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Jack Smith plans to leave Justice Department by the time Trump takes office

President-elect Donald Trump has repeatedly said he plans to fire special counsel Jack Smith.

How Gaetz as attorney general would impact Justice Department

NBC News' senior legal correspondent Laura Jarrett discusses the impact Matt Gaetz, President-elect Trump's choice for attorney general, might have on the Justice Department. Current and former DOJ ...

Justice Department officials react to Trump picking Matt Gaetz for attorney general

President-elect Donald Trump's pick of Rep. Matt Gaetz as his future attorney general has sent shockwaves through the Justice Department.

What a Matt Gaetz Justice Department Would Mean for Business

The Trump loyalist supports an “aggressive” antitrust approach and has called for breaking up Big Tech. But can the controversial nominee win Senate approval?

Business - The New York Times - 10 hours ago

Homeland Security Department releases framework for using AI in critical infrastructure

The Biden administration has released guidelines for using artificial intelligence in the power grid, water system, air travel network and other pieces of critical infrastructure

Tech - ABC News - 9 hours ago

Elon Musk's new 'department' seeks 'super high-IQ' staff for unpaid jobs

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy’s new commission to slash government spending began soliciting applications for staff jobs Thursday.

Trump’s Matt Gaetz Pick Unnerves an Already Jittery Justice Department and FBI

Senior law enforcement officials face a wave of uncertainty as Donald J. Trump moves to nominate a fierce partisan and a longtime ally to fill one of the most powerful cabinet posts.

Top stories - The New York Times - 5 hours ago

Trump picks Robert Kennedy Jr to run US health department

Vaccine sceptic and former Democrat latest controversial nomination for cabinet post

Business - Financial Times - 15 minutes ago

Musk’s efficiency department is seeking volunteers for ‘tedious’ work with no compensation

Politics - Politico - 8 hours ago

Trump says he plans to announce Doug Burgum as Department of Interior head

President-elect Donald Trump said he plans to nominate North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum for secretary of the interior. Trump made the announcement while speaking at a gala for the American First ...

Inquiry announced after carers forced to repay benefits

Some carers had to pay back thousands of pounds to the government, pushing them into financial distress.

Governments should crowdsource defence innovation

Bright ideas are not the monopoly of those holding jobs in national security

World - Financial Times - October 23

Why state governments are tightening their budgets

State governments in the U.S. must tighten budgets or take on more debt to manage declining revenues, long-standing liabilities and emerging risks.

Business - CNBC - November 6

Mauritius government suffers electoral wipeout

World - Yahoo News - 2 days ago

Scholz to deliver German government statement on EU summit

World - Yahoo News - October 16

UK government not considering Scottish visa to attract migrants

Sir Keir Starmer has been urged to transfer powers to the Scottish government to help address labour shortages.

Israel Strikes at Hezbollah in Southern Lebanon, Hitting City Building

The mayor of Nabatieh was killed, according to Lebanese state media, in an air raid that Israel said was targeting Hezbollah.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 16

Government to give magistrates more sentencing powers

Magistrates in England and Wales will be able to jail offenders for up to 12 months from November to stop cases clogging up crown courts.

Sustainable Aviation Fuel Projects Get Government Boost

The Department of Energy offered conditional loan guarantees worth about $3 billion for two sustainable aviation fuel projects in Montana and South Dakota.

Business - Inc. - October 17

Portugal’s Opposition to Let Minority Government’s Budget Pass

World - Yahoo News - October 17

UK government to launch HS2 review as costs spiral

Transport secretary Louise Haigh says delivery of rail link project has been ‘dire’

Business - Financial Times - October 20

What are things coming to if a multinational can’t humble a government?

A behind-the-scenes look at the work of Rutherford Hall, critical communications strategist

World - Financial Times - October 21

German government decries attempts to influence Moldova

World - Yahoo News - October 21

In Oklahoma, we know that government kills opportunity

Endless litigious delays and overreaching environmental rules choke businesses

Politics - The Hill - October 21

English smacking ban being considered by government

Government ministers are considering outlawing physical punishment of children, Department for Education confirms.

Flemming Awards celebrate dedication, public service in government

Twelve public servants will be honored next month at the 75th anniversary of the Arthur S. Flemming Awards, an honor given to those who advance equity in their government work. While working in the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 22

Calls for UK government to discuss siblings' return

Sara’s five siblings have been in Pakistan since the defendants travelled with them in August 2023.

Workers could get right to strike for a year

A government document says the mandate to take industrial action could be extended.

Disposable vapes to be banned from June

Ministers say the Tobacco and Vapes Bill is intended to prevent environmental damage and protect children's health.

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