Federal Reserve’s Independence

Former federal prosecutor says Gaetz would fail background check for entry DOJ job

Former federal prosecutor Harry Litman said former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) would fail a background check for an entry-level role at the Department of Justice (DOJ), a department President-elect ...

Politics - The Hill - November 16

Sean 'Diddy' Combs obstructing justice from behind bars, federal prosecutors allege

Federal prosecutors accused Sean “Diddy” Combs of breaking jail rules in an attempt to manipulate witness testimony and taint the potential jury pool in his case, according to a court document ...

Federal agents raid hotel owned by Eric Adams supporter linked to suspicious donations

Weihong Hu, a New York City hotel developer, was previously the subject of a joint investigation by the Guardian, the City and Documented. . Federal law enforcement agents have raided a hotel owned ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

If You Were Nervous About the Salary Exemption Minimum Jumping to $55,068 a Year, Don’t Be. A Texas Federal Judge Just Quashed It

The amount you need to pay employees for them to be exempt from overtime has jumped all over. A new court ruling sends us back to $684 a week.

Business - Inc. - 5 days ago

With DOGE, Elon Musk Wants to Bring His Brutal Managerial Style to the Federal Government. But He Doesn’t Own It. Yet

Running the government like a corporation isn’t a new idea. It also doesn’t work.

Business - Inc. - 4 days ago

‘You made me reimagine my game’: Federer pays tribute to retiring Nadal

Swiss publishes emotional letter on social media Spaniard bidding goodbye at Davis Cup finals Roger Federer has published a long letter paying tribute to great rival Rafael Nadal ahead of the ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Roger Federer tells friend and rival Rafael Nadal that he made him enjoy tennis more

Roger Federer says Rafael Nadal made him enjoy tennis even more during a rivalry that spanned 40 matches over 15 years

Sports - ABC News - 4 days ago

Awaiting DOGE, Musk Joins Amazon in Attacks on Federal Labor Regulator’s Legal Status

Court cases by SpaceX and Amazon opened against the National Labor Relations Board are a long-odds effort to eviscerate the regulatory body before Musk’s DOGE onslaught begins.

Business - Inc. - 4 days ago

Rafael Nadal retirement: Roger Federer pens heartfelt letter to longtime rival before his final tennis event

The 2024 Davis Cup in Spain marks the final event of Nadal's illustrious career

Sports - CBS Sports - 4 days ago

'You beat me -- a lot': Roger Federer, Serena Williams react to Nadal's potential final match

Rafael Nadal's career possibly came to an end on Tuesday at the Davis Cup after losing to Botic van de Zandschulp.

Sports - ESPN - 4 days ago

Trump picks Linda McMahon for education, and says he won’t reconsider Matt Gaetz nomination – live

President-elect picks prominent donor and co-chair of transition team as education secretary; Trump won’t rethink Gaetz for attorney general despite mounting scrutiny. Trump nominates transition ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Musk, Ramaswamy lay out plans for 'mass' federal layoffs, rule rollbacks under Trump

Tech entrepreneurs Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy said Wednesday that their brand-new government efficiency panel will identify “thousands” of regulations for President-elect Trump to eliminate, ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Musk and Ramaswamy float ending remote work for federal employees and 'large-scale firings'

Incoming Trump administration advisers Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy floated ending remote work for federal workers, calling it a “privilege” left over from the pandemic.

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