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21 DOGE staffers, whose employment predated Musk agency, resign
The officials wrote in a letter that they "will not lend our expertise to carry out or legitimize DOGE's actions."CBS News - Feb. 25 -
US climate research agency braces for ‘efficiency’ cuts: ‘They will gut the work’
Workers at National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration fear crackdown will have global fallout. The Trump administration has set its sights on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric ...The Guardian - Feb. 26 -
White House formally instructs agencies to prepare for 'large-scale' layoffs
The Trump administration is directing federal agencies to begin preparations for large-scale layoffs and restructuring, and submit plans by March 13, according to a memo.ABC News - Feb. 26 -
USAID cuts are just the start of Trump, Musk plan to slash agency spending
The dismantling of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) appears to be the beginning of President Trump's efforts to instill massive cuts across federal agencies. CBS News' ...CBS News - Feb. 27 -
Federal agencies plan second email asking workers for weekly accomplishments
Some agencies plan to send a second Saturday email to federal workers asking them for bullet points on what they did this week, a sign at least some departments plan to continue with the ...The Hill - 6d -
Defense Health Agency head forced to abruptly retire: Report
The head of the Defense Health Agency (DHA), the health system for millions of service members and their dependents, was forced to abruptly retire Friday, Reuters reported. Army Lt. Gen. Telita ...The Hill - 5d -
Elon Musk’s $1 Spending Limit Is Paralyzing Federal Agencies
The DOGE-mandated credit card freeze is delaying shipments of critical supplies, stalling travel, and stopping employees from doing their jobs.Wired - 3d -
Agency workers to get paid if shift cancelled at short notice
The policy is part of 250 additions to the Employment Rights Bill, although the amendment will not spell out what "short notice" means.BBC News - 2d -
NFL Power Rankings: The most interesting teams entering free agency
For five teams in particular, nailing their free agent signings when the window opens next week will be critical. Tap in for the full list.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Americas at risk of losing measles elimination status, U.N. agency warns
More than 97% of measles cases across North and South America have been in the U.S. or Canada.CBS News - 2d -
NFL free agency 2025: Biggest moves that could impact remainder of the offseason
The ripple effect of these early moves could reshape the NFL in 2025CBS Sports - 2d -
2025 NFL free agency tracker: Signings, trades, franchise tags, news
NFL free agency season is upon us, and refreshing the PFT rumor mill will be the best way to stay on top of all the news in free agency.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
How free agency and player approval for trades have changed recruiting in the NWSL
The NWSL's new CBA does something no other American sports league has tried: total free agency and no trades without player permission.ESPN - 2d -
Schefter believes 49ers will lose Greenlaw, Hufanga in free agency
Adam Schefter believes the San Francisco 49ers will lose defensive stars Dre Greenlaw and Talanoa Hufanga in NFL free agency.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Texans restructure Nico Collins' contract before free agency
Restructuring contracts is a popular way for teams to create cap space ahead of free agency and the Texans have gone that route ahead of next week's start to the new league year.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
DOJ charges Chinese hackers, government officials in campaign targeting US agencies
The U.S. government has charged 10 Chinese hackers-for-hire and two of the country's security officials in a scheme to steal data from American entities and dissidents of the Chinese government, ...The Hill - 1d -
US charges 12 Chinese nationals with hacking American agencies for Beijing
Justice department said suspects were involved in extensive ‘hacker-for-hire ecosystem’Financial Times - 1d -
Trans Workers Describe a ‘Betrayal’ by an Agency Meant to Protect Them
The nation’s primary regulator of workplace discrimination has moved to dismiss cases that may run afoul of President Trump’s executive order on gender.The New York Times - 1d -
Appeals court allows removal of whistleblower agency head for now
It's the latest twist in a legal fight over President Trump's authority to fire Hampton Dellinger.CBS News - 1d -
DOGE team shut out of US African development agency
Staffers for the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) were shut out of the U.S. African Development Foundation (USADF) headquarters in D.C. on Wednesday, amid an escalating fight over ...The Hill - 1d -
