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USAID contractor says agency overhaul will hurt U.S. small businesses
The Trump administration's steps to dismantle the U.S. Agency for International Development has drawn sharp criticism and concern. Keith Ives, a USAID contractor who measures the estimated impact ...CBS News - 1d -
State Dept. Fires About 60 Contractors Working on Democracy and Human Rights
The contractors helped enact programs that focus on building up civil society and democratic practices in authoritarian states such as China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Venezuela and Cuba.The New York Times - 3d -
Cornyn, member of Intel panel, will vote for Gabbard
Texas Sen. John Cornyn (R), an influential member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, announced Friday that he will vote for Tulsi Gabbard, President Trump’s pick to serve as director of national ...The Hill - 6d -
Gaza internal checkpoint to be staffed by US private armed contractors
Deployment of special forces veterans is unprecedented and poses risk that Americans could be drawn into fighting. A US security firm is hiring nearly 100 US special forces veterans to help run a ...The Guardian - Jan. 30 -
Australian sect members guilty of causing girl's death
The defendants had denied the diabetic girl her insulin, believing God would save her, a court heard.BBC News - Jan. 29 -
Foreign aid freeze leads to USAID staff suspensions, contractor terminations
Approximately 60 senior staff within USAID have been suspended, leaving the agency without clear leadership, five sources familiar with the internal action told CBS News.CBS News - Jan. 28 -
Transgender service members sue to block Trump order
The order would close the path for transgender troops to serve openlyABC News - Jan. 28 -
Transgender service members challenge Trump's military ban
Two national LGBTQ legal organizations filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday challenging President Donald Trump’s executive order barring transgender people from serving and enlisting in the military.NBC News - Jan. 28 -
Focolare movement members embrace lifestyle of simplicity and unity
For the latest installment of the "CBS Mornings" series "The State of Spirituality with Lisa Ling," she explores a movement associated with the Catholic Church called focolare.CBS News - Jan. 24 -
U.S. Security Contractors Going to Gaza to Oversee Truce, Officials Say
The contractors have been enlisted to do weapons checks on vehicles carrying displaced Palestinians back to their homes in the north under the terms of the new cease-fire.The New York Times - Jan. 23 -
Democrats name their DOGE Subcommittee members
House Democrats have named their members to sit on the governmental efficiency and waste subcommittee aligned with the "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE), a sign that they’re willing to ...The Hill - Jan. 22 -
'Dress smartly', NI Speaker warns assembly members
Stormont Speaker Edwin Poots said MLAs had a "very loose interpretation of smart".BBC News - Jan. 21 -
Biden pardons family members in final minutes of presidency
President Joe Biden issued pardons to several close family members Monday in the final minutes of his presidency.ABC News - Jan. 21 -
First member of 2nd Trump Cabinet confirmed by Senate
The Senate voted unanimously to confirm Sen. Marco Rubio's as secretary of state on Monday, making him the first member of President Donald Trump's second Cabinet.ABC News - Jan. 20 -
Trump revokes Biden-era order allowing transgender members to serve in military
President Trump on Monday, in his first executive order, revoked dozens of Biden-era actions, including one that allowed members of the transgender community to serve in the military. In a signing ...The Hill - Jan. 21 -
Pardoned Biden Family Members Were Targets of Republicans
The relatives who were granted clemency in the final minutes of Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s presidency had not been charged with wrongdoing, but some had drawn scrutiny.The New York Times - Jan. 20 -
Trump promises to reinstate service members who objected to Covid-19 vaccine
During his second inaugural address, President Donald Trump said he would reinstate military service members who objected to Covid-19 vaccine and spoke about plans to change military training goals ...NBC News - Jan. 20 -
Biden Pardons 5 Members of His Family in Final Minutes in Office
Mr. Biden emphasized that he did not believe his family did anything wrong, but he feared political attacks by Donald J. Trump.The New York Times - Jan. 20 -
