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Trump is neutering the Labor Department
The Trump administration is pushing sweeping changes to the federal government, including reducing the number of federal employees and eliminating some laws, which could lead to a loss of ...The Hill - 1d -
Roberts halts court orders blocking Trump firing of labor boards' members
President Trump removed Cathy Harris from the Merit Systems Protection Board and Gwynne Wilcox from the National Labor Relations Board.CBS News - 13h -
US DOGE Service Agreement With Department of Labor Shows $1.3 Million Fee—and Details Its Mission
The unsigned agreement between the US DOGE Service and the Department of Labor provides significant insight into DOGE’s work with federal agencies.Wired - 15h -
Trump replaces Patel with Army secretary as ATF director
FBI Director Kash Patel was removed as the acting director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) by President Trump’s administration and replaced with Army Secretary Dan ...The Hill - 14h -
Democrats question VA secretary on return-to-office 'disruptions'
A group of 20 House Democrats want answers from Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Doug Collins on how President Trump's return-to-office mandate for federal workers is being carried out, citing "deep ...The Hill - 2d -
Treasury secretary looks to soothe Republican lawmakers on tariff drama
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will huddle with House Republicans multiple times this week as the administration looks to soothe GOP concerns about the sweeping tariffs that President Trump ...The Hill - 1d -
Public health officials disagree with health secretary's claims on measles outbreak
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said the curve is flattening in the measles outbreak in Texas. Public health experts say that's not what the data shows.ABC News - 1d -
Ex-Treasury secretary: US being treated as 'problematic emerging market'
Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers said Wednesday that the U.S. is being treated as a “problematic emerging market.” “Long-term interest rates are gapping up, even as the stock market moves ...The Hill - 14h -
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says Americans ready to retire aren't worried about 'day-to-day' market fluctuations
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent dismissed concerns Americans might be having about a potential impending recession and the status of their retirement plans.NBC News - 3d -
Commerce Secretary Lutnick doesn't back down in face of market sell-off: 'The tariffs are coming'
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said the Trump administration remains committed to implementing its reciprocal tariffs amid a global market sell-off.CNBC - 3d -
Democratic senators sound alarm over tariff impact on small business in letter to Commerce secretary
Senate Democrats sent a letter to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to call on the Trump administration to reverse its recent sweeping tariff actions, while raising alarm over the potential threats ...The Hill - 1d -
Former PMs and home secretaries may face asylum centre inquiry
An internal Home Office document says allegations of failures at the holding centre in 2022 are likely to be “reputationally damaging” for the department.BBC News - 2d -
Niceville football welcomes three-time state champion as new head coach
After a quick but thorough search that whittled down 70 applicants to seven lauded finalists, Niceville football has found its next head coach:Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Citing war in Ukraine, dozens of groups call on NHL to reject hockey matchups with Russian league
As one Russian hockey star is being lauded for his accomplishments in the NHL, more than two dozen groups are calling on the North American league to reject the idea of on-ice matchups with the ...NBC News - 2d -
U.S. Added 228,000 Jobs In March Ahead of Trade War, Doubling Estimates
The Labor Department said the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.2 percent, though the job market remains resilient.Inc. - 5d -
Treasury Secretary Bessent says China's escalation was 'big mistake,' country playing with 'losing hand'
Japan has been at the forefront of countries eager to negotiate, and the White House expects a multitude of others.CNBC - 1d -
How Contracting Work Became a Race to the Bottom
The reality of being a contractor includes labor shortages, brutal competition and low, low margins.The New York Times - 1d -
Treasury Secretary Bessent says 'it's Main Street's turn' after Wall Street grew wealthy for 4 decades
