Latest in State Department U.s
Sort by
828 items
-
‘Tired of writing about dead kids’: why a US state department worker resigned over Israel-Gaza policy
Mike Casey, one of only two people explicitly focused on Gaza, left over inaction and doing ‘what the Israelis want’. When Mike Casey arrived in Jerusalem in 2020, he wasn’t looking for a fight.. ...The Guardian - 6h -
Palestinians sue State Department over U.S. military assistance to Israel
Palestinian families are suing the State Department over U.S. support for Israel's military campaign in Gaza.NBC News - 8h -
PG&E Secures $15 Billion Loan From U.S. Energy Department
The loan, the biggest-ever commitment from the Loan Programs Office, is intended to fund the California utility’s grid and climate resiliency projects.The New York Times - 1d -
Alibaba Expects to Book $1.28 Billion Loss on Sale of Department Store
The sale comes as Alibaba has been restructuring its businesses to focus on the e-commerce sector amid intensifying competition with its Chinese rivals.The Wall Street Journal - 1d -
Trump defends tapping Kennedy for Department of Health and Human Services
President-elect Donald Trump on Monday held his first news conference since winning the 2024 election. He defended selecting Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human ...CBS News - 1d -
Former 5-star QB Air Noland departs Ohio State
Not many colleges end up with two of the top three Rivals.com’s pro-style quarterbacks.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Energy Department says unrestricted natural gas exports would spike prices
Domestic energy prices would sharply increase if the U.S. conducts unrestricted exports of liquefied natural gas (LNG), the Department of Energy said in a long-awaited report released Tuesday. The ...The Hill - 1d -
US Labor Department adopts an anti-labor policy against remote work
The U.S. Department of Labor has been criticized for its return-to-office mandate, which has been framed as a betrayal of worker protections, and has been accused of dismissing proposals from labor ...The Hill - 1d -
Watch live: Biden speaks at Labor Department
President Biden is scheduled to speak early Monday afternoon at the Labor Department to highlight his administration's efforts to strengthen America's workforce. The president's appearance comes as ...The Hill - 2d -
Senator outlines road map to dismantling the Department of Education
Sen. Mike Rounds, who introduced legislation last month to eliminate the Department of Education, told ABC News closing the agency could take "a couple of years."ABC News - 4d -
McKinsey to Pay $650 Million in Opioid Settlement With Justice Department
A former senior partner will also plead guilty to obstruction of justice after destroying company documents.The New York Times - 4d -
U.S. Ally Halts Fight Against Islamic State in Syria as It Battles Rebel Group
Washington’s main ally in the country warned that a power vacuum was leading to attacks on the group by Turkish-backed rebels.The Wall Street Journal - 5d -
Who monitors drones in the U.S.?
The laws surrounding drones in the U.S. may create confusion over their local, state and federal enforcement. Jonathan Rupprecht, a commercial pilot and drone lawyer, joins CBS News with more details.CBS News - 5d -
Departing Senators Take to Floor for Ritual of Farewell Addresses
The farewell address is a Senate ritual that reflects the culture of the chamber, which prizes tradition, individual relationships, lofty debates and long-winded speeches.The New York Times - 5d -
Outgoing Education Sec. warns of coming 'dark era' with Trump's vow to eliminate the department
Miguel Cardona, from 4th grade teacher to Education Secretary, defends federal agency amid Trump’s push to eliminate it, emphasizing its role in public school oversight.NBC News - 5d -
Transfer rumors, news: Rúben Dias could depart Man City
Will Rúben Dias depart Manchester City soon? Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.ESPN - 5d -
Justice Department, Louisville have deal after probe prompted by Breonna Taylor death
The U.S. Justice Department and the city of Louisville have reached an agreement to reform the city’s police force after an investigation prompted by the fatal police shooting of Breonna TaylorABC News - 6d -
Cabinet Office to cut 400 jobs in effort to streamline department
Full-time headcount has almost tripled in the past decadeFinancial Times - 6d -
Trump says FBI chief Wray’s resignation will ‘end the weaponization’ of justice department – US politics live
Christopher Wray will step down at the end of Biden’s presidency after Donald Trump said he wants Kash Patel to run the agency. The outgoing Senate minority leader, Mitch McConnell, has spoken ...The Guardian - Dec. 11 -
Khanna eyes Defense Department contracting, excess property for DOGE action
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) took aim at the U.S. defense budget for potential cuts doled out by the newly created "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE). "I want the U.S. to have the greatest ...The Hill - Dec. 11 -
The 3 most expensive ZIP codes in every U.S. state—see how yours compares
Homes in the wealthiest ZIP codes in the U.S. will cost you a median of $1.55 million.CNBC - Dec. 11 -
The department of flags: Syrian rebels lay bare Assad’s corrupt state
Transitional authorities grapple with bureaucracy filled with phantom jobs, pervasive graft and culture of obedienceFinancial Times - Dec. 11 -
Government department spends £1,200 on two folders
It comes as Chancellor Rachel Reeves asks departments to highlight savings they can make in the next few years.BBC News - Dec. 10 -
DoJ vs. DEI: Trump’s Justice Department Likely to Target Diversity Programs
Policies at companies and universities will likely face serious challenges under the incoming Republican administration.Inc. - Dec. 10 -
Good luck reforming the Department of Defense
Reforming and transforming the Department of Defense are aspirations, not actions.The Hill - Dec. 10 -
Abolishing the Department of Education will not be easy
The Constitution does not empower the federal government to fund schooling.The Hill - Dec. 10 -
Treasury Department may fine small businesses $10,000 or more if they don't file this new report
The Corporate Transparency Act requires many businesses to file data about their "beneficial owners" by Jan. 1. But the rule is being challenged in court.CNBC - Dec. 9 -
Trump names several picks for State Department roles
President-elect Trump named several high-level picks for the State Department on Sunday. In several posts on Truth Social, Trump shared the new positions to work under his nominated Secretary of ...The Hill - Dec. 9 -
Trump names Alina Habba counselor to the president, with other State Department roles
President-elect Donald Trump announced several State Department roles in a series of consecutive posts on Truth Social on Sunday.ABC News - Dec. 8 -
Agriculture Department to Require Testing of U.S. Milk Supply for Bird Flu Virus
New federal rules call for testing unpasteurized milk from dairy processors and for farm owners to provide details that would help officials identify and track cases more easily.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
The Kennedy Center’s Chairman Won’t Depart After All
As the nation’s capital prepares for a second Trump administration, the performing arts center announced that its chairman would not step down in January as planned.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Agriculture Department orders testing of the nation's milk supply for bird flu
Agriculture Department orders testing of the nation's milk supply for bird fluABC News - Dec. 6 -
Court rejects Boeing plea deal in deadly 737 Max crashes, citing concerns with Justice Department's DEI policies
A federal judge rejected Boeing's deal with the Justice Department to plead guilty to a criminal fraud charge tied to fatal crashes of 737 Max planes.CNBC - Dec. 6 -
Memphis Says It Will Not Yet Agree to Federal Oversight of Police Department
The city’s mayor reiterated his reluctance to enter a consent decree after the Justice Department found a pattern of discrimination and excessive force by its officers.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Memphis police ‘regularly violate constitution’, says justice department
‘Exhaustive’ investigation finds discrimination against Black people and conduct that ‘violates people’s civil rights’. The US Department of Justice said Memphis police “regularly violate the ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
Justice Department finds Memphis police used excessive force, discriminated against Black people
The Department of Justice has determined the Memphis Police Department used excessive force and discriminated against Black people after an investigation launched in the wake of Tyre Nichols' ...CBS News - Dec. 5 -
Does Linda McMahon need to be an educator to lead the Department of Education?
President-elect Donald Trump's education secretary nominee, Linda McMahon, is under a microscope for her lack of experience in schools.ABC News - Dec. 5 -
Trump picks Monica Crowley for senior State Department post
President-elect Trump on Wednesday nominated Monica Crowley, a former Fox News contributor who faced public scrutiny during Trump’s first term over allegations of plagiarism, for a top public ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Dollar Tree CFO Departs; Raises Full-Year Sales View
Dollar Tree is parting ways with its top finance executive a month after its CEO stepped down. The discount retailer has also raised its full-year sales guidance in light of strong third-quarter ...The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 4 -
Trump reportedly jokes Canada could be 51st U.S. state if tariffs wreck economy
Trump outlined his plans to place 25% tariffs on all Canadian goods imported into the U.S., in a meeting with Trudeau at Mar-a-LagoMarketWatch - Dec. 3
