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Not long ago, government efficiency was a bipartisan goal
Efficient government is not the same thing as less government.The Hill - 9h -
Utah Bans Most Flags, Including Pride, at Schools and Government Buildings
The new law is among the most restrictive governing displays of flags, and is part of a polarizing debate focused on the Pride flag and other expressions of L.G.B.T.Q. support.The New York Times - 2h -
Syria’s Leader Appoints New Government After Ousting Assad
The choice of cabinet officials was seen as a litmus test for whether the rebels who ousted Bashar al-Assad would deliver on a pledge to create a government representative of all Syrians.The New York Times - 27m -
Utah becomes first state to ban LGBTQ+ pride flags in government buildings and schools
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah became the first state to prohibit flying LGBTQ+ pride flags at schools and all government buildings after the Republican governor announced he was allowing a ban on ...NBC News - 5h -
More journalists detained by Turkey after covering anti-government protests
Two journalists have been detained in dawn raids in Istanbul as part of a crackdown on media coverage of the largest protests in Turkey for more than a decadeABC News - 1d -
SpaceX Faces Fresh Competition for $5.6 Billion in Government Contracts
Rocket Lab and startup Stoke Space were selected to compete for Department of Defense contracts through 2029.Inc. - 1d -
British Steel plans closure of plant after failing to agree package with UK government
British Steel says it is planning to close its two blast furnaces and steelmaking operations in the north England town of Scunthorpe, after its Chinese owner Jingye failed to agree a rescue package ...ABC News - 2d -
DOGE Was Created to Save the Government Money. It May End Up Costing Billions Instead
DOGE reports it has saved $130 billion, but between lost tax income and severance costs, the unit may wind up costing the U.S.Inc. - 12h -
The Tech Behind Signalgate + Dwarkesh Patel’s ‘Scaling Era’ + Is A.I. Making Our Listeners Dumb?
“The group chats are popping off at the highest levels of government.”The New York Times - 1d -
Washington Bends to RFK Jr.’s ‘MAHA’ Agenda on Measles, Baby Formula and French Fries
Public health leaders are horrified by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s approach to measles, but government and industry are responding to him.The New York Times - 4d -
Republicans grill PBS, NPR chiefs as Democrats mock proceedings
The two public media entities have become frequent targets in the GOP's efforts to reduce government spending.Los Angeles Times - 3d -
Trump Could Hand China a ‘Strategic Victory’ by Silencing Voice of America
Generations of Chinese, including our columnist, turned to U.S. government-run outlets for an education in democracy, rights and the English language.The New York Times - 1d -
Trump’s Not-So-Subtle Purpose in Fighting Big Law Firms
The president has attacked law firms for “frivolous” litigation. But his actions could undermine the basic right of Americans to sue their government.The New York Times - 14h -
U.S. Presses French Companies to Comply With Trump’s Anti-Diversity Policies
A letter from the American Embassy in France gave firms that do business with the U.S. government five days to indicate their agreement.The New York Times - 10h -
Pension Funds Push Forward on Climate Goals Despite Backlash
At a time of resistance to environmental, social and governance goals, pension funds have become a bulwark against efforts to sideline climate risks.The New York Times - 11h -
Low-paid workers to bear the brunt of coming rise in UK labour costs
Changes threaten government drive to strengthen workers’ rights and bring disabled people into work, employers sayFinancial Times - 11h -
Myanmar Quake Death Toll Climbs as Some Aid Starts to Arrive
Myanmar’s military government said the death toll had reached 1,644, though that number is expected to rise significantly.The New York Times - 5h -
Figure skating embraces the future with new technology, modern concepts to engage athletes and fans
The governing body of figure skating has embarked on an ambitious plan called “Vision 2030,” and the idea is simple: Make the sport cool againABC News - 2d -
Turkey’s Opposition Is Energized: ‘The Fire Is Already Lit’
Supporters of the political opposition are finding ways to fight back after the government jailed the top political rival of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.The New York Times - 14h -
Myanmar Earthquake: What We Know About Death Toll and Damage
The death toll in Myanmar has exceeded 1,600, the country’s military government said. The powerful earthquake also jolted other parts of Southeast Asia.The New York Times - 7h -
Musk’s SpaceX Could Secure Billions in New Contracts Under Trump
The boost in federal spending for SpaceX will come in part as a result of actions by President Trump and Elon Musk’s allies and employees who hold government positions. Supporters say he has the ...The New York Times - 6d -
German nurse abducted and held in Somalia for 7 years pleads for release in new video
A German nurse who was abducted while working in Somalia seven years ago has pleaded with the German government to secure her release as security in the country continues to be fluid after an ...ABC News - 2d -
Focus group: Black men who backed Trump approve of his presidency — but raise some concerns about DOGE
New conversations with Black men who voted for Donald Trump in swing states in November showed that nearly all of them remain staunchly with him, but his administration’s Department of Government ...NBC News - 2d -
Trial of former President Sarkozy sheds light on France’s back-channel talks with Libya’s Gadhafi
The trial of former French President Nicolas Sarkozy over the alleged illegal financing of his 2007 presidential campaign is shedding light on France’s back-channel talks with the government of ...ABC News - 1d -
This op-ed could lead to me being deported from America | Berna León
I could never have imagined that writing a critical piece about the government could put me at risk of deportation. When I moved to Cambridge, Massachusetts, less than a year ago, I could never ...The Guardian - 13h -
The U.S. is on an egg hunt in Europe to ease prices at home
The U.S. government is on a global egg hunt, seeking exports from countries in Europe and elsewhere to ease a severe shortage that has caused egg prices at grocery stores to hit record highs.NBC News - 12h -
When the physicists need burner phones, that’s when you know America’s changed | John Naughton
US academics, fearing persecution by their own government, are becoming ideological refugees. Europe, and Britain, must offer them sanctuary. At international academic conferences recently, one ...The Guardian - 7h -
Voice of America | Sunday on 60 Minutes
Voice of America, the U.S. government-funded international broadcaster with an 83-year history, is now off the air due to a Trump administration executive order. Bill Whitaker reports, Sunday.CBS News - 4h -
Protests hit Tesla dealerships across the world in challenge to Elon Musk
From Australia to Europe and the US, demonstrators rallied against carmaker’s dismantling of US federal government. Thousands of people worldwide protested Elon Musk and his efforts with Donald ...The Guardian - 4h