One N.F.L. Player Every Team Should Sign in Free Agency
Aaron Rodgers and Russell Wilson aren’t the only quarterbacks predicted to change teams.The New York Times - 9h -
Trump's FDA nominee faces Senate questions after agency layoffs and resignations
Dr. Marty Makary will answer questions from a Senate panel about his plans to lead the Food and Drug AdministrationABC News - 10h -
U.S. federal agencies targeted in Chinese hacker-for-hire scheme, DOJ says
The Justice Department has unveiled a hackers-for-hire scheme that was allegedly directed by the Chinese government. The targets reportedly included U.S. government agencies. CBS News Homeland ...CBS News - 8h -
Former Wall Street rainmaker leads purge of US chips subsidies agency
Elon Musk ally Michael Grimes has overseen shake-up of office doling out billions of dollars in semiconductor subsidiesFinancial Times - 6h -
Trump stresses Cabinet secretaries lead agency cuts, but keeps Musk as threat
President Trump on Thursday stressed that his Cabinet secretaries take the lead on making cuts to their agencies and staff, insisting that officials are empowered to make decisions before Elon Musk ...The Hill - 4h -
Mira Murati’s Startup Launches, Poaching at Least 20 OpenAI Employees From Her Former Workplace
Two-thirds of the staff at Thinking Machines Lab came from OpenAI, where the founder was once chief technology officer.Inc. - Feb. 20 -
LeBron James reunites with Trail Blazers employee he knocked over five years ago
The 40-year-old Lakers star reunited with a familiar face before his 40-point game against the Trail Blazers.ESPN - Feb. 21 -
Elon Musk’s Email Ultimatum For Federal Employees Is the 1 Thing No Leader Should Ever Do
Musk says employees will lose their jobs if they don’t explain what they do.Inc. - Feb. 23 -
Upside-down U.S flag hung at Yosemite National Park to protest employee cuts
Nature lovers flock to Yosemite National Park every February to witness the majestic "firefall" event, but this year’s crowds were met a different spectacle: an upside-down American flag hung on a ...NBC News - Feb. 24 -
HHS warns employees that responses to Elon Musk's request may 'be read by malign foreign actors'
The Department of Health and Human Services message comes after emails from the Office of Personnel Management and a tweet by Musk caused widespread confusion.NBC News - Feb. 24 -
Barnard College says employee injured when Pro-Palestinian protesters storm building
An employee was injured at Barnard College in New York City after pro-Palestinian protesters stormed a building, according to the school. Robin Levine, Barnard College's vice president for ...The Hill - Feb. 27 -
Pro-Palestinian protesters at Barnard College force entry into campus hall and injure employee
A Pro-Palestinian protest unfolded at Barnard College in New York City on Wednesday, where a small group “forcibly entered” a campus hall and allegedly physically assaulted a school employee, ...NBC News - Feb. 27 -
Replies to Musk’s 5-Things Email to Federal Employees Turn Angry, Snarky, and Crude
Public threats to fire workers are a great way not to get millions of staffers on your side, as thousands of scathing, sometimes X-rated responses show.Inc. - Feb. 27 -
Autodesk says it will cut 1,350 employees, or 9% of workforce, to make the most of sales changes
Autodesk's CEO said the company wants to make the most of its shift toward self-service sales and direct billing.CNBC - Feb. 27 -
Ramp secures $13 billion valuation in deal allowing employees, investors to sell shares
The deal is also the latest in a string of private companies letting employees cash out shares and lowering the pressure on themselves to go public.CNBC - 3d -
As Big Tech Turns Toward Trump, This Ex-Twitter Employee’s Social Network Is Booming
The mobile app Spill has seen a surge in signups since the election and is launching an equity crowdfunding round this month.Inc. - 2d -
DOGE plans to cut VA contracts may harm veterans' care, employees say
Despite a backlash, Elon Musk’s DOGE is planning to terminate 585 VA contracts, some of which appear to be central to patient safety.NBC News - 12h -
Entire Alabama police department put on leave after grand jury recommends its abolition
The mayor of Hanceville, Alabama has placed its entire police department on administrative leave, after a grand jury, said the department was “an ongoing threat to public safety.”NBC News - Feb. 20 -
USA star Christian Pulisic denies rift with AC Milan coach: 'I didn't ask to leave the club'
The American international made a joint statement with the club about the rumors concerning his futureCBS Sports - Feb. 20 -
‘Our neighbours are daring to choose fascism again’: Germany’s election leaves many fearing what lies ahead
A high-stakes campaign defined by anti-migration rhetoric has stoked fear instead of discussion of pressing structural problems. Flanked by market stalls selling everything from Turkish borëk ...The Guardian - Feb. 21
