration
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Millions in federal grants to local arts organizations cut by DOGE

The Trump administration is canceling millions in federal grants for arts and cultural organizations across the U.S.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Trump fires MTA from long-awaited Penn Station revamp, puts feds in charge: 'Blank checks are over'

Federal control replaces MTA in Penn Station redesign under Trump's administration.
US news
fromIntelligencer
2 months ago

Trump Administration Tries to Expel Harvard's Foreign Students

Harvard University faces federal action to bar international student enrollment due to noncompliance with Trump administration demands.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

5 takeaways from this week from courts pushing back on Trump to wars overseas

President Trump is testing the limits of presidential power amidst challenges from the judiciary.
Washington DC
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

A federal judge further halts Trump's radical transformation of government

A federal judge has paused Trump's federal government overhaul due to lack of authority without Congressional approval.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
4 months ago

The Danger of a Flood of Anti-Trump State Lawsuits

State attorneys general are taking legal action against the federal government in response to executive overreach.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Millions in federal grants to local arts organizations cut by DOGE

The Trump administration is canceling millions in federal grants for arts and cultural organizations across the U.S.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Trump fires MTA from long-awaited Penn Station revamp, puts feds in charge: 'Blank checks are over'

Federal control replaces MTA in Penn Station redesign under Trump's administration.
US news
fromIntelligencer
2 months ago

Trump Administration Tries to Expel Harvard's Foreign Students

Harvard University faces federal action to bar international student enrollment due to noncompliance with Trump administration demands.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

5 takeaways from this week from courts pushing back on Trump to wars overseas

President Trump is testing the limits of presidential power amidst challenges from the judiciary.
Washington DC
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

A federal judge further halts Trump's radical transformation of government

A federal judge has paused Trump's federal government overhaul due to lack of authority without Congressional approval.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
4 months ago

The Danger of a Flood of Anti-Trump State Lawsuits

State attorneys general are taking legal action against the federal government in response to executive overreach.
fromNextgov.com
3 weeks ago

DHS plans to shed most of its intel office workforce

The Department of Homeland Security's Office of Intelligence and Analysis plans to reduce its workforce from 1,000 employees to 275, marking a significant staffing cut of around 75%. This decision aligns with the Trump administration's efforts to decrease the federal government's size, viewed as overstaffed and wasteful.
US politics
fromNextgov.com
3 weeks ago

Maryland already seeing 'big impact' from federal DOGE cuts

The Department of Government Efficiency has already had a 'big impact' on Maryland's economy, its comptroller said this week.
DC food
#civil-rights
fromKqed
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

SF Rallies for David Huerta, California Union Leader Arrested in LA Immigration Raid | KQED

fromKqed
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

SF Rallies for David Huerta, California Union Leader Arrested in LA Immigration Raid | KQED

fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Federal employee of the year awarded to retired Treasury Department member

Lebryk emphasized his loyalty to the Constitution, asserting it was crucial during his civil service career, which he believed involved serving people well.
Retirement
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Federal government to put latest Canada Post offer up for union vote | CBC News

Hajdu emphasized it is in the "public interest" for CUPW members to vote on Canada Post's offers to help resolve longstanding negotiations.
Canada news
#remote-work
fromwww.cnn.com
3 months ago
NYC parents

Military spouse federal employees were told to return to office, until CNN asked the Trump administration

fromwww.cnn.com
3 months ago
NYC parents

Military spouse federal employees were told to return to office, until CNN asked the Trump administration

#technology-transformation-services
fromTheregister
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Trump team leaks AI plans in public GitHub repository

The Trump administration is set to launch an AI initiative across the federal government via a new site, AI.gov.
fromNextgov.com
3 months ago
Remote teams

GSA preps for layoffs at TTS

The General Services Administration plans significant layoffs in its technology branch, impacting service delivery across federal agencies.
#salesforce
Marketing tech
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Salesforce cuts Slack price for US government, following Google

Salesforce offers Slack to federal government at a 90% discount.
Trump administration aims to cut tech costs via bulk software purchases.
Future vendor contracts may focus on interoperability and direct negotiations.
Marketing tech
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Salesforce cuts Slack price for US government, following Google

Salesforce offers Slack to federal government at a 90% discount.
Trump administration aims to cut tech costs via bulk software purchases.
Future vendor contracts may focus on interoperability and direct negotiations.
#elon-musk
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago
US news

Trump Lawyer Tells Supreme Court Elon Musk Is Not Part of' DOGE Even Though Trump Has Repeatedly Said Musk is In Charge' of It

US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

What Is DOGE and Who Runs It? Trump Says One Thing, Government Lawyers Say Another.

