Trumps Freeze Stalls Federal Firefighter Hiring
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Trump Aims to Cut the Federal Work Force. It’s Already Historically Low.
The Biden administration expanded the government payroll at the fastest pace in decades, but it is near a record low as a share of overall employment.The New York Times - Jan. 21 -
Trump orders federal workers back to office 5 days a week
White House instructs all government departments and agencies in the executive branch to end remote work arrangements.CBS News - Jan. 21 -
Taiwan lawmakers risk alienating Trump with defence funds freeze
US president has claimed Washington is providing ‘insurance’ for TaipeiFinancial Times - Jan. 21 -
Trump freezes new outer continental shelf offshore wind leases
President Trump directed the Treasury Department to freeze new offshore wind leases on the outer continental shelf Monday evening as one of a flurry of executive orders he signed within hours of ...The Hill - Jan. 21 -
Trump signs executive orders on federal workforce, free speech
President Trump signed multiple executive orders during his inauguration parade at Capital One Arena on Monday evening, throwing pens to supporters after a signing ceremony. The signings at a small ...The Hill - Jan. 21 -
Trump and Elon Musk’s ‘Doge’ violates federal transparency rules, suit claims
Lawsuit filed moments after Trump’s swearing-in challenges legality of ‘department of government efficiency’. US politics live – latest updates Elon Musk’s “department of government ...The Guardian - Jan. 20 -
Trump’s RTO Plans Could Slash Federal Employee Head Count
The threat of DOGE-led job cuts may get further backing as the president vows to require government staffers to work in person five days a week.Inc. - Jan. 20 -
Freezing rain dampens mood in Washington ahead of Trump’s inauguration – photo essay
Photographer Jordan Gale documents preparations for 60th presidential inauguration, showing a US poised and polarised between hope and fear. Washington is a city on edge. Concrete barriers, ...The Guardian - Jan. 20 -
TikTok Starts Working Again After Trump Says He Will Stall a Ban
Some users saw the social media app come back online on Sunday, following a shutdown when a federal law went into effect requiring a sale or ban.The New York Times - Jan. 19 -
Trump inauguration moved inside the Capitol due to freezing temperatures
President-elect Donald Trump said his inauguration will take place in the Capitol Rotunda due to dangerously low temperatures.CBS News - Jan. 17 -
Trump inauguration moved indoors because of freezing temperatures
President-elect Trump’s inauguration ceremony is being moved indoors because of expected bitter cold Monday in Washington, D.C. Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance are expected to be sworn in ...The Hill - Jan. 17 -
A First-Day Trump Order: A Federal Stockpile of Bitcoin?
The cryptocurrency industry has pushed President-elect Donald J. Trump to establish one, creating real political momentum behind the plan.The New York Times - Jan. 16 -
Sub-freezing temperatures, sunshine forecast for Trump inauguration
Sub-freezing temperatures and sunshine are forecast for President-elect Trump’s inauguration Monday. The bitter cold follows a period of wintry weather in the Washington area that featured a few ...The Hill - Jan. 16 -
Exclusive: Cannabis groups combine to push for federal reforms under Trump
U.S. Cannabis Roundtable is forming with backing from Cresco Labs, Trulieve, Green Thumb Industries, Verano and Curaleaf.MarketWatch - Jan. 16 -
Mel Gibson: 'Crazy' that firefighters not informed of water issue
Mel Gibson asks a first responder if his team had been informed that "the reservoir was empty."The Hill - Jan. 16 -
Signs of progress as firefighters continue to battle wildfires
Fire officials said that for the first time since the wildfire emergency began eight days ago in Southern California, there has been no significant growth in the fires. As winds diminished, more ...NBC News - Jan. 15 -
‘Will Pay Any Amount’: Private Firefighters Are in Demand in L.A.
Hiring a private fire crew costs thousands of dollars a day, and most work through government contracts or with insurance companies. Some wealthy property owners are calling them in directly.The New York Times - Jan. 13 -
Incarcerated firefighters join California wildfire battle efforts
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation has deployed 931 incarcerated firefighters and 114 support staff through its Fire Camp Program.The Hill - Jan. 13 -
Canada deploying 60 firefighters to help with California blazes
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Sunday he was deploying 60 firefighters to California to help with the wildfires. In a post on the social platform X, Trudeau said Canada was ...The Hill - Jan. 13 -
I’m a Federal Employee. This Is What We Need Most in the Trump Era.
Practical support matters more than encouragement.The New York Times - Jan. 12 -
Firefighters desperately battle to contain monster inferno
The Palisades blaze is threatening Brentwood, one of the most affluent enclaves of America's second-biggest city.BBC News - Jan. 12 -
Inside the disaster zone with Los Angeles County firefighters
Rob Marciano spent Friday embedded with Los Angeles County Fire Department crews as they went through the disaster zone of the Palisades Fire, extinguishing flare-ups.CBS News - Jan. 10 -
The Weather Won’t Give Southern California’s Firefighters a Break
The dry, windy conditions that help the fires spread are poised to persist.The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
Hiring boost indicates Trump will inherit healthy economy
The data may help determine whether the Fed will cut interest rates this month.ABC News - Jan. 10 -
Firefighting aircraft hit by drone
A Canadian Super Scooper plane was hit by a drone while flying over the Palisades Fire. The plane is expected to fly again, but as KNBC's David Biggar reports, the FAA is investigating as flying ...NBC News - Jan. 10 -
A look at the makeshift command center for L.A. firefighters
As firefighters battle the Palisades Fire, hundreds of people are supporting them at a command center that was built in less than 24 hours. From lodging to laundry to logistics, this small city has ...CBS News - Jan. 9 -
What are the unprecedented conditions facing firefighters in LA?
Fire crews are facing dire challenges, hurdles that have intensified the fires and are complicating the response. LA fires live updates: California wildfires latest news As multiple fires rage ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
Lack of water frustrates firefighters on the front lines
As homes continued to burn in the Pacific Palisades area, firefighters were frustrated by lack of water pressure. A fire captain said some homes could have been saved if more water were available. ...NBC News - Jan. 9 -
Firefighters Rushed to Control Blazes Surrounding L.A.
Also, Jimmy Carter was remembered as a humanitarian and public servant. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
Biden pledges federal support in California for 180 days, well into Trump's term
President Biden on Thursday announced the federal government will support California’s efforts to fight the raging wildfires for 180 days. “We’re doing literally everything we can at a federal ...The Hill - Jan. 9