"The Trump agenda is focused on Main Street. It's Main Street's turn. ... It's Main Street's turn to drive investment," Bessent said.CNBC - 18h -
RFK Jr. visits epicenter of Texas measles outbreak after death of second child who was infected
U.S. Health Secretary Robert FABC News - 3d -
RFK Jr. says he plans to tell CDC to stop recommending fluoride in drinking water
U.S. Health Secretary Robert FABC News - 2d -
Separating fact from fiction on H-1B visas
The H-1B visa program has proven to be highly successful for attracting and retaining much-needed skilled labor while protecting the interests of U.S. workers.The Hill - 2d -
Coalition urges California attorney general to halt OpenAI's for-profit transition
A petition signed by nonprofits, foundations and labor groups was sent to the state attorney general on Wednesday, urging him to halt OpenAI's plans to restructure the nonprofit's commercial arm ...Los Angeles Times - 18h -
Supreme Court allows Trump to fire independent agency members
The provisional decision affects Gwynne Wilcox, a member of the National Labor Relations Board, and Cathy Harris, a member of the Merit Systems Protection Board.NBC News - 13h -
Johnson Delays Budget Vote as G.O.P. Defectors Balk
After more than an hour of labored negotiations with conservative holdouts, House G.O.P. leaders yanked their blueprint for the president’s tax and spending package, lacking the votes to pass it.The New York Times - 51m -
DOJ asks Supreme Court to intervene in independent agency firings
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court Wednesday to intervene so the president can fire Democratic appointees at two independent federal agencies. Trump’s dismissals of National Labor ...The Hill - 15h -
Trump officials vow to stay the course on tariffs despite market turmoil
Treasury secretary rejects recession fears and says tough ‘reciprocal’ levies will not be delayedFinancial Times - 3d -
Birmingham bin strike threat to public health, Wes Streeting says
The health secretary says he is concerned about the "poor conditions" on the streets of Birmingham.BBC News - 1d -
China fires back after Pete Hegseth calls country a threat to Panama canal
Chinese government asks: ‘Who represents the real threat?’ after US defense secretary vows to keep canal secure. US secretary of defense Pete Hegseth said on Tuesday that the Panama canal faces ...The Guardian - 1d -
IRS acting commissioner is resigning over deal to send immigrants' tax data to ICE, sources say
Melanie Krause, acting head since February, will step down over the data-sharing document signed by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.NBC News - 1d -
Rubio Warns Russia that U.S. Patience on Ukraine War Is Running Out
Whether the Kremlin is serious about peace talks to end the Ukraine war will become clear soon, the secretary of state said.The New York Times - 5d -
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 6, 2025
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Sen. John Barrasso join Margaret Brennan.CBS News - 3d -
Kennedy Attends Funeral of Texas Girl Who Died of Measles
The health secretary has faced harsh criticism for his handling of the outbreak, embrace of alternative treatments and tepid endorsement of vaccination.The New York Times - 2d -
White House holds press briefing
Watch live coverage as White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt holds a press briefing.NBC News - 1d -
RFK Jr. Calls for States to Ban Fluoridated Drinking Water
The health secretary’s announcement came on the first day of a tour through the Southwest to showcase nutrition legislation and other priorities.The New York Times - 1d -
NHS redundancy payouts in England could cost £1bn, says Streeting
Health secretary says expense resulting from axing NHS England could be justified by savingsFinancial Times - 1d -
Trump signs orders to boost coal production, citing electricity demand from artificial intelligence
The Trump administration wants to expand electricity output by 25%, said Energy Secretary Chris Wright.CNBC - 1d -
Guterres, at U.N., Denounces Israel’s Gaza Aid Blockade
“The floodgates of horror” have been opened for Palestinians since the collapse of the temporary cease-fire, Secretary General António Guterres said.The New York Times - 1d -
Scott Bessent takes the lead as Trump advisers spar over tariffs
US Treasury secretary’s growing role marks shift away from White House’s trade hardlinersFinancial Times - 1d -
Amid Tension Around H.H.S. Cuts, Kennedy Meets With Tribal Leader
The health secretary’s appearance at a tribal self-governance conference brought collegial discussions and a bit of friction.The New York Times - 1d