The Department of Government Efficiency has significant influence over federal operations, sparking legal challenges regarding Elon Musk's role.
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

Elon Musk Didn't Blow Up Washington, But He Left Plenty of Damage Behind

Elon Musk's tenure at the Department of Government Efficiency ended with controversial actions that reflect his misguided belief in leveraging wealth for power.
Silicon Valley
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

So long, Elon: the cuts didn't go to plan, but you completely shredded your reputation | Marina Hyde

Elon Musk's departure from a government role highlights the failure to meet his spending-cut promises and reflects a tarnished personal reputation.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago
US news

Trump Lawyer Tells Supreme Court Elon Musk Is Not Part of' DOGE Even Though Trump Has Repeatedly Said Musk is In Charge' of It

#transportation
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago
NYC politics

Manhattan BP candidates skeptical of federal plans for Penn Station, not looking to work with Trump' | amNewYork

NYC politics
fromTime Out New York
3 months ago

The federal government is taking over Penn Station's massive renovations plans

Federal government to oversee $7 billion Penn Station renovation, expected to save taxpayers $120 million.
NYC politics
fromnj
3 months ago

Trump's transportation funding threats creates chaos for N.J. | Opinion

Uncertainty in transportation funding hampers project execution and poses risks to critical infrastructure, particularly in states like New Jersey.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Manhattan BP candidates skeptical of federal plans for Penn Station, not looking to work with Trump' | amNewYork

Democratic candidates express skepticism over federal plans for Penn Station renovation, advocating for more local involvement in the project.
NYC politics
fromTime Out New York
3 months ago

NYC congestion pricing was not lifted on Sunday

New York City's congestion pricing program remains in effect despite federal opposition, showing strong local support and early success in reducing traffic.
NYC politics
fromPlanetizen
1 month ago

Judge Extends NYC Congestion Pricing Through at Least June 9

A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump's administration move to eliminate NYC's congestion pricing program, allowing it to continue until at least June 9.
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Congestion Pricing Will Live On for Several Months After Court Agreement

Congestion pricing remains active until at least midsummer amid ongoing federal scrutiny and legal disputes.
NYC politics
fromTime Out New York
3 months ago

The federal government is taking over Penn Station's massive renovations plans

Federal government to oversee $7 billion Penn Station renovation, expected to save taxpayers $120 million.
NYC politics
fromnj
3 months ago

Trump's transportation funding threats creates chaos for N.J. | Opinion

Uncertainty in transportation funding hampers project execution and poses risks to critical infrastructure, particularly in states like New Jersey.
Tech industry
fromMedCity News
2 months ago

How a Tiny Federal Agency Supports Innovation & Competitiveness in the Scientific Community - MedCity News

The federal government plays a crucial role in fostering scientific innovation, especially in health information technology.
#politics
fromtherealdeal.com
2 months ago

Elon Musk's Tesla re-ups Santa Monica industrial lease

The industrial market in West and South Los Angeles continues to exhibit solid fundamentals, Collins said. Little new supply and demand imbalance enabled favorable lease negotiations.
Los Angeles
#retirement
fromDefector
2 months ago
Retirement

An Interview With A Fired Contract Specialist At The Office Of Personnel Management | Defector

fromDefector
2 months ago
Retirement

An Interview With A Fired Contract Specialist At The Office Of Personnel Management | Defector

NYC politics
fromGothamist
2 months ago

NY attorney general sues DHS over threat to withhold disaster relief funds

States are suing the federal government over the withholding of disaster relief funds tied to immigration enforcement compliance.
#education
fromNieman Lab
4 months ago
Privacy professionals

Wired's un-paywalling of stories built on public data is a reminder of that data's role in the information ecosystem

fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
Retirement

I'm a federal contractor trying to get out of government work. I'm worried my entire education and career will be worthless.

fromNieman Lab
4 months ago
Privacy professionals

Wired's un-paywalling of stories built on public data is a reminder of that data's role in the information ecosystem

fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
Retirement

I'm a federal contractor trying to get out of government work. I'm worried my entire education and career will be worthless.

US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Federal work shaped a Black middle class. Now it's destabilized by Trump's job cuts

Shirley Hopkins dedicated her career to empowering Black workers through federal employment opportunities.
Current federal job cuts threaten the career pathways for Black employees, destabilizing their middle-class advancement.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Ontario child-care fees could rise without new federal funding: provincial minister | CBC News

Ontario Education Minister Paul Calandra warns that without increased federal funding, $10-a-day child-care program fees will rise, impacting parents post-March 2026.
NYC parents
Data science
fromFlowingData
3 months ago

Halt of data collection that measures American society

The removal of federal datasets hinders the government's ability to accurately assess societal issues.
NYC parents
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Millions of Student Loan Borrowers Are Behind on Payments

The federal government has resumed reporting student loan delinquencies, significantly impacting borrowers' credit scores and risking economic slowdown.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

D.C. Mayor Prepares City for Cuts After Congress Goes on Break

The budget emergency reflects a misunderstanding of the District's budget dynamics, as the funds being frozen were locally raised revenues, not federal dollars.
US news
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

After crackdowns on student protestors, a culture of fear persists at Brown University

Brown University students report a growing culture of fear and intimidation following government actions against campus protests.
Career
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

What Are Your Plans After Graduation?

College seniors are rethinking their futures due to federal government turmoil, affecting career plans positively or negatively.
fromNextgov.com
3 months ago

Back to the future at GSA with contracting executive order

In the past, GSA's monopoly on procurement led to slow service and poor pricing for federal agencies, affecting their purchasing efficiency.
SF politics
fromemptywheel
4 months ago

CATO's Missing DOGE Model: DOGE Is a Pro-Russian Intelligence Operation - emptywheel

DOGE’s actions are concerning, as they represent a lack of strategic coherence and a failure to maintain fiscal responsibility, which may lead to a backlash.
US politics
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