Effort to Cut Federal Workforce Takes Aim at Key Us Jobs Engine

Democrats unveil bill to reinstate veterans fired in Trump workforce cuts

Democrats are proposing a measure to reinstate veterans who were recently fired from the federal government without cause, which has affected an estimated 6,000 veterans who make up about 30 ...

The Hill - 1d

VA secretary: Cutting 80,000 jobs ‘is our target’

Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins said his agency is looking to cut 80,000 jobs as their “target” to slim the agency’s workforce. Collins joined Fox & Friends on Monday, where he was pressed ...

The Hill - 1d

Trump defends Elon Musk, DOGE cuts to federal workforce

President Trump defended Elon Musk and DOGE over the weekend after reported rifts between Musk and Cabinet members. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.

CBS News - 1d

‘Calm today, but turbulence ahead’: U.S. job openings show stable labor market ahead of Trump job cuts and tariffs

Job openings in the U.S. rose slightly in January, but far fewer companies are hiring compared with a few years ago, and it’s taking people a lot longer to find work.

MarketWatch - 4h

Trump administration halts funding for two cybersecurity efforts

The Trump administration has cut millions of dollars in federal funding from two cybersecurity initiatives, including one dedicated to helping state and local election officials

ABC News - 20h

What does the first job report under Trump mean for the economy?

A new jobs report released Friday shows 151,000 new jobs were added last month short of the 170,000 jobs expected. The early data does not yet take into account the mass layoffs across the federal ...

NBC News - 3d

NHS England to cut workforce by half as Streeting restructures

The health secretary will shrink NHS England’s workforce to save money and avoid ‘duplication’. NHS England will lose half its staff and a huge swathe of its senior management team as part of a ...

The Guardian - 23h

Democrats introduce bill forcing Trump administration to rehire fired veterans

Democrats want to force President Donald Trump's administration to rehire veterans who were laid off amid efforts to reshape the federal government and its workforce.

ABC News - 1d

Chips Grant Staff Asked ‘Demeaning’ IQ Questions Before Layoffs Hit

Asking an on-the-job employee whether they’re smart enough to do their work is bizarre. But it’s apparently another tactic in the administration’s quest to shrink the federal workforce.

Inc. - 2h

US law firms’ London expansion drives record number of job moves

Partner hires on track to hit record high after 155 senior lawyers take new roles in the first two months of 2025

Financial Times - 2d

NOAA and National Weather Service job cuts raise concerns about forecasts

A hurricane modeling specialist fired from the National Weather Service said progress on forecast accuracy may "go backwards" if job cuts continue.

CBS News - 38m

Stand Up for Science Rally Sees Mix of Science, Politics and Anxiety

Thousands of protesters gathered in Washington for Stand Up for Science, a rally in response to President Trump’s federal-funding and job cuts.

The New York Times - 2d

DOGE Has Deployed Its GSAi Custom Chatbot for 1,500 Federal Workers

Elon Musk’s DOGE team is automating tasks as it continues its purge of the federal workforce.

Wired - 3d

Tariffs are 'lose-lose' for U.S. jobs and industry, economist says: 'There are no winners here'

Tariffs aim to insulate certain sectors from foreign competition. But evidence shows they often end up losing U.S. jobs.

CNBC - 1d

Fed chief Jay Powell plays down growth worries after jobs report disappoints

Chair says US central bank in no ‘hurry’ to cut interest rates at end of turbulent week for Wall Street

Financial Times - 3d

How Elon Musk Uses Internet Slang to Marshal His Army of Online Fans

Mr. Musk uses online slang to marshal his 200 million social media followers in support of his efforts to gut the federal government. But he might be reaching his limits.

The New York Times - 4d

Supreme Court takes up free speech challenge to conversion therapy bans aimed at LGBTQ youth

The Supreme Court agreed to hear a challenge to law in Colorado that bans “conversion therapy” aimed at teens questioning their sexual orientation or gender identity.

NBC News - 1d

Tesla facilities face wave of attacks as Elon Musk delves into politics

As Elon Musk attempts to drastically cut the federal workforce and delves further into the corridors of American power, the Tesla CEO's electric carmaker facilities have come under fire — literally.

