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White House budget office suspends federal financial aid programs
The Office of Management and Budget instructed federal agencies to pause any financial aid programs that might conflict with President Donald Trump's executive orders.ABC News - 6d -
Trump fires senior labor board official in ‘unprecedented and illegal’ move
Gwynne Wilcox pledges to challenge decision after dismissal in effect paralyzes National Labor Relations Board. US politics live – latest updates Donald Trump has fired a senior official at ...The Guardian - 6d -
Trump's anti-DEI executive orders target employee resource groups, federal workers say
Federal agency workers say that professional groups meant to support employees, many of whom are from marginalized backgrounds, are under threat from President Donald Trump’s DEI executive order.NBC News - Jan. 27 -
What to know about Trump suspending some legal immigration programs
President Trump is suspending some legal immigration programs that allowed people from certain countries to seek legal status in the U.S. through parole, according to a government memo. CBS News' ...CBS News - Jan. 27 -
Elon Musk’s Doge accused of ‘illegal’ job posting by federal workers’ union
Union leader claims Trump-created organization is ‘corrupt’ as X owner posts vague request for applications. Elon Musk ’s “department of government efficiency” (Doge) has been accused by a leading ...The Guardian - Jan. 27 -
Some GOP senators want open committee vote on Gabbard
Any Republican opposition could doom the top intelligence nominee’s confirmation.Politico - Jan. 27 -
Rep. Suhas Subramanyam on Trump's order to end federal DEI programs and put staff on leave
It's been nearly one week since President Trump signed an executive order calling for the end of federal diversity, equity and inclusion programs and placing DEI-supporting employees on paid leave. ...CBS News - Jan. 27 -
Trump administration testing system to message all federal workers
Sources said the White House has discussed testing a message system where President Donald Trump could message the federal government's 2 million civilian employees.ABC News - Jan. 25 -
Trump administration gives green light to start firing federal workers in DEI roles
The Trump administration is stepping up its timeline for terminating federal employees in diversity, equity and inclusion roles.NBC News - Jan. 25 -
Trump Officials Pause Programs to Let In Immigrants, Including Ukrainians
The pause on several initiatives that allowed immigrants to enter the country temporarily will block the entrance of people fleeing some of the most unstable and desperate places in the world.The New York Times - Jan. 25 -
Trump allows immigration officials to revoke legal status of some migrants
The Trump administration gave authorities permission to revoke some migrants' legal status. Meanwhile, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt posted that President Trump's promised mass ...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 -
Hundreds of "illegal immigrant criminals" arrested, White House says
Hundreds of "illegal immigrant criminals" in the U.S. were arrested and hundreds more flown out of the country on military aircraft, the White House said.CBS News - Jan. 24 -
Trump Says DEI Is Illegal. Here’s the Truth
Companies have been focused on DEI for decades.Inc. - Jan. 23 -
Federal workers placed on leave by Trump's DEI order are angry and fearful of what lies ahead
Longtime federal workers say they have become pawns in a battle for political control, that their DEI work is misunderstood and that they are under surveillance.NBC News - Jan. 23 -
Federal workers ordered to report efforts to 'disguise' DEI programs or face 'consequences'
Memos being sent to federal employees across the government are pushing them to report any efforts to “disguise” diversity programs, threatening “adverse consequences” for those who do not comply. ...The Hill - 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 -
Trump Administration Escalates D.E.I. Crackdown in Latest Threat to Federal Workers
The warning came one day after the administration ordered that diversity, equity and inclusion efforts across the government be shut down by 5 p.m. Wednesday.The New York Times - Jan. 23 -
US diversity staff put on leave as Trump orders end to federal DEI programs
President decrees end of DEI offices, roles and initiatives within 60 days and repeals civil rights-era equity policies. US politics live – latest updates . All US federal employees working in ...The Guardian - Jan. 22 -
For federal workers, Trump’s return-to-office order amounts to an unwelcome pay cut
The approaching return to full-time in-person work will cost remote and hybrid workers hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars per year.MarketWatch - Jan. 22 -
President Trump signs order to end diversity programs, put federal DEI staffers on paid leave
A memo from the U.S. Office of Personnel Management went to every department and agency, and gave them until 5 p.m. local time on Wednesday to notify all federal employees who work on DEI programs ...CBS News - Jan. 22 -
Trump sued over federal worker play
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump sued over order targeting federal workers An executive order from President ...The Hill - Jan. 21 -
Four Key Things About Trump’s RTO Mandate for Federal Workers
The new president signed an executive order that could oblige as many as 1.1 million government workers to return to the office.Inc. - Jan. 21 -
Federal debt as far as the eye can see — and them some
The Congressional Budget Office projects the federal deficit will continue to rise, reaching $2.7 trillion by 2035, due to legislation passed by Joe Biden and Democrats. The new para-government ...The Hill - Jan. 21 -
Trump orders federal workers back to office 5 days a week
White House instructs all government departments and agencies in the executive branch to end remote work arrangements.CBS News - Jan. 21 -
What changed since the Gaza ceasefire deal was rejected months ago? Trump, some officials say
TEL AVIV — For eight months, the framework of the ceasefire deal that could bring an end to the war between Israel and Hamas had been on the table, prompting fury about the delay among some, and ...NBC News - Jan. 18 -
Appeals Court Rules DACA, Obama-Era Immigration Program, Is Illegal
But the judges stayed their ruling and for now, hundreds of thousands of DACA recipients will continue to have protection from deportation.The New York Times - Jan. 18 -
Anti-AIDS program in GOP crosshairs over abortion funding
Republicans are fuming at the State Department after learning that recipients of funding from the legacy program to curb HIV/AIDS across Africa, PEPFAR, performed abortions in violation of U.S. ...The Hill - Jan. 17 -
LA fires live updates: some areas ravaged by blazes will reopen to residents, officials say
Officials say residents in certain areas affected by the Palisades fire will be able to return on Thursday. Easing of extreme winds expected to strengthen efforts to put out blazes As ...The Guardian - Jan. 16 -
Comer reintroduces measure requiring return of federal workers to offices
Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.) on Thursday reintroduced his measure requiring federal workers to return to the office, ending pandemic-era norms that allowed them to work remotely. Comer, the House ...The Hill - Jan. 16 -
Trading platform Dub will pay some retail investors to share portfolios through TikTok-like 'creator program'
Accepted retail investors will earn royalties and can have other users copy their model portfolio.CNBC - Jan. 16 -
Some parents could be able to join Georgia's Medicaid program without working
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp wants to let low-income parents with young kids enroll without working in a Medicaid program that provides coverage for some able-bodied adultsABC News - Jan. 15 -
Amazon to halt some of its DEI programs: Internal memo
The company said it is in the process of "winding down outdated programs and materials" as part of a broader review of hundreds of initiatives.CNBC - Jan. 10 -
Will the new presidency affect WFH for federal workers?
Winds of change are blowing, and for federal workers these could bring an end to the widespread remote work policies adopted and enhanced during the pandemic. Recommendations from the new ...The Hill - Jan. 10 -
Italy’s luxury wineries rely on illegal migrant workers
Barolo, Barbaresco and other high-end wines made in Langhe region grapple with dependence on undocumented labourersFinancial Times - Jan. 10 -
Zuckerberg met with Trump before ending fact-checking program: GOP senator
Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) said Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg met with President-elect Trump a day ahead of announcing the social media network will eliminate its fact-checking program to ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
Some H-1B workers say they feel insulted by debate over visa holders
In recent days, Trump said he supported H-1B visas. In the past, he’s made comments about the program, saying, “We shouldn’t have it. Very, very bad for workers.”NBC News - Jan. 6