How Many Federal Worker Resignations Would Be a Lot?

Sixty-five thousand have submitted resignations as part of Elon Musk’s “fork in the road” offer. But 150,000 voluntarily leave every year anyway.

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A Federal Budget Showdown Between Congress and the White House

The confirmation of Russell T. Vought to lead the powerful White House budget office is likely to escalate the funding fights roiling Washington and the nation.
The New York Times - 3h
Trump Directly Calls for Closure of USAID

The president’s demand to end the U.S. Agency for International Development came as the vast majority of the agency’s employees were expecting to be placed on indefinite administrative leave.
The New York Times - 34m
Sacramento County Jail Death Leads to Accusations of Neglect

Court-appointed monitors of Sacramento County jails say a man’s fatal overdose was one of multiple deaths in which deputies and nurses exhibited a “callous” indifference toward detainees.
The New York Times - 1h
Barbara Kingsolver Uses ‘Demon Copperhead’ Royalties to Build Rehab Center

Barbara Kingsolver has put royalties from her Pulitzer Prize-winning novel to work in the region it portrayed, starting a home for women in recovery.
The New York Times - 5h
This Is How Democrats Can Counter Elon Musk

Recklessness will not get us to a revitalized government, but neither will excessive caution and addiction to procedure.
The New York Times - 1h