Biden pardons family members minutes before Trump sworn in
Minutes before his term is set to end, Biden announced that he was pardoning several members of his family, including his brother James Biden, sister-in-law Sara Biden, sister Valerie Biden Owens, ...NBC News - Jan. 20 -
JD Vance, high-ranking congress members announced at Trump inauguration
See the moment Vice President-elect JD Vance and some of Congress' highest ranking members made their entrances at President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony.CBS News - Jan. 20 -
Grooming gang members given jail sentences
Ibrar Hussain, Imtiaz Ahmed and Fayaz Ahmed are sentenced at Bradford Crown Court.BBC News - Jan. 17 -
CNN Ordered to Pay at Least $5 Million for Defaming Security Contractor
The jury decision came after a two-week trial where lawyers for the contractor argued that the network had falsely accused him of illegal activity.The New York Times - Jan. 17 -
Defense Contractor Anduril Plans New Military Drone Plant in Central Ohio
The Arsenal 1 plant, which will employ 4,000 workers, will start its high-tech production in July 2026.Inc. - Jan. 17 -
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US defense contractor to build 4,000-worker advanced manufacturing facility in central Ohio
U.S. defense contractor Anduril Industries is preparing to build a massive advanced manufacturing facility in central OhioABC News - Jan. 17 -
Why to Treat Every Team Member Like a Product Manager
With diverse viewpoints and perspectives, you can solve problems more quickly.Inc. - Jan. 16 -
BP to cut 4,700 jobs and 3,000 contractor roles to help save £1.6bn
Oil company to lose 5% of its staff in effort to cut costs amid shareholder worries over green energy strategy. BP is to cut thousands of jobs from its global workforce, amounting to 5% of its ...The Guardian - Jan. 16 -
"Extremely dangerous" Italian mafia members captured in Spain
The suspects were "one of the heads of a dangerous family clan" of the Neapolitan Camorra, his son, and his son-in-law, police said.CBS News - Jan. 13 -
Approval of US leadership among NATO members sinks: Gallup
Approval of U.S. leadership across NATO member countries was lower in 2024 than during the first three years of President Biden’s term in office, according to a Gallup poll released Monday. In ...The Hill - Jan. 13 -
Newsom deploys an additional 1,000 National Guard members to California wildfires
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) announced Sunday that he increased California National Guard personnel to combat the Los Angeles wildfires. In a statement, Newsom said he was adding 1,000 more ...The Hill - Jan. 13 -
UK should consider letting IS members return, terror watchdog says
Jonathan Hall KC says those who return could be prosecuted here over what they did for the jihadist group.BBC News - Jan. 11 -
The books members of Congress are reading
Since opening up an independent bookstore on Long Island, I’ve often been asked by my former colleagues in Congress for book recommendations. At the start of every new year, I survey members for ...The Hill - Jan. 10 -
Amazon Prime Members Get These 16 Free Games In January
Amazon has revealed its first batch of free PC games on Prime Gaming in 2025, and this month, subscribers can add classic sequels and zombie-slaying shooters to their collection. As a reminder, ...GameSpot - Jan. 10 -
Freedom Caucus members to huddle with Trump on strategy
Members of the House Freedom Caucus say they will make the case for their preferred policies and strategy when they meet with President-elect Trump at Mar-a-Lago on Friday to discuss his ambitious ...The Hill - Jan. 10 -
Former Cambodian Opposition Member Lim Kimya Killed in Bangkok
The killing of a former Cambodian politician stoked safety fears that Thailand is no refuge for those fleeing autocracy.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
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LA council member: 'Absolute miracle' no fatalities reported
Los Angeles Councilwoman Traci Park said it is an “absolute miracle” no fatalities have been reported as fires blaze through parts of Los Angeles. “This fire moved very, very quickly,” Park said in ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Members of Congress pay respects to Jimmy Carter at US Capitol
Former President Jimmy Carter arrived at the US Capitol to lie in state as members of Congress paid their respects ahead of his funeral on Thursday. NBC’s Ryan Nobles reports for TODAY.NBC News - Jan. 8
