Hiring Freeze Creates Confusion and Concern at F.B.I.

Trump's aid freeze frozen

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Biden-appointed judge holds up Trump aid freeze A federal judge blocked President ...

The Hill - 6h

Trump White House tries to clarify confusion over abrupt federal assistance freeze

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, during her first press briefing, faced a barrage of questions on the administration's freeze on federal aid programs.

ABC News - 7h

'Just give [Trump] a little time': Republican senator reacts to federal spending freeze confusion

Sen. Jim Justice (R-W. Va.) tells NBC News Capitol Hill Correspondent Julie Tsirkin in an exclusive interview that he supports a broad freezing of funds for federal programs.

NBC News - 7h

Wednesday Briefing: Trump’s Funding Freeze

Plus, renovations at the Louvre.

The New York Times - 9h

Scammers Are Creating Fake News Videos to Blackmail Victims

“Yahoo Boy” scammers are impersonating CNN and other news organizations to create videos that pressure victims into making blackmail payments.

Wired - 1d

Trump's funding freeze creates widespread confusion

The Trump administration's abrupt freeze on nearly all federal grants and loans has created widespread confusion.

NBC News - 8h

Trump's federal hiring freeze sparks concerns about veterans' care

President Trump’s new federal hiring freeze has congressional lawmakers and former service members worried that operations at Veterans Affairs (VA) medical facilities will be hindered. The ...

The Hill - 2d

Hiring Freeze Creates Confusion and Concern at F.B.I.

President Trump’s directive is supposed to exempt national security and public safety positions, but the F.B.I. has put an immediate hiring freeze in place.

The New York Times - 2d

Trump’s Moves to Upend Federal Bureaucracy Touch Off Fear and Confusion

Agencies are gripped with uncertainty about how to implement the blizzard of new policies as workers frantically try to assess the impact on their lives.

The New York Times - 3d

Two-time Super Bowl champion calls Cowboys hiring of Brian Schottenheimer 'confusing'

Bryant McFadden reacted to the hiring on CBS Sports HQ

CBS Sports - 3d

Universal's 'Wicked: For Good' creates a unique marketing challenge

Universal is hoping the excitement around “Wicked” can hang around — for good.

NBC News - 4d

The Secret to Explosive Business Growth: Create Raving Fans

Your customers can do your sales work for you if you create the right conditions.

Inc. - 4d

Trump administration confuses government workers with email test message

The administration tested its ability to send communications to all 2.3 million federal employees from a single email address.

CBS News - 4d

Universal's 'Wicked: For Good' creates a unique marketing challenge

The marketing plan for "Wicked: For Good" is expected to be similar to the playbook used for "Wicked," with a few alterations to avoid oversaturating audiences.

CNBC - 4d

Kash Patel, Trump’s F.B.I. Pick, Pushed False Claims About Trump Investigations

Kash Patel, Donald J. Trump’s choice to run the bureau, has made a series of spurious assertions about the Russia, Jan. 6 and classified documents inquiries.

The New York Times - 5d

Celtic 'kept believing' to create 'history' - Rodgers

Brendan Rodgers praises his Celtic side after they "kept believing" to snatch a late win over Young Boys and create a "bit of history" by reaching the Champions League play-off round.

BBC News - 6d

The quest to create European corporate champions

Worries about the EU’s waning competitiveness have prompted a rethink of merger rules that prioritised consumers

Financial Times - Jan. 22

Food companies want to confuse consumers. The FDA must push back.

Food companies criticize the science supporting front-of-package labeling, delay public consultation periods, push for their own confusing label designs and emphasize the possible harms of a ...

The Hill - Jan. 21

Prada Creates Genuine Pants Anxiety

In the label’s sexiest men’s runway show in recent memory, tight trousers waged a comeback.

The New York Times - Jan. 20

Trump’s second act creates several firsts

Plus, Davos delegates seek collaboration, Belarus runs a predictable election and darts player Luke Littler turns 18

Financial Times - Jan. 19

'A diplomatic mess': Trump's special envoys set to cause confusion

President-elect Donald Trump sparred with the State Department in his first term, and this time, he may have a way to work around the diplomatic corps.

NBC News - Jan. 17

Ovechkin's pursuit of goals record creates betting frenzy

Alex Ovechkin's chase for the NHL career goals record has made him, and the Washington Capitals, the NHL's hottest bet.

ESPN - Jan. 16

Republicans are exploiting the diploma divide they helped to create

The widening gap between Americans with and without college education is a result of the Republican-led attack on the American working class.

The Hill - Jan. 16

Why It’s So Confusing to Determine Air Quality in Los Angeles Right Now

Calculating air pollution from wildfires and other events has become more complicated. That doesn’t mean it’s necessarily more accurate.

Wired - Jan. 16

NIL money in college athletics creating "have-not" sports

It's been over three years since college athletes have been able to be paid above-board, a ruling that has permanently changed college sports. But as Scott MacFarlane reports, the change -- and the ...

CBS News - Jan. 15

Madden 25's Newest Battle Pass Is A Confusing Unforced Error

Madden NFL is touted as having new and exciting presentation elements with every new installment in the series. These elements, such as commentary, field-level camera work, and halftime shows, are ...

GameSpot - Jan. 15

2 Sabres Stars Continue To Create Trade Buzz

These two Sabres are continuing to create chatter in the rumor mill.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 12

F.B.I. Briefs Top Senators on Armed Services Panel About Hegseth

The committee’s Republican chairman and its top Democrat were briefed on F.B.I. findings into Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s defense secretary pick. Democrats questioned whether there were gaps.

The New York Times - Jan. 12

Disney’s streaming strategy gets more confusing as Venu Sports venture is axed

Analysts are split on whether Disney should move forward with plans to combine Hulu + Live TV and Fubo, following the cancellation of its sports joint venture with Fox and WBD.

MarketWatch - Jan. 10

Sainsbury's raises pay but is cautious on hiring

The supermarket chain will lift wages to £12.60 but expects costs to increase after Budget measures.

BBC News - Jan. 10

Private-sector hiring slows: ADP

Hiring in the U.S. private sector and pay growth slowed down in December last year across several industries, according to a report released on Wednesday. The Always Designing for People (ADP) ...

The Hill - Jan. 9

How to Create the Most Productive Office Space in 2025

Kick the year off by refreshing your space with products and tools to help you stay organized and on task.

Inc. - Jan. 8

Jeffries: 'Confused' by Trump's 'obsession' with Greenland

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) hammered President-elect Trump on Wednesday for what he characterized as an “obsession” with the idea of the U.S. taking over Greenland, accusing ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

Gronk, Drew Brees push back on concern about Patriots hiring Vrabel

Rob Gronkowski and Drew Brees explain why they'd have no issue with the Patriots hiring Mike Vrabel despite his defensive background.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7

Biden creating two national monuments in California

President Biden is creating two new national monuments in California, the White House announced Tuesday. Biden will officially designate the Chuckwalla National Monument and the Sáttítla Highlands ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

New Orleans Attacker Had Transmitter to Set Off Explosives, F.B.I. Says

Bomb-making materials were found at a short-term rental house, and the authorities said they had recovered a transmitter intended to set off explosives on the city’s famous Bourbon Street.

The New York Times - Jan. 4

Jeh Johnson concerned terror threat at 'heightened level'

Former Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson says the nation's terror threat is at a “heightened level” following the vehicle attack in New Orleans on New Year’s Day that killed more than a dozen ...

The Hill - Jan. 3