#government

[ follow ]
fromIndependent
4 hours ago

Simon Harris interview: 'I do the supermarket shop - I get it. But I can't say I'm part of the squeezed middle'

On the hottest day of the year, Simon Harris's office remains surprisingly cool, providing a refreshing contrast to the clammy air outside.
Miscellaneous
#cybersecurity
fromFuturism
4 days ago
Privacy professionals

An Unknown Entity Has Voice Cloned the Secretary of State and Is Calling High Level Officials

fromTechCrunch
1 day ago
Venture

Helios wants to be the AI operating system for public policy professionals | TechCrunch

fromFuturism
4 days ago
Privacy professionals

An Unknown Entity Has Voice Cloned the Secretary of State and Is Calling High Level Officials

fromTechCrunch
1 day ago
Venture

Helios wants to be the AI operating system for public policy professionals | TechCrunch

#san-francisco
fromHubspot
in 1 month

7 best CRM software for government agencies

Government organizations require sophisticated tools to manage complex stakeholder relationships while adhering to strict compliance requirements.
Digital life
#openai
Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
2 months ago

A DOGE Recruiter Is Staffing a Project to Deploy AI Agents Across the US Government

AccelerateX has partnered with Palantir and received funding from OpenAI's Converge 2 Accelerator.
fromFortune
3 days ago
US politics

Sam Altman saw Musk's fallout with Trump coming: 'Elon busts up with everybody'

Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
2 months ago

A DOGE Recruiter Is Staffing a Project to Deploy AI Agents Across the US Government

AccelerateX has partnered with Palantir and received funding from OpenAI's Converge 2 Accelerator.
fromFortune
3 days ago
US politics

Sam Altman saw Musk's fallout with Trump coming: 'Elon busts up with everybody'

fromtherealdeal.com
4 days ago

LA area notches more federal leases canceled outside DC

"Los Angeles leads the country in federal office spaces lost to canceled leases, with more than 70,000 square feet canceled this year by the General Services Administration."
LA real estate
#corruption
#politics
Right-wing politics
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

How Donald Trump Is Expanding His Authority While Shrinking the Government

The article highlights the contradictory narrative in American politics regarding the size and role of government, as seen in recent Republican actions.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
4 weeks ago

There's a Darker Purpose Behind Trump's Latest Law Enforcement Against Political Foes

Senator Alex Padilla's arrest during a press conference raises alarming questions about government treatment of dissent and marginalized individuals.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Starmer banks on public being over Brexit

The significance of the Brexit deal lies in its perception as uncontroversial and pragmatic amidst ongoing political debates.
Right-wing politics
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

How Donald Trump Is Expanding His Authority While Shrinking the Government

The article highlights the contradictory narrative in American politics regarding the size and role of government, as seen in recent Republican actions.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
4 weeks ago

There's a Darker Purpose Behind Trump's Latest Law Enforcement Against Political Foes

Senator Alex Padilla's arrest during a press conference raises alarming questions about government treatment of dissent and marginalized individuals.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Starmer banks on public being over Brexit

The significance of the Brexit deal lies in its perception as uncontroversial and pragmatic amidst ongoing political debates.
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Some patriotic reflections on Independence Day

The Declaration of Independence presented a revolutionary idea that government exists to protect unalienable rights, thus justifying the overthrow of tyrannical authority.
US politics
#legislation
#public-safety
#terrorism
fromSacramento Bee
1 week ago

CA state workers savor return-to-office relief, even if it was last minute

While many state employees expressed relief at the decision to continue teleworking, there was frustration about the abrupt changes in expectations due to last-minute negotiations.
California
#protests
#policy
#education
fromHackernoon
4 years ago

These Algorithms Were Meant to Improve the Human Condition: They Failed | HackerNoon

"A new term, Waldsterben (forest death), entered the German vocabulary to describe the worst cases."
US politics
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

'Obviously green is not our colour': colour-coded lanyards cause a stir in Leinster House

The idea of new hard cards and colour-coded lanyards arose from a major security review... following a breach of Leinster House two years ago by an intruder.
Privacy professionals
fromFlowingData
2 weeks ago

Harvard's $2.6b of grants canceled by the government

The money the government sends to Harvard is, in effect, not a subsidy to advance the university's mission. It's a payment for the role Harvard plays in advancing the research mission of the United States.
Science
fromThe Mercury News
2 weeks ago

Editorial: Removal of Sheriff Corpus rife with secrecy, lacks due process

Under the procedures devised by the San Mateo County supervisors, they act as prosecutor, judge, jury, and court of appeal, undermining fairness and due process.
US politics
#labour-party
#national-security
#science
#technology
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago
Digital life

Trump Admin and Allies Work to Create One Big Beautiful Database of Surveillance

fromTruthout
2 weeks ago
Digital life

Trump Admin and Allies Work to Create One Big Beautiful Database of Surveillance

#security
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
3 weeks ago

Oregon's Sen. Jeff Merkley holds key vote on saving federal arts & humanities funding * Oregon ArtsWatch

