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Federal workers brace for Trump with morale ‘as low as it’s ever been’
President-elect has expressed desire for mass firings of civil service workers to be replaced with political appointees. Donald Trump’s return to office sets the stage for harassment, intimidation ...World - The Guardian - November 18 -
Vivek Ramaswamy's plan to force federal workers back into the office
Vivek Ramaswamy's effort to cut costs could target the nearly two-thirds of federal workers who are still approved to work from home 18 months after the pandemic ended.Politics - NBC News - November 19 -
As Rafael Nadal Prepares to Retire, Roger Federer Pays Tribute to His Rival
“You challenged me in ways no one else could,” Federer wrote in a letter to his longtime opponent.Sports - The New York Times - November 19 -
‘This is not his first rodeo’: will federal courts be able to rein in Trump?
Hope that federal judiciary can provide guardrails as Trump plans for largest domestic deportation effort in US history. A week after Donald Trump entered the White House for the first time in ...World - The Guardian - November 19 -
Federal bribery investigation is another blow for Mississippi's embattled capital
Political observers say Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba's indictment could intensify a long-running battle between city Democrats and Mississippi Republicans.Top stories - NBC News - November 19 -
Can he do that? How Trump could try to break the federal government
A look at how Trump can upend the federal government, including "deleting" agencies and ousting workers he sees as unloyal.Top stories - ABC News - November 20 -
Mace eyes legislation banning trans women from restrooms in federal buildings
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) plans to file legislation that would prohibit trans women from using women’s restrooms and changing rooms in all federal buildings, going further than a resolution Monday ...Politics - The Hill - November 19 -
Mace bill would ban trans people from bathrooms in federal buildings
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) has unveiled a bill that would ban transgender people from bathrooms aligned with their gender identity in federal buildings. In a post on the social platform X, Mace said ...Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago -
Federal Inquiry Traced Matt Gaetz’s Venmo Payments to Women
A document prepared by federal investigators bolsters claims by women who say they were hired for sex by Matt Gaetz, President-elect Donald J. Trump’s choice for attorney general, who denies ...Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago -
Musk and Ramaswamy call for ending work-from-home for federal employees
Pair suggest Trump could require government workers to be in-office five days a week as part of effort to trim workforce. Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy suggested Donald Trump could require ...World - The Guardian - 6 days ago -
Automakers Want Trump to Keep Federal E.V. Regulations in Place
Donald J. Trump promised to erase Biden tailpipe rules that are designed to get carmakers to produce E.V.s. But Detroit wants to keep them.Business - The New York Times - 5 days ago -
Chicago Federal Reserve President Encourages Cautious Rate Cuts
Some policymakers want to ensure the labor market doesn’t cool more, suggesting additional rate cuts.Business - Inc. - 5 days ago -
Supreme Court to hear a new challenge to the scope of federal agency power
The Supreme Court could further weaken the power of federal agencies by agreeing to hear a dispute over a Federal Communications Commission program that requires companies to subsidize ...Top stories - NBC News - 4 days ago -
Supreme Court takes up another federal agency power challenge
The Supreme Court announced Friday it will hear a case that could deliver another blow to federal agencies’ powers. The justices agreed to take up the government’s appeal of a decision invalidating ...Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago -
Federal officials approve New York congestion pricing plan
Federal officials have approved a plan that would allow New York City to implement a $9 toll on cars driving into Manhattan as part of an effort to reduce traffic congestion and improve air ...Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago -
‘DOGE’ might be a punchline, but wasteful federal spending is the real joke
The DOGE is finally going to turn the bureaucracy into something Americans can be proud of, and we should all unite in supporting that effort.Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago -
Warren warns Trump Treasury pick not to interfere with Federal Reserve
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) urged President-elect Trump’s pick for Treasury secretary, billionaire investor Scott Bessent, to not interfere with the Federal Reserve. “I have been a fierce ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
Judge agrees to dismiss Donald Trump's 2020 election interference case
Special counsel Jack Smith filed to drop all charges against Donald Trump over his handling of classified documents and efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss.Top stories - NBC News - Yesterday -
China and Canada respond to Trump’s tariff threats and border comments – live
China’s embassy in Washington has responded to Trump’s announcement, saying that no one will win a trade war or tariff war’. Prosecutors drop federal cases against Trump Corey Lewandowski , ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
Special Counsel Moves to Dismiss Federal Cases Against Trump
Also, Israel is nearing a decision on a Lebanon cease-fire. Here's the latest at the end of Monday.Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday -
Manhattan top federal prosecutor Damian Williams to resign in December
A top federal prosecutor in Manhattan is set to resign in December, the U.S. attorney’s office for the Southern District of New York said in a Monday press release. According to the release, U.S. ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
Judge dismisses Trump's federal 2020 election case after Smith filing
Judge Tanya Chutkan, who was overseeing President-elect Donald Trump's federal 2020 election interference case, has agreed to dismiss the case after special counsel Jack Smith filed a motion Monday ...Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
Activists slam Biden for pardoning turkeys, not those on federal death row
Advocates against death penalty note president has spared no one from death row but it’s not too late to ‘cement legacy’. Advocates against the death penalty took aim with blistering irony at Joe ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
Over 18,000 sign up for Supreme Court seats and federal judgeships in Mexico
Over 18,000 people have registered online for Supreme Court seats and federal judgeships in Mexico, with a random drawing deciding the final candidates.Top stories - NBC News - Yesterday -
Trump's imminent return has 'demoralized' DOJ, former federal prosecutor says
Former federal prosecutor Harry Litman said Monday that employees at the Justice Department are "really afraid" of what a second Trump term will mean for the department. "We have a really ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
Trump Team Signs Transition Agreement but Shuns F.B.I. Clearances
President-elect Donald J. Trump’s team will have some formal briefings with outgoing staff members, but it has so far refused to allow the F.B.I. to do security clearances for transition members.Top stories - The New York Times - 16 hours ago -
Bret Taylor’s AI startup Sierra raises funding at $4.5 billion valuation
Sierra, the startup founded by ex-Salesforce co-CEO Bret Taylor, has raised a fresh round of capital that values the company at $4.5 billion.Business - CNBC - October 28 -
Palantir is now worth $100 billion — and may be like Nvidia in one regard
Palantir is helping companies incorporate AI into their businesses — and one analyst says it’s succeeded “more than any company (not named Nvidia).”Business - MarketWatch - October 28 -
Ford sees another $1 billion EV loss, lowers guidance and its stock falls 6%
Ford Motor Co. reported earnings late Monday, but investors looked past a beat.Business - MarketWatch - October 28