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SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Chuck Schumer to vote for Republican funding bill to avert shutdown

Schumer supports a bill to prevent government shutdown despite internal party pressures, believing it's necessary to protect vital services.
US politics
fromFast Company
4 months ago

What does the Department of Education do? Questions fly as Trump prepares executive order to dismantle it

Trump is expected to attempt dismantling the Department of Education, facing potential legal hurdles and pushback from various stakeholders.
OMG science
fromemptywheel
4 months ago

NOAA: The Biggest Little Agency in America - emptywheel

The destruction of NOAA under current policies threatens vital environmental and safety services crucial for American lives.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Appeals Court Allows Trump to Fire Heads of 2 Independent Boards

The federal court ruled in favor of Trump controlling independent agencies, affirming his authority to fire agency heads.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Trump Orders Gutting of 7 Agencies, Including Voice of America's Parent

Trump's executive order seeks to dismantle federal agencies, including those managing government-funded media, testing his authority over Congress.
SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Chuck Schumer to vote for Republican funding bill to avert shutdown

Schumer supports a bill to prevent government shutdown despite internal party pressures, believing it's necessary to protect vital services.
US politics
fromFast Company
4 months ago

What does the Department of Education do? Questions fly as Trump prepares executive order to dismantle it

Trump is expected to attempt dismantling the Department of Education, facing potential legal hurdles and pushback from various stakeholders.
OMG science
fromemptywheel
4 months ago

NOAA: The Biggest Little Agency in America - emptywheel

The destruction of NOAA under current policies threatens vital environmental and safety services crucial for American lives.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Appeals Court Allows Trump to Fire Heads of 2 Independent Boards

The federal court ruled in favor of Trump controlling independent agencies, affirming his authority to fire agency heads.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Trump Orders Gutting of 7 Agencies, Including Voice of America's Parent

Trump's executive order seeks to dismantle federal agencies, including those managing government-funded media, testing his authority over Congress.
more#trump-administration
#government-procurement
more#government-procurement
#telework
fromFEDweek
6 days ago
US politics

Agencies Should Weigh Impact on Employees of Onsite Work Requirements, Says Report

fromFEDweek
6 days ago
US politics

Agencies Should Weigh Impact on Employees of Onsite Work Requirements, Says Report

more#telework
#data-sharing
more#data-sharing
#layoffs
more#layoffs
#executive-order
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
3 months ago

Ending data silos: Inside the new executive order to fight waste, fraud and abuse

The Executive Order mandates federal agencies to dismantle information silos for improved data transparency and collaboration.
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago
US politics

Trump officially rolls out his plan to eliminate the Department of Education. Here's what it would mean for Americans.

Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
3 months ago

Ending data silos: Inside the new executive order to fight waste, fraud and abuse

The Executive Order mandates federal agencies to dismantle information silos for improved data transparency and collaboration.
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago
US politics

Trump officially rolls out his plan to eliminate the Department of Education. Here's what it would mean for Americans.

more#executive-order
#cybersecurity
Information security
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

Wrong time for Trump admin to end mobile app security program, cyber lawmaker says

Ending the Mobile App Vetting program may weaken government cybersecurity against rising digital threats.
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
4 months ago

Future-proofing federal data: The need for secure, scalable data infrastructure

Federal agencies must transition to modern data infrastructures to keep up with growth and cybersecurity threats.
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago
Information security

This CISA Project should serve as the roadmap to managing cyber risk and efficiency in a cloud era

Information security
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

Wrong time for Trump admin to end mobile app security program, cyber lawmaker says

Ending the Mobile App Vetting program may weaken government cybersecurity against rising digital threats.
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
4 months ago

Future-proofing federal data: The need for secure, scalable data infrastructure

Federal agencies must transition to modern data infrastructures to keep up with growth and cybersecurity threats.
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago
Information security

This CISA Project should serve as the roadmap to managing cyber risk and efficiency in a cloud era

more#cybersecurity
#government-efficiency
Growth hacking
fromWIRED
4 months ago

Inside Elon Musk's 'Digital Coup'

Musk's loyalists have infiltrated federal agencies, aiming to implement significant changes in governance through technology and AI.
NYC real estate
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Hundreds of federal offices across the US could begin closing this summer at DOGE's behest

Federal agencies are rapidly vacating offices due to budget cuts under Musk's Department of Government Efficiency.
Public health
fromKqed
2 months ago

California Sues to Block Trump and RFK Jr. Health Cuts That Shuttered SF Office | KQED

The directive claimed to enhance efficiency but has reportedly impaired essential government functions and services.
US news
fromBoston.com
4 months ago

Hundreds of federal offices could begin closing this summer at DOGE's behest, internal records show

Federal agencies are set to terminate numerous leases amid a budget-cutting initiative, potentially disrupting essential services.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago

Musk might be on his way out, but what happens to all the destruction he wrought on the federal government?

Elon Musk's leadership at the Department of Government Efficiency has led to widespread layoffs and cuts, jeopardizing essential government services.
Growth hacking
fromWIRED
4 months ago

Inside Elon Musk's 'Digital Coup'

Musk's loyalists have infiltrated federal agencies, aiming to implement significant changes in governance through technology and AI.
NYC real estate
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Hundreds of federal offices across the US could begin closing this summer at DOGE's behest

Federal agencies are rapidly vacating offices due to budget cuts under Musk's Department of Government Efficiency.
Public health
fromKqed
2 months ago

California Sues to Block Trump and RFK Jr. Health Cuts That Shuttered SF Office | KQED

The directive claimed to enhance efficiency but has reportedly impaired essential government functions and services.
US news
fromBoston.com
4 months ago

Hundreds of federal offices could begin closing this summer at DOGE's behest, internal records show

Federal agencies are set to terminate numerous leases amid a budget-cutting initiative, potentially disrupting essential services.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago

Musk might be on his way out, but what happens to all the destruction he wrought on the federal government?

Elon Musk's leadership at the Department of Government Efficiency has led to widespread layoffs and cuts, jeopardizing essential government services.
more#government-efficiency
fromNextgov.com
2 weeks ago

Inside efforts to capture federal data after 'the big takedown'

Denice Ross, the former chief data scientist, noted the changes as a significant ‘big takedown’ of government data focused on diversity and inclusion efforts.
US politics
#climate-change
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Trump is gutting environmental agencies. What does that mean for Americans?

Cuts to NOAA and FEMA hinder preparation and response to weather-related disasters.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Trump is gutting environmental agencies. What does that mean for Americans?

Cuts to NOAA and FEMA hinder preparation and response to weather-related disasters.
more#climate-change
#relocation
more#relocation
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Senate revives SAMOSA bill to tackle software waste - again

"President Trump wants to cut waste and spend taxpayer dollars wisely. By consolidating their inventory, this bill forces federal agencies to spend as if taxpayers were spending their own money."
SF politics
#lawsuit
Law
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Lawyers Plan to Sue Federal Government on Behalf of Jan. 6 Rioters

Lawyers plan to sue the federal government on behalf of Capitol rioters pardoned by Trump, claiming mistreatment by federal agencies.
fromNewsday
3 months ago
NYC politics

Judge temporarily blocks NYC mayor from allowing ICE agents on Rikers Island jail

Law
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Lawyers Plan to Sue Federal Government on Behalf of Jan. 6 Rioters

Lawyers plan to sue the federal government on behalf of Capitol rioters pardoned by Trump, claiming mistreatment by federal agencies.
fromNewsday
3 months ago
NYC politics

Judge temporarily blocks NYC mayor from allowing ICE agents on Rikers Island jail

more#lawsuit
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

HUD names new CIO as judge pauses mass firings at the agency

Sidle's appointment is aimed at using his extensive tech experience to enhance HUD's mission in supporting homeownership and diverse communities.
SF politics
Marketing tech
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

GSA, SalesForce agree to major Slack discounts for government

Salesforce offers federal agencies significant discounts on Slack tools through a new procurement strategy.
#health-policy
Healthcare
fromTruthout
4 months ago

Trump Just Cut the Office Working on His Promise to End Surprise Medical Bills

Trump's surprise medical billing legislation is at risk due to federal job cuts.
The effectiveness of consumer protection in health care is threatened by recent layoffs.
fromBoston.com
2 months ago
US news

Kennedy, defending downsizing, clashes with Democrats in tense hearings

Health Secretary Kennedy distanced himself from making vaccine recommendations amidst significant budget cuts and organization changes within federal health agencies.
Healthcare
fromTruthout
4 months ago

Trump Just Cut the Office Working on His Promise to End Surprise Medical Bills

Trump's surprise medical billing legislation is at risk due to federal job cuts.
The effectiveness of consumer protection in health care is threatened by recent layoffs.
US news
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Kennedy, defending downsizing, clashes with Democrats in tense hearings

Health Secretary Kennedy distanced himself from making vaccine recommendations amidst significant budget cuts and organization changes within federal health agencies.
more#health-policy
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Senators introduce bill to strengthen interagency housing work

According to Sen. Ruben Gallego, the HUD-USDA-VA Interagency Coordination Act aims to ensure federal agencies work collaboratively to address housing issues in Arizona and nationally.
SF politics
#elon-musk
Non-profit organizations
fromWIRED
4 months ago

Some DOGE Staffers Are Drawing Six-Figure Government Salaries

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency employs high-paid staff while advocating for significant layoffs at federal agencies.
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago
Non-profit organizations

Elon Musk's DOGE Disaster Will Likely Cost Taxpayers Nearly 4 Times More Than It Cut - Above the Law

Non-profit organizations
fromWIRED
4 months ago

Some DOGE Staffers Are Drawing Six-Figure Government Salaries

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency employs high-paid staff while advocating for significant layoffs at federal agencies.
Non-profit organizations
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Government Furiously Trying to Undo Elon Musk's Damage

Chaos ensued after Elon Musk's department canceled over $220 million in government contracts, leading to confusion and rapid reinstatements.
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago
Non-profit organizations

Elon Musk's DOGE Disaster Will Likely Cost Taxpayers Nearly 4 Times More Than It Cut - Above the Law

more#elon-musk
Data science
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

Key data leadership roles are becoming vacant as DOGE pushes for access

Leadership vacancies disrupt data management in federal agencies, impacting quality and availability.
#doge
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

DOGE staffer who shared Treasury data now has more access to government systems

Elez's past violations raised concerns about data access, yet he has been rehired for sensitive jobs across multiple federal agencies.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

DOGE staffer who shared Treasury data now has more access to government systems

Elez's past violations raised concerns about data access, yet he has been rehired for sensitive jobs across multiple federal agencies.
more#doge
#donald-trump
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago
US politics

OPEN ALCATRAZ!' Trump Announces He's Reopening and Expanding Notorious Prison: A Symbol of Law, Order, and JUSTICE!'

Trump plans to reopen Alcatraz to symbolize law and order, intending to house violent offenders and combat crime.
fromThe Nation
3 months ago
SF politics

Donald Trump Is Shuttering a Little-Known Labor-Management Agency That Supports Collective Bargaining

Trump's actions threaten the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, crucial for collective bargaining, contrasting his claims of supporting working people.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

OPEN ALCATRAZ!' Trump Announces He's Reopening and Expanding Notorious Prison: A Symbol of Law, Order, and JUSTICE!'

Trump plans to reopen Alcatraz to symbolize law and order, intending to house violent offenders and combat crime.
SF politics
fromThe Nation
3 months ago

Donald Trump Is Shuttering a Little-Known Labor-Management Agency That Supports Collective Bargaining

Trump's actions threaten the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, crucial for collective bargaining, contrasting his claims of supporting working people.
more#donald-trump
#government-spending
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fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

What "America First" Could Cost Us

The Office of Management and Budget mandated federal entities to align with the "America First" policy, requiring audits for foreign programs not promoting U.S. prosperity.
Left-wing politics
Portland food
fromEater Portland
4 months ago

How a Portland Custard Shop Fought the Trump Administration - And Won

Federal policy changes can profoundly affect small local businesses, exemplified by Cornet Custard's experience with a USDA grant freeze.
Artificial intelligence
fromNextgov.com
4 months ago

From bureaucracy to brilliance: AI in federal IT

AI is set to transform federal agencies' operations, enhancing citizen services and national security, but requires a strategic approach to fully leverage its benefits.
SF politics
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

US agency that pushed for mass firings quietly clarifies it doesn't have the power to fire workers

OPM's revised memo clarifies that individual agencies are responsible for firing probationary employees, following a federal court ruling.
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