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Trump administration offers roughly 2 million federal workers a buyout to resign
The Trump administration offered federal workers the chance to take a "deferred resignation" with a severance package of roughly eight months of pay and benefits.NBC News - Jan. 29 -
Elon Musk Is Running the Twitter Playbook on the Federal Government
The US Office of Personnel Management is telling federal workers to get in line—or get out.Wired - Jan. 29 -
DeepSeek raises national security concerns, U.S. officials say
Lawmakers and experts say China's DeepSeek AI app could expose U.S. users to risks and promote censorship.CBS News - Jan. 28 -
Trump administration offers buyouts to all 2 million federal workers
The Trump administration is offering buyouts to all 2 million federal workers, saying it could lead to a cost savings of 100 billion dollars. And a federal judge temporarily blocked President ...NBC News - Jan. 29 -
Live updates: Trump admin to offer federal employees buyout
A federal judge temporarily blocked President Trump’s plan to freeze federal aid minutes before it was set to go into effect late Tuesday afternoon. The "brief administrative stay" came shortly ...The Hill - Jan. 28 -
Trump administration to offer buyouts to all federal workers ahead of return to office
The Trump administration is offering all 2 million federal employees what amounts to a buyout if they do not intend to return to work in person later this year, sources confirmed to The Hill. Four ...The Hill - Jan. 28 -
How DeepSeek’s fallout could threaten U.S. consumption, according to strategists
Citigroup strategists took a look at what happens after a big tech selloff, and then what happens if that keeps going.MarketWatch - Jan. 28 -
OpenAI launches ChatGPT Gov for U.S. government agencies
OpenAI on Tuesday announced the launch of ChatGPT for government agencies in the U.S.CNBC - Jan. 28 -
Rep. Mike Turner says TikTok "remains a national security threat"
Rep. Mike Turner, the former chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, said TikTok "remains a national security threat" despite President Trump's effort to maintain access to the popular ...CBS News - Jan. 26 -
Republican Rep. Mike Turner says TikTok "remains a national security threat"
Republican Rep. Mike Turner, who led the House Intelligence Committee until earlier this month, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that although President Trump signed an executive order ...CBS News - Jan. 26 -
U.S. farm workforce threatened by Trump's deportation plan
About 42% of U.S. farm workers are undocumented, and Trump's plan to deport millions of migrants could uproot the industry's workforce.CBS News - Jan. 25 -
Trump removes Anthony Fauci's federal security detail
Dr. Anthony Fauci is the latest in a string of former Trump aides-turned-critics to see their federal protection canceled despite ongoing threats to their lives.CBS News - Jan. 24 -
Trump’s Rapid Changes in U.S. Government Stuns, Stirs Anxiety Among Federal Workers
The flurry of executive actions has upended nearly every aspect of working for the federal government, and the security of public sector work has nearly vanished.Inc. - Jan. 24 -
How China’s new AI model DeepSeek is threatening U.S. dominance
An AI lab out of China has ignited panic in Silicon Valley after releasing impressive AI models more cheaply and with less-powerful chips than U.S. AI giants.CNBC - Jan. 24 -
U.S. Security Contractors Going to Gaza to Oversee Truce, Officials Say
The contractors have been enlisted to do weapons checks on vehicles carrying displaced Palestinians back to their homes in the north under the terms of the new cease-fire.The New York Times - Jan. 23 -
Trump Administration Temporarily Mutes Federal Health Officials
Scientific meetings were canceled, and research data on the bird flu outbreak was delayed, amid confusion over the directive.The New York Times - Jan. 23 -
DOJ threatens to prosecute officials who resist Trump's immigration agenda
The Justice Department's new leadership directed prosecutors to potentially charge state or local officials who impede President Trump's immigration policies.CBS News - Jan. 22 -
Jamie Dimon says Trump's tariff policy is positive for national security so people should 'get over it'
Dimon did not get into the details of Trump's plans, but said it depends on how the duties are implemented.CNBC - Jan. 22 -
Trump executive order says federal government only recognizes "two sexes"
The executive order means Americans won't be able to select "X" on passports any longer.CBS News - Jan. 21 -
Trump threatens to double tax rates for foreign nationals and companies
President orders officials to draw up retaliatory measures against ‘extraterritorial’ taxesFinancial Times - Jan. 21 -
Trump says U.S. government will only recognize two genders, male and female
During his inaugural address, Donald Trump said the United States would adopt an official policy of recognizing only two genders, male and female. Trump accused the government of "trying to ...NBC News - Jan. 20 -
US will want Chagos Islands deal reversed, Trump’s ex-national security adviser suggests – UK politics live
Westminster is preparing for Donald Trump’s second term ahead of the US president’s inauguration in Washington. Most people in Washington have not woken up yet, but our US politics live blog ...The Guardian - Jan. 20 -
Incoming National Security Adviser Mike Waltz says "Hamas will never govern Gaza"
Mike Waltz, who will take over as national security adviser in the incoming Trump administration, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that the new administration will support Israel if ...CBS News - Jan. 19 -
Does Banning TikTok solve the National Security Issue?