The NASAA emphasizes the essential role that public support plays in ensuring the continuation of vital arts and cultural funding, particularly in light of budget cuts.
Arts
#infrastructure
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

CFPB enforcement head resigns, criticizes Trump administration

"It has been devastating to see the bureau's enforcement function being dismantled through thoughtless reductions in staff, inexplicable dismissals of cases, and terminations of negotiated settlements that let wrongdoers off the hook."
Retirement
#artificial-intelligence
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Amid Trump-Musk Feud, Fox Host Tells Audience Stephen Miller Ditched Interview for a Meeting in the Oval Office'

Trump and Musk's public feud escalates, showcasing their turbulent relationship and differing political views.
#fema
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago
OMG science

FEMA Is Not Prepared

FEMA is struggling under leadership with no disaster management experience as hurricane season approaches.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago
SF politics

Acting FEMA Head Summoned' to DHS and Fired Hours After Saying He Opposed Shuttering the Agency

Cameron Hamilton, FEMA's acting administrator, was fired after opposing the agency's elimination prior to hurricane season.
#libya
#elon-musk
Cryptocurrency
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Elon Musk says he didn't always agree with everything the Trump administration did

Elon Musk is leaving the Trump administration due to differences in opinion, particularly regarding fiscal policies.
#procurement
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

New Show Looks At People Targeted By Powerful Institutions - Above the Law

In a climate where powerful institutions can easily wreak havoc, 'Targeted' sheds light on individuals caught in the crosshairs of government actions.
UK news
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

King Charles to deliver throne speech today, starting new session of Parliament | CBC News

King Charles emphasizes Canada's ties to the Crown during his throne speech, asserting sovereignty amid political challenges.
Software development
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

Five strategies for government software modernization

Government agencies need to modernize outdated software systems for improved service delivery and security.
Embedding AI within structured processes is necessary to enhance its effectiveness and ethical use.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Unite union accuses government commissioner of 'sabotaging' long running bin strike talks - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Unite has accused the government commissioner of 'sabotaging' the ongoing Birmingham bin strikes, stating a clear offer is being blocked.
London politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Rayner suggested tax raid on savers' to Reeves ahead of spring statement

Angela Rayner has suggested reinstating the pensions lifetime allowance and modifying dividend taxes, estimating these changes could raise £3-4 billion annually.
UK politics
#civil-rights
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

South Sudan quashes Salva Kiir 'death' reports DW 05/15/2025

The ministry "categorically and strongly denies the false and malicious reports circulating on social media claiming that His Excellency President Salva Kiir Mayardit has passed away," it said in a statement issued on Facebook.
UK news
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Reps. Blake Moore, Debbie Dingell, Jan Schakowsky doze off during grueling overnight committee work

"Been up for 31 hours straight fighting Republicans trying to gut Medicaid. Closed my eyes to think about an America where everyone has access to quality, affordable health care."
US politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

AI tool put to test sifting public views on botox and fillers

Officials in the UK have introduced an AI tool named 'Consult' to analyze public comments on cosmetic procedures, matching human accuracy, aimed at saving taxpayer funds.
Artificial intelligence
Miami food
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

Miami mayor joins Trump in Saudi Arabia during president's Middle East tour

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez aims to enhance the city's global appeal while balancing public and private sector roles.
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Majority of junior ministers have no legal powers after 100 days in office

Over half of the junior ministers appointed still lack legal responsibilities, highlighting delays in delegation and concerns about the government's urgency in defining roles.
UK politics
#germany
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago
Germany politics

How will Germany's new government tackle climate? DW 05/07/2025

Germany's new coalition government prioritizes economic issues over climate action, despite commitments to climate neutrality by 2045.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago
Germany news

Germany updates: Police presence increases at borders DW 05/08/2025

Germany's government implements stricter border controls and asylum regulations under new leadership.
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

How will Germany's new government tackle climate? DW 05/07/2025

Germany's new coalition government prioritizes economic issues over climate action, despite commitments to climate neutrality by 2045.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Germany updates: Police presence increases at borders DW 05/08/2025

Germany's government implements stricter border controls and asylum regulations under new leadership.
#controversy
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

DOGE put a college student in charge of using AI to rewrite regulations

It's unclear how Sweet was recruited to DOGE, but a public GitHub account indicates that he was working on this issue even before he joined Musk's demolition crew.
NYC startup
#housing
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago
UK news

'No way to run a country' - Government's embarrassing climbdown over 'housing tsar' role throws plans for new office into disarray

fromIrish Independent
2 months ago
UK news

'No way to run a country' - Government's embarrassing climbdown over 'housing tsar' role throws plans for new office into disarray

fromIrish Independent
2 months ago
UK news

'No way to run a country' - Government's embarrassing climbdown over 'housing tsar' role throws plans for new office into disarray

fromIrish Independent
2 months ago
UK news

'No way to run a country' - Government's embarrassing climbdown over 'housing tsar' role throws plans for new office into disarray

[ Load more ]