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Trump fires 17 independent watchdogs at US government agencies
Inspectors general at state, defense and transportation departments removed in apparent violation of federal law. Donald Trump fired 17 independent watchdogs at multiple US government agencies on ...The Guardian - Jan. 25 -
New Trump administration brings changes to US health agencies
President Donald Trump's first week in office came with big changes to U.S. health agencies, including the pausing of all external communications and banning travel.ABC News - Jan. 24 -
Trump threatens to scrap emergency agency Fema
President tours hurricane-damaged areas of North Carolina and says: ‘I think we’re going to recommend Fema go away’. Donald Trump visited fire-ravaged Los Angeles on Friday, his second stop on a ...The Guardian - Jan. 24 -
Esports company G2 launches new media house agency called 62
G2 Esports announced the launch of a new media agency called 62, which aims to connect brands with gamers.VentureBeat - Jan. 24 -
Israeli ban on UNRWA could ‘sabotage’ Gaza ceasefire, says agency chief
Philippe Lazzarini warns new legislation restricting Palestinian refugee work risks undermining international lawFinancial Times - Jan. 24 -
Trump World descends on bishop who pleaded for 'mercy'
President Trump and Republicans this week slammed a plea for "mercy" by Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde during a Tuesday morning prayer service, calling it unjustified and inappropriate. But she is ...The Hill - Jan. 23 -
A McKinley descendant voices a compromise after Trump orders Denali renamed
Trump's decision is being met with resistance, as many Alaska lawmakers, including its two Republican Senators, have voiced opposition to the change.NBC News - Jan. 23 -
Federal agencies given 30 days to implement Trump return-to-office mandate
The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) sent a Wednesday memo to federal agencies urging them to establish a protocol for President Trump’s executive order requiring workers to report in ...The Hill - Jan. 23 -
Ethics watchdog issues conflict of interest warning to Musk’s Doge agency
American Oversight has raised concerns over ‘department of government efficiency’ using encrypted apps. A leading ethics watchdog has issued warnings to Donald Trump’s billionaire ally Elon Musk ...The Guardian - Jan. 23 -
‘Setting us up for catastrophe’: alarm at Trump attack on federal disaster agency
The president is now setting his sights on Fema, the agency responsible for helping Americans after major disasters. Donald Trump has suggested paring back or even dismantling the federal response ...The Guardian - Jan. 23 -
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NASA Shuts Down DEI Programs, Though Diversity Is Low at Agency
NASA’s acting administrator issued an email announcing the end of DEI at the storied space agency, in response to Trump’s anti-diversity agenda.Inc. - Jan. 23 -
Trump advisers have discussed ousting watchdogs at several federal agencies: Sources
President Trump's top advisers have discussed ousting independent watchdogs -- known as inspectors general -- at multiple federal agencies, sources tell ABC News.ABC News - Jan. 23 -
Trump offers sharp criticism on FEMA: 'Big discussion' coming on agency's future
President Trump was sharply critical of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on Wednesday, suggesting at one point states should handle their own response to natural disasters but still ...The Hill - Jan. 23 -
Chargers' Khalil Mack will enter free agency, play in 2025: Report
After the Chargers' loss to the Houston Texans in the wild-card round on Jan. 11, the 33-year-old Mack said he would take some time to decide his future. Apparently, he decided he has more football ...Yahoo Sports - Jan. 22 -
If DOGE wants to find waste, it should start with my old agency
Prioritizing efficiency and savings at GSA can lead to billions of dollars of savings for taxpayers.The Hill - Jan. 22 -
Mercury's Griner tests free agency for first time
Brittney Griner, who has always re-signed with the Mercury since she was drafted in 2013, will test the WNBA's free agent market for the first time.ESPN - Jan. 21 -
WNBA free agency predictions: Kelsey Plum to the Storm, Satou Sabally to the Liberty
The WNBA offseason enters its second stage today. After 10 days of extending qualifying offers to retain the rights of their own free agents, teams are now allowed to negotiate with everyone. ...Yahoo Sports - Jan. 21 -
Teen dancers descend on Massachusetts to compete in the "American Idol" of ballet
