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Department of Homeland Security begins polygraph tests on employees
Four sources say the Department of Homeland Security has begun performing polygraph tests on employees to determine who might be leaking information to the media about immigration operations. NBC ...NBC News - Mar. 10 -
Man tried to sneak turtle through airport security in his pants, TSA says
A man attempted to bring an invasive red-ear slider turtle through security at Newark Liberty International Airport, officials said.CBS News - 5d -
Undocumented Workers, Fearing Deportation, Are Staying Home
Fearing roundups, many immigrants are staying home. Construction, agriculture, senior care and hospitality employers say labor shortages will worsen.The New York Times - 6d -
Netanyahu seeks to dismiss Israel's internal security chief as power struggle boils over
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he will seek to dismiss the head of the internal security serviceABC News - 15h -
Pentagon Cuts Threaten Programs That Secure Loose Nukes and Weapons of Mass Destruction
Documents obtained by WIRED show the US Department of Defense is considering cutting up to 75 percent of workers who stop the spread of chemical, biological, and nuclear weapons.Wired - Mar. 6 -
Micah Parsons starts social media spat after DeMarcus Lawrence says Cowboys can't win Super Bowl
Star pass rusher Micah Parsons of the Cowboys and now-former teammate DeMarcus Lawrence traded barbs on social media after Lawrence said he chose Seattle in free agency in part because he was never ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Perkins Coie sues over Trump's order stripping security clearances
Law firm Perkins Coie has launched a suit to challenge President Trump’s stripping of security clearances for lawyers at the firm, saying it was targeted due to its past work for Democrats. Perkins ...The Hill - 5d -
Fired pregnant federal workers grapple with stress of losing insurance and looking for work
Emily Erroa was eight months pregnant when she found out she was being fired from her human resources job at the Department of Energy.NBC News - 6d -
Social Security’s COLA seen falling to 2.2% in 2026, leaving seniors struggling to keep pace
Over the last 20 years, the cost-of-living adjustment has averaged 2.6%, according to the Senior Citizens League.MarketWatch - 5d -
National security adviser Mike Waltz says 'all options' on the table in responding to Iran
National security adviser Mike Waltz said “all options are always on the table” when asked whether direct military action against Iran would be possible.NBC News - 1d -
Recently fired pregnant federal employees cope with loss of insurance
Many pregnant federal workers fired as part of recent DOGE cuts are now faced with complex challenges as they deal with the loss of their income and health insurance.NBC News - 6d -
All HHS workers given $25,000 voluntary buyout offer, source says
All employees in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services were notified Friday of the option to voluntarily resign in exchange for a $25,000 payment.CBS News - Mar. 8 -
HHS offers buyout option for workers who quit, source says
All employees at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services received an offer of a $25,000 payment if they choose to voluntarily resign, a source familiar with the situation told CBS News. ...CBS News - 6d -
‘Yes, Chef,’ You Say? Restaurant Workers Have Feelings About That.
The phrase, which traces to 19th-century France, has become popular in casual conversation thanks to “The Bear,” and offers a lens into shifting hierarchies in kitchens.The New York Times - 3d -
Musk says DOGE is in almost every federal agency and plans to double staff
Trump adviser and tech billionaire Elon Musk said Monday that he plans to double the size of his staff in the Department of Government Efficiency, which he noted is already working inside nearly ...NBC News - 6d -
Aid workers killed in Israeli air strike in Gaza, charity tells BBC
The Israeli military says it was targeting terrorists who "posed a threat to Israeli troops".BBC News - 2d -
Taliban insist Afghan women's rights are protected as UN says bans cannot be ignored
The Taliban say Afghan women live in security with their rights protectedABC News - Mar. 8 -
Trump Says He’ll Buy a Tesla as More Americans Say They Won’t
Tesla shares tumbled on Monday and have fallen 45 percent this year so far. Part of the reason is Elon Musk’s DOGE work for President Trump.Inc. - 6d -
Bomb targeting bus carrying security forces kills 5, wounds 10 in Pakistan
Police say a roadside bomb has exploded near a bus carrying security forces in restive southwestern Pakistan, killing at least five officers and wounding 10 othersABC News - 1d -
WATCH: Endangered cheetah sanctuary breaks ground in Africa
Cheetah Conservation Fund founder Laurie Marker discusses her organization’s fight to save cheetahs throughout the continent.ABC News - Mar. 7 -
Musk Email Reaches Italian Workers. It Did Not Go Well.
Employees at the Aviano Air Base who serve American forces got a familiar demand to list their achievements. Unions say Italy “is not the Wild West like the U.S.”The New York Times - 3d -
How DOGE cuts are jeopardizing our national parks, "America's best idea"
The Trump administration laid off approximately 1,000 employees of the National Park Service. Rangers and park employees say such cuts will be detrimental to the public's experience of these ...CBS News - 1d -
Gabbard says security clearances canceled for top Biden officials and others
The revocations are the latest in a campaign to punish and cut off access to people who the president alleges "weaponized" the nation's court systems against him.CBS News - 6d -
Netanyahu says he will seek to dismiss head of Israel’s internal security service
Prime minister's move against Shin Bet’s Ronen Bar will prompt further accusations of authoritarianism. Benjamin Netanyahu has announced he will seek to dismiss the director of Shin Bet, Israel’s ...The Guardian - 23h -
Give new dads the same job rights as mums, MP says
Campaigners say the Employment Rights Bill is a big opportunity to improve job security for new dads.BBC News - 5d -
This Space Spy Agency’s AI Shift May Hint at Your Company’s Future
Facing staff losses after DOGE cuts, one federal intelligence agency is speeding up its AI tool deployment. It could be a model for how your company boosts workers’ efficiency.Inc. - 5d -
Inside Elon Musk’s ‘Digital Coup’
Musk’s loyalists at DOGE have infiltrated dozens of federal agencies, pushed out tens of thousands of workers, and siphoned millions of people’s most sensitive data. The next step: Unleash the AI.Wired - 4d -
Morning Report — This week: Funding suspense, tariff two-step, DOGE bites
In today’s issue: Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) says he has the votes to dodge a possible government shutdown by next weekend. A floor vote could happen Tuesday under his plan, which envisions ...The Hill - Mar. 10 -
Mahmoud Khalil lawyers say activist being punished for free speech as hundreds protest against detention – live
Actor Susan Sarandon among demonstrators calling for pro-Palestinian activist’s release outside New York courthouse. Government asks court to move Khalil case out of New York Who is Mahmoud ...The Guardian - 4d -
Rangers' Jon Gray fractures right wrist after being hit by a line drive, manager Bruce Bochy says
Texas Rangers pitcher Jon Gray fractured his right wrist when he was hit by a line drive in a spring training game against Colorado, manager Bruce Bochy told reporters. Gray left in the fourth ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
DeAndre Hopkins credits Lamar Jackson for Ravens being at the top of his free agent list
DeAndre Hopkins says his relationship with Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry played the most significant role in Baltimore at the top of the list.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
German national with U.S. green card detained at ICE facility, family says
Fabian Schmidt was arrested and interrogated at the Boston airport, according to his mother and partner. They say they do not know why he is being held in an ICE facility.NBC News - 1h -
How the Tax Bill Could Impact Your Wallet
Brackets may change. The standard deduction could fall. And President Trump will probably not remove taxes on Social Security income.The New York Times - Mar. 10 -
Chargers secure their backup quarterback
The Chargers secured their backup quarterback on Thursday.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Mark Cuban: Companies can either be 'great at AI' or risk being 'put out of business'
Mark Cuban says AI is already dominating the business world, just like personal computers once did — and companies that don't understand it will be left behind.CNBC - 2d -
Military planning for Ukraine peace to begin, says PM
Military chiefs will meet on Thursday to discuss practical plans to ensure Ukraine's security.BBC News - 2d -
VA secretary says he will 'make decisions best for' employees, veterans when asked about DOGE
Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Doug Collins on Sunday said he will “make decisions best for” employees of his department and veterans when asked about recommendations from the Department of ...The Hill - 1d -
1 Word Explains Why Your Robot Co-Worker Looks Kind of Human: Trust
A new study say it’s easier for people to work alongside robots if they look a little like us.Inc. - Mar. 10 -
Leader of ISIS in Iraq and Syria killed, Pentagon says
On his Truth Social platform Friday night, President Trump wrote that "the fugitive leader of ISIS in Iraq was killed."CBS News - 2d -
The Discord Social SDK enables developers to tap into Discord’s social infrastructure at no cost
Discord, the communications for games company, has launched the Discord Social SDK, a toolkit that enables developers of all sizes to tap into Discord’s social infrastructure to drive their game’s ...VentureBeat - 6h