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Civil servants could face sack for not saving money
Senior leaders will be held personally responsible for making efficiency savings under new plans.BBC News - 13h -
Trump 'does not have the authority to abolish' USAID: Congressional Research Service
The Congressional Research Service, a federal agency tasked with legislative research and analysis, published a Monday report declaring President Trump does not have the “authority” to abolish ...The Hill - 2d -
What is USAID, the foreign assistance agency Trump wants to shut down?
NBC News' Valerie Castro explains the work of the U.S. Agency for International Development and the impact it will have if President Trump succeeds in closing it.NBC News - 3d -
Civilization 7 Guides Hub
Creating an empire from the ground up might sound like a daunting task, but the journey is worth the effort in Civilization VII . The new title in the iconic franchise is finally here after eight ...GameSpot - 3d -
Trump and Musk are upending USAID. Here's what to know about its work.
The State Department said President Trump appointed Secretary of State Marco Rubio as acting director of USAID amid an overhaul of the humanitarian aid agency.CBS News - 3d -
Marco Rubio declares himself head of USAid as workers locked out of office
Secretary of state says he has assumed control of agency to ‘align’ it with Trump’s priorities. US politics live – latest updates The secretary of state, Marco Rubio, declared himself the ...The Guardian - 3d -
What to know about Trump, Musk and USAID
Staffers at the U.S. Agency for International Development, also known as USAID, were told to stay home Monday and billionaire Trump adviser Elon Musk says the agency is on the verge of being shut ...CBS News - 3d -
Civilization 7: Best Ways To Get More Gold
From the moment you start Civilization VII , you have to worry about acquiring more gold. It's the main currency you'll spend throughout all three ages and you need it for a plethora of different ...GameSpot - 3d -
Civilization 7 Difficulty Options And How To Change The Difficulty
Sid Meier's Civilization is known for being one of the most brutal strategy games you can play at the highest difficulty level. Of course, if you're looking for a more laid-back experience or ...GameSpot - 3d -
Civilization 7 Treasure Fleets Guide
During the Exploration Age of you Civilization VII playthrough, you might stumble across a special kind of ship called the Treasure Fleet. This is only granted to you by procuring a specific type ...GameSpot - 3d -
Civilization 7: How Merchants And Trade Routes Work
Resources are what drive your individual settlements forward in Civilization VII . Not only do they improve all of the pertinent stats your empire needs to sustain itself, but they also improve ...GameSpot - 3d -
Civilization 7: How To Get More Settlements
Civilization 7 starts you off with one lowly settlement in the Antiquity Age, but as you progress, you can amass an entire empire's worth of towns and cities. Your cities are the powerhouses of the ...GameSpot - 3d -
Civilization 7: Best Leaders To Pick
Before you do anything with a new save in Civilization VII , you have to select a leader to rule your empire. There are over two dozen leaders to select from, though, and all have their strengths ...GameSpot - 3d -
Civilization VII: All Ways To Earn Influence
Influence is a currency in Civilization VII that you'll need for a variety of reasons. Most notably, Influence is used to improve or worsen your relationship with the other world leaders you meet ...GameSpot - 3d -
Civilization 7: All Commander Types And How They Work
Civilization VII keeps the same formula that has worked in the series for so long but also adds some brand-new mechanics that veteran players will have to get accustomed to. One of those mechanics ...GameSpot - 3d -
Trump is reversing the Justice Department's civil rights policies
Trump is reversing the Civil Rights Division's positions on major legal issues, including voting rights, abortion rights and DEI initiatives.NBC News - 6d -
Resignation Push Deepens Worries About Effect on Government Services
The Trump administration’s effort to get federal workers to leave their posts could lead to an exodus of experienced employees, some warned.The New York Times - Jan. 30 -
4 ways a tax relief service can reduce your tax bill
If you owe back taxes to the IRS, the right tax relief service could help reduce your bill. Here's how.CBS News - Jan. 29 -
U.S. trade deficit in goods hits record high just before Trump took office. It won’t be easy to reduce them.
The U.S. posted a record trade deficit in good in 2024, spotlighting what is likely to be running sore spot under the second administration of President Trump.MarketWatch - 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 -
Trump administration puts about 60 USAid officials on leave after aid freeze
Memo said some actions in agency ‘appeared to be designed to circumvent’ Trump’s orders and ‘America First’ policy. The Trump administration has put on leave about 60 senior career officials at the ...The Guardian - Jan. 28 -
More than 50 career civil servants at USAID are placed on administrative leave
The action targeted senior leadership across the agency, including top lawyers, three sources told NBC News.NBC News - Jan. 28 -
Trump’s crony meritocracy could shatter US civil service
What the Trump folks want is to replace an existing meritocracy with the kind of spoils system that turns civil service into a sewer.The Hill - Jan. 27 -
Biden pardons civil rights leader on last day
Garvey, one of the earliest internationally-known Black civil rights leaders, was convicted of mail fraud in 1923.ABC News - Jan. 20 -
Bank of England proposes ‘concierge’ service to welcome foreign firms
Prudential Regulation Authority has been studying rule changes that could boost growthFinancial Times - Jan. 20 -
What to know about potential Jan. 6 pardons as Trump retakes office
More than 1,000 of the Jan. 6 Capitol rioters have pleaded guilty while hundreds more have been convicted at trial. President-elect Donald Trump has not clarified if he'll pardon all of his ...CBS News - Jan. 20 -
Inside Trump's foreign policy plans as he takes office again
President-elect Donald Trump is being sworn in with a ceasefire taking effect between Israel and Hamas and war continuing to rage between Russia and Ukraine. Andrew Mumford, professor of war ...CBS News - Jan. 20 -
Trump Will Strip Protections from Career Civil Servants, Miller Says
The incoming deputy chief of staff told lawmakers that early action would include directives to give President-elect Donald J. Trump more control over federal workers, as well as on energy and ...The New York Times - Jan. 20 -
Miller tells Republican leaders Trump will strip protections from career civil servants.
The president-elect’s incoming deputy chief of staff told lawmakers that early action would include directives to give the president more control over federal workers, as well as on energy and ...The New York Times - Jan. 20 -
Most Americans optimistic about Trump’s return to office: Poll
A new survey found that most Americans are optimistic about President-elect Trump returning to the White House. The survey, conducted by CBS News and YouGov, found that 60 percent of respondents ...The Hill - Jan. 19 -
I’ve seen government reform work, but only with experienced civil servants
If reform is needed — and it no doubt is — achieving meaningful reform without the cooperation of career professionals is a non-starter.The Hill - Jan. 18 -
Remote Work for Civil Servants Faces a Challenge Under Trump
Federal employees and others in the capital have grown attached to work-from-home arrangements. But hybrid work may disappear in the second Trump era.The New York Times - Jan. 17 -
Cooper Kupp uses prayer to cope with reduced role
Since generating 1,947 receiving yards in 2021, Rams receiver Cooper Kupp hasn't gotten back to 1,000 in any season.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 17 -
BP to cut 4,700 jobs to reduce costs
The job losses at the oil giant will affect more than 5% of its global workforce.BBC News - Jan. 16 -
F.B.I. Briefs Top Senators on Armed Services Panel About Hegseth
The committee’s Republican chairman and its top Democrat were briefed on F.B.I. findings into Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s defense secretary pick. Democrats questioned whether there were gaps.The New York Times - Jan. 12 -
Army officer's suicide death revives questions about mental health in military
The suicide death of a Green Beret on New Year's Day is reviving questions about whether enough is being done to identify service members in crisis.ABC News - Jan. 11 -
The iconic LA neighbourhoods reduced to ashes
Home of Hollywood struggles to cope after thousands of homes and businesses are destroyedFinancial Times - Jan. 10 -
L.A. homes reduced to ashes amid fires
Tens of thousands in Los Angeles County are living a nightmare scenario as crews battle some of the worst wildfires the area has seen in years. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston reports and Mark ...CBS News - Jan. 9 -
Civil servant long-term sickness hits post-pandemic high in UK
Ministry of Justice was department with highest average length of absenceFinancial Times - Jan. 9