TikTok is set to be blocked in the U.S. after the Supreme Court upheld a law that effectively bans the app. TikTok, a Chinese-owned social media platform, has drawn scrutiny from lawmakers for its ...The New York Times - Jan. 19 -
Sudan’s Military Has Used Chemical Weapons Twice, U.S. Officials Say
The determination came as the United States announced sanctions against the Sudanese military chief, saying there was strong evidence of atrocities in the country.The New York Times - Jan. 16 -
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Deputy national security adviser discusses ceasefire agreement
For months, the Biden administration has worked on a ceasefire and hostage agreement between Israel and Hamas. Deputy national security adviser Jonathan Finer joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the ...CBS News - Jan. 16 -
Government Recovers $31 Million in Social Security Payments to the Dead
The money came back when the Department of Treasury gained access to the Social Security Administration’s “Full Death Master File.”Inc. - Jan. 15 -
Drones delivering weapons to jails is national security threat, prisons inspector says
The prisons watchdog says drones are delivering weapons to two of England's highest security prisons.BBC News - Jan. 14 -
Kelly says he is aware TikTok ban 'is controversial,' but there is 'national security risk to' app
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) said Sunday he is aware that the possible TikTok ban “is controversial,” yet the app “has a national security risk to it.” “I imagine [there's going to] be a disruption in ...The Hill - Jan. 12 -
Biden speaks with Netanyahu as top U.S. official says a hostage deal is close
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Joe Biden spoke on Sunday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the White House said, as U.S. officials race to reach a Gaza hostage and ceasefire deal before ...NBC News - Jan. 12 -
Panama Canal will remain Panamanian and open to all nations, says official
Administrator rejects Donald Trump’s claims that China controls canal or suggestion US could take it back. Who owns the Panama Canal and what does Trump want with it? The Panama Canal will ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
Oil prices rally as fresh U.S. sanctions on Russia threaten global supplies
Oil futures ended sharply higher on Friday, as fresh U.S. sanctions on Russia’s oil sector looked to threaten global supplies and as winter storms in the U.S. were expected to boost demand for ...MarketWatch - Jan. 10 -
Biden says federal government to cover 100% of costs for initial LA fire recovery
President Joe Biden on Thursday announced the federal government would cover 100% of costs of the initial federal disaster response to the Los Angeles wildfires.ABC News - Jan. 10 -
Ex-RFU official 'extremely comfortable' with bonuses
Genevieve Shore, the ex-chair of the Rugby Football Union's remuneration committee, defends its controversial bonus scheme.BBC News - Jan. 10 -
UK security officials monitor Elon Musk's posts
A Home Office team is tracking the reach and impact of posts by the tech mogul and others for security risks.BBC News - Jan. 10 -
Greenland important for national security: Waltz
Rep. Mike Waltz (R-Fla.), President-elect Trump’s pick for national security adviser, said Wednesday that Greenland is important for national security, leaning into Trump's expressed interest in ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
Jean-Marie Le Pen, founder of France's far right National Front, dies at 96, a senior party official says
Jean-Marie Le Pen, founder of France's far right National Front, dies at 96, a senior party official saysABC News - Jan. 7