NBC News - 2d

Fired Federal Workers Face a Sluggish Job Market

Unemployment is low, but there isn’t much room to move around — especially for those with highly government-specific skills.

The New York Times - 1d

Israel to cut off electricity in Gaza in apparent effort to force hand of Hamas

Humanitarian officials say move could hit already meagre water supply, as ceasefire talks grow increasingly chaotic. Israel is to cut off any remaining electricity supplies to Gaza in an apparent ...

The Guardian - 1d

DOGE’s AI App Replacing Fired Federal Workers Proves ‘About as Good as an Intern’

After mass firings at the General Services Administration, DOGE issued remaining staff an app to take up the excess work — but severely limited its use to a handful of repetitive tasks.

Inc. - 1d

Federal funding cuts lead FEMA to cancel National Fire Academy courses

The cancellation of courses at National Fire Academy comes as the federally funded institution was set to welcome a new set of fire safety officers for training next week.

CBS News - 2d

British workforce assesses US backlash against diversity rules

Companies in American-owned groups are most exposed, although UK law will make it difficult to remove all safeguards

Financial Times - 1d

Michigan Lieutenant Governor Begins Campaign for State’s Top Job

Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II, a software engineer from Detroit, entered a growing Democratic primary field for governor in a period of uncertainty for his party.

The New York Times - 10h

Meet the 21-year-old helping coders use AI to cheat in Google and other tech job interviews

As artificial intelligence becomes more advanced, employers are trying to build workarounds to prevent candidates from cheating in virtual job interviews.

CNBC - 1d

Universities impose hiring freezes in face of uncertainty over federal funding

At least two Ivy League universities abruptly stopped hiring faculty Monday, partly prompted by fear that federal grant funding will be cut.

NBC News - 21h

Recently fired pregnant federal employees cope with loss of insurance

Many pregnant federal workers fired as part of recent DOGE cuts are now faced with complex challenges as they deal with the loss of their income and health insurance.

NBC News - 1h

How federal lands can be used to ease the housing crisis

President Trump's pledge to open up federal land for housing construction could alleviate the housing market's top financial worry, which is inflation, by making homeownership more affordable.

The Hill - 1d

OPM inspector general investigating DOGE emails, access to agency data

The inspector general for the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) told lawmakers he is investigating the use of a new data system at the agency that has been part of a broader effort by Elon Musk ...

The Hill - 1d

Trump’s USAid cuts will have huge impact on global climate finance, data shows

Campaigners say funding halt is a ‘staggering blow’ to vulnerable nations and to efforts to keep heating below 1.5C. Donald Trump’s withdrawal of US overseas aid will almost decimate global climate ...

The Guardian - 1d

The US Postal Service helped build the Black middle class. Trump could end that legacy

Trump is expected to privatize the USPS, where Black people make up 29% of the staff, and cut down on the number of jobs. In recent weeks, the fate of the United States Postal Service (USPS) , a ...

The Guardian - 6h

Elon Musk's Starlink has a growing footprint in the federal government

The use of Starlink has been adopted by at least one additional federal agency since Donald Trump began his second presidential term.

NBC News - 3d

'You lose all hope': Federal workers gripped by mental health distress amid Trump cuts

In interviews with NBC News, many federal workers shared stories of overwhelming stress, personal crises, rapid weight loss, panic attacks and more.

NBC News - 2d

From hover points to trampoline packaging: how Amazon is aiming to deliver by drone

US tech group awaiting approval to start flying packages to customers’ doorsteps in northern English town of Darlington

Financial Times - 14h

As Federal Cuts Brush Against Private Sector, Should Your Company Make a DOGE Contingency Plan?

A really good long-term business plan may include processes to follow in disaster scenarios. It’s something to think about, as Elon Musk’s DOGE teams upends the federal government and side effects ...

Inc. - 1d

In Wisconsin's Supreme Court race, both sides take aim at the other's billionaire backers

The Wisconsin Supreme Court contest is shaping up to be a battle of billionaires, with each side in the race casting the other’s most prominent donors as boogeymen.

NBC News - 3d

Judge halts effort to deport Columbia protest leader, sets Wednesday hearing

A federal judge on Monday scheduled a Wednesday court hearing for Mahmoud Khalil, a recent Columbia University graduate who was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), ...

The Hill - 21h