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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 -
Federal agencies that could be impacted by job cuts
A federal judge has paved the way, for now at least, for President Trump, Elon Musk and the DOGE team to go ahead with mass layoffs of federal employees. CBS News senior White House correspondent ...CBS News - Feb. 21 -
DOGE Email Throws Federal Agencies Into Chaos and Confusion
Across the US government, workers failed to get clear guidance on whether or how to respond to an email asking what they did this week, despite Elon Musk’s claim that their jobs are at risk.Wired - Feb. 23 -
Federal agencies preparing for large-scale layoffs
Government agencies have been ordered to prepare for extensive layoffs as part of the ongoing initiative by President Trump and Elon Musk to slash the federal workforce.NBC News - Feb. 27 -
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 -
Fresh executive order targets sanctuary cities, federal aid for undocumented migrants
The action marks Trump’s latest attempt to crack down on illegal immigration.Politico - Feb. 20 -
Some agency heads push back on demands for federal employees that Musk touted
Several federal agency leaders appointed by President Trump told employees not to reply to an Office of Management and Budget email demanding more details on accomplished tasks. Elon Musk previewed ...CBS News - Feb. 24 -
Some federal agencies tell workers to ignore Musk email
An email from the Office of Personnel Management prompted by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency asks federal employees to justify what they do. Some agencies like the Pentagon and ...CBS News - Feb. 24 -
Federal agencies told to submit "reorganization plans," prepare for mass firings
The Office of Management and Budget and the Office of Personnel Management asked agencies to submit plans for downsizing by March 13.CBS News - Feb. 26 -
Judge temporarily blocks Trump’s mass firings at federal agencies
Judge says office of personnel management lacks power to order firings, including those of probationary employees. A federal judge in California has temporarily blocked the Trump administration ...The Guardian - 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 -
Federal agencies face pressure to cut jobs as employees weigh buyout offers
As federal agencies push employees to justify their roles and offer buyouts ahead of expected job cuts, a new CBS News poll finds more than half of Americans believe Elon Musk and the Department of ...CBS News - 3d -
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 -
Trump administration revises directive to federal agencies on mass firings
The Office of Personnel Management issued revised guidance to federal agencies Tuesday regarding the firing of federal probationary workers.CBS News - 2d -
Trump calls Elon Musk's email ultimatum 'genius' as federal workers and some agencies push back
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Monday embraced Elon Musk's ultimatum demanding that federal workers report what they had accomplished last week or lose their jobs, a directive facing ...NBC News - Feb. 24 -
Federal agencies can ignore "What did you do last week?" email, officials say
The office that asked federal workers to document five things they accomplished over the past week told officials that agencies can decide how to respond.CBS News - Feb. 24 -
Trump admin tells federal agencies to make plans for large-scale layoffs of workers
Trump administration tells federal agencies to make plans for large-scale layoffs of workersNBC News - Feb. 26 -
Judge Rules Trump Can’t Fire Head of Federal Watchdog Agency Without Cause
A federal judge said that the president’s efforts to remove Hampton Dellinger, who leads the Office of Special Counsel, were unlawful. The agency protects whistle-blowers.The New York Times - 4d -
Federal employees received a new email about weekly tasks. Here's how agencies responded.
Federal employees at multiple agencies are being told to comply with a new email asking for a list of tasks accomplished throughout the week. CBS News' Aaron Navarro reports.CBS News - 3d -
Federal workers block Musk’s ‘Doge’ from shutting down Africa development agency
US African Development Foundation staff barred entry to ‘efficiency’ agency, defying Trump’s shutdown order. Members of Elon Musk ’s so-called “department of government efficiency” (Doge) unit ...The Guardian - 8h -
Agencies grapple with Musk order
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Agencies grapple with responding to Musk order The Office of Personnel Management ...The Hill - Feb. 24 -
Why CFPB is being targeted by Trump
The fired head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said he sees the attack against the agency as "suspicious."CBS News - Feb. 23 -
5 Secrets to a Successful Agency Partnership
Insights on avoiding pitfalls when collaborating with an agency.Inc. - Feb. 19 -
Agencies push back on Musk ultimatum
Elon Musk and DOGE sent an email to federal employees demanding they list five things they worked on in the past week, saying failure to respond would be taken as resignation. But multiple agency ...CBS News - Feb. 23 -
Agencies told to prep for mass layoffs
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story OPM tells agencies to plan for mass layoffs A Wednesday memo from the Office of ...The Hill - Feb. 26 -
Seven NZ churches targeted in suspected arson spree
Four churches were burned while evidence suggests three more were targeted but did not catch fire.BBC News - Feb. 22 -
Apple’s diversity policies and OpenAI deal targeted by shareholders
iPhone-maker is rare holdout in Silicon Valley against conservative efforts to force rollback on DEI issuesFinancial Times - Feb. 24 -
The border where Starmer is targeting people-smuggling gangs
UK government boosts resources at key entry point on Sofia’s border with Turkey amid wider EU ‘reset’Financial Times - Feb. 24 -
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Sabres Should Consider Targeting Blues Star
The Buffalo Sabres are at the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings as we continue to inch closer to the NHL trade deadline. With this, it is apparent that they won't be in the market for ...Yahoo Sports - Feb. 27 -
8 fantasy baseball breakout candidates to target in 2025
You can't win a fantasy baseball league without hitting on a few breakouts.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 27 -
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EU and India target trade deal this year
Ursula von der Leyen pledges ‘full commitment’ to realising long-awaited pact under shadow of Trump tariffsFinancial Times - 6d -
Red Wings Trade Targets: Dylan Cozens
The Detroit Red Wings are in a fantastic position.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Watch: Pro-Ukraine protesters target JD Vance
The vice-president and his family reportedly moved to an undisclosed location from their planned ski resort as a result.BBC News - 4d -
Red Wings Trade Targets: Trevor Zegras
Center is the most valued forward position.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Mayo targeted by fans after KU basketball loss
Social media posts directed at KU basketball player Zeke Mayo included threats of violence, wishes that he killed himself and racist comments, according to screengrabs he shared Saturday.ESPN - 4d -
Switzerland targets rich tourists but at what cost?
Switzerland's already upmarket tourism sector is trying to attract more high rollers.BBC News - 4d -
Red Wings Trade Targets: Elias Pettersson
Time to put your money where your mouth is.Yahoo Sports - 3d