Some might call it the “American Idol” of ballet dancingABC News - Jan. 21 -
‘Not a mouthpiece of the regime’: Syria’s state news agency enters new era
Journalists and broadcasters at Sana wait for ‘actions, not words’ but look to future after fall of Assad government. Zyad Mahameed finally has the job he always wanted. In his previous role in the ...The Guardian - Jan. 20 -
Live updates: Protestors descend on Washington as US prepares for Trump inauguration
Inauguration festivities will begin in full force Saturday as President-elect Trump and his allies — and protesters — arrive in Washington ahead of Monday's inauguration of the 47th president of ...The Hill - Jan. 18 -
Durbin seeks information from Patel personnel files at national security agencies
Sen. Dick Durbin (Ill.), the top Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee, asked a suite of agencies that previously employed Kash Patel to turn over information on possible misconduct of ...The Hill - Jan. 16 -
FCC chief: Agency is not 'president's speech police'
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Jessica Rosenworcel is dismissing four high profile petitions before the agency before she vacates the position, saying such action is necessary to ...The Hill - Jan. 16 -
‘I applaud the EPA’: agency launches formal review of five toxic chemicals
Review could lead to bans on plastic chemicals including vinyl chloride, compound at center of 2023 Ohio train wreck. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is launching a formal review of ...The Guardian - Jan. 15 -
Israel sends Mossad intelligence agency director to Gaza ceasefire talks
Just one brief ceasefire has been achieved in 15 months of war, and that was in the earliest weeks of fighting.CBS News - Jan. 11 -
Split emerges among U.S. spy agencies over mysterious 'Havana syndrome'
A split has emerged between U.S. spy agencies over whether a foreign adversary may be responsible for “Havana Syndrome” injuries to Americans stationed overseas.NBC News - Jan. 11 -
Wray bids farewell to FBI: Agency must sidestep 'partisanship and politics'
Outgoing FBI Director Christopher Wray stressed during his farewell address that the bureau must sidestep “partisanship and politics” in maintaining “independence” and “objectivity.” Wray ...The Hill - Jan. 11 -
How federal agencies are responding to the Southern California wildfires
With the Los Angeles-area wildfires expected to be one of the most expensive disasters in California history, Margaret Brennan examines how the federal government is offering to help.CBS News - Jan. 10 -
U.S. Funding Dispute With World Anti-Doping Agency Boils Over
After the Biden administration withheld funding to the agency, saying it had lost confidence in its ability to police elite athletes, WADA removed the United States from its board.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
Belgium’s Food Agency Advises Against Eating Your Christmas Tree
The country’s food agency warned against using evergreens in food after the city of Ghent suggested an unusual form of recycling: spruce needle butter.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
A tree is just for Christmas, not for dinner, Belgian food agency warns
Message came after northern city of Ghent posted tips for recycling the conifer as a dish. At a time when most people have probably polished off their holiday leftovers, Belgium’s food agency has ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
Where Giants can turn in free agency after missing out on Burnes
Who can the San Francisco Giants turn to next after missing out on signing free-agent pitcher Corbin Burnes? Alex Pavlovic weighs their options.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7 -
Pfizer executives descend on Trump’s Mar-a-Lago for planning meeting
Drugmaker becomes latest titan of corporate America to curry favour with president-electFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
CISA says 'no indication' other agencies impacted by Treasury hack
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) said Monday that there is “no indication” other federal agencies were impacted by the recent breach at the Treasury Department. The ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
What Dobbs seeks in free agency after historic 49ers start
Joshua Dobbs simply wants a chance to compete for a starting quarterback job or the primary backup role, and it's unclear if the 49ers offer him that opportunity.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6 -
South Korean anti-corruption agency asks police to detain impeached Yoon
Its investigators failed to bring him to custody after an hours-long standoff.ABC News - Jan. 5
