#policy-changes
#policy-changes

US Customs and Border Protection Quietly Revokes Protections for Pregnant Women and Infants

CBP rescinded internal policies protecting vulnerable detainees, raising concerns about treatment and care standards for at-risk individuals in custody.

fromenglish.elpais.com

Trump's immigration paradox: Cracking down on undocumented migrants, while increasing the number of them

The elimination of legal residency pathways is paradoxically increasing the undocumented population in the U.S.

Government actions are pushing legally residing immigrants into undocumented status.

fromNew York Post

US politics

Trump's first 100 days: Letters to the Editor - May 2, 2025

President Trump's first 100 days focus on implementing conservative policies and combating 'woke' culture, with notable economic and immigration-related actions.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

US politics

Opinion: Trump's refugee ban betrays shared history of struggle, including mine

The suspension of the refugee admissions program negatively impacts America's commitment to global leadership and support for those in need.

US Elections

from24/7 Wall St.

4 in 5 of These Americans Approve of Trump's Immigration Policies

Trump's immigration policies significantly impact public opinion and trust ahead of the 2024 election.

NYC parents

fromLos Angeles Times

Trump administration reinstates funds for lawyers representing 26,000 children in immigration court

The Trump Administration reinstated legal funding for unaccompanied minors after initial cancellation, amidst concerns about future support for immigrant programs.

Privacy professionals

fromWIRED

US Customs and Border Protection Quietly Revokes Protections for Pregnant Women and Infants

CBP rescinded internal policies protecting vulnerable detainees, raising concerns about treatment and care standards for at-risk individuals in custody.

fromenglish.elpais.com

Trump's immigration paradox: Cracking down on undocumented migrants, while increasing the number of them

The elimination of legal residency pathways is paradoxically increasing the undocumented population in the U.S.

Government actions are pushing legally residing immigrants into undocumented status.

fromNew York Post

US politics

Trump's first 100 days: Letters to the Editor - May 2, 2025

President Trump's first 100 days focus on implementing conservative policies and combating 'woke' culture, with notable economic and immigration-related actions.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

US politics

Opinion: Trump's refugee ban betrays shared history of struggle, including mine

The suspension of the refugee admissions program negatively impacts America's commitment to global leadership and support for those in need.

Tech industry

Director of rural broadband program exits with a warning about shift to 'worse' satellite internet

Evan Feinman exited the BEAD Program due to changes favoring satellite internet over fiber connections, risking rural internet access.

fromTelecompetitor

SF politics

Amid Republican Opposition, BEAD Rural Broadband Changes May Be Delayed

The announcement for changes to the BEAD rural broadband program may be delayed until July.

Tech industry

Director of rural broadband program exits with a warning about shift to 'worse' satellite internet

Evan Feinman exited the BEAD Program due to changes favoring satellite internet over fiber connections, risking rural internet access.

fromTelecompetitor

SF politics

Amid Republican Opposition, BEAD Rural Broadband Changes May Be Delayed

The announcement for changes to the BEAD rural broadband program may be delayed until July.

more#broadband

fromSlate Magazine

2 days ago

US Elections

You Can Still Get on a Plane Without a Real ID

Real ID deadline pushed back to May 5, 2027, alleviating concerns for air travelers about invalid IDs.

fromWIRED

4 days ago

SF politics

FEMA Is Ending Door-to-Door Canvassing in Disaster Areas

FEMA is shifting its disaster response strategy by ending door-to-door canvassing to better target assistance efforts.

#trump-administration

SF LGBT

fromAdvocate.com

U.S. withdraws from U.N. LGBTQ+ and intersex group

The U.S. has withdrawn from the U.N. LGBTI Core Group, impacting global LGBTQ+ rights support.

US politics

fromwww.npr.org

Why independent agencies were created to be independent

Trump aims to expand executive control over independent agencies, challenging long-standing traditions.

Environment

fromTruthout

Critics Slam the EPA's Plan to Shutter All Environmental Justice Offices

The EPA is closing environmental justice offices and canceling grants, undermining initiatives for low-income and minority communities.

Non-profit organizations

fromwww.nytimes.com

Defunded Aid Programs Are Asked by Trump Administration to Prove Their Value, on a Scale of 1 to 5

The Trump administration's termination of foreign aid contracts has led to widespread program disruptions and staff layoffs among aid organizations.

Europe politics

fromAxios

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

Trump tariffs, policies fray U.S. relationship with allies

Europe is rethinking its policy approach due to expectations of lasting changes from the Trump administration, leading to historic economic shifts.

Education

Senate panel approves McMahon for education secretary

Linda McMahon's nomination as education secretary advanced after a 12-11 Senate committee vote, showcasing strong Republican support for her agenda.

McMahon supports controversial policies, including abolishing the Education Department and targeting campus programs on diversity.

SF LGBT

fromAdvocate.com

U.S. withdraws from U.N. LGBTQ+ and intersex group

The U.S. has withdrawn from the U.N. LGBTI Core Group, impacting global LGBTQ+ rights support.

US politics

fromwww.npr.org

Why independent agencies were created to be independent

Trump aims to expand executive control over independent agencies, challenging long-standing traditions.

Environment

fromTruthout

Critics Slam the EPA's Plan to Shutter All Environmental Justice Offices

The EPA is closing environmental justice offices and canceling grants, undermining initiatives for low-income and minority communities.

Non-profit organizations

fromwww.nytimes.com

Defunded Aid Programs Are Asked by Trump Administration to Prove Their Value, on a Scale of 1 to 5

The Trump administration's termination of foreign aid contracts has led to widespread program disruptions and staff layoffs among aid organizations.

Europe politics

fromAxios

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

Trump tariffs, policies fray U.S. relationship with allies

Europe is rethinking its policy approach due to expectations of lasting changes from the Trump administration, leading to historic economic shifts.

Education

more#trump-administration

Senate panel approves McMahon for education secretary

Linda McMahon's nomination as education secretary advanced after a 12-11 Senate committee vote, showcasing strong Republican support for her agenda.

McMahon supports controversial policies, including abolishing the Education Department and targeting campus programs on diversity.

#social-security

5 days ago

Retirement

I visited a retirement home to have a conversation with older Americans about the economy. They were scared.

Residents at Atria Tanglewood express fear over Social Security changes impacting their stability.

fromThe Local France

France politics

Americans in France: Tells us about US Social Security problems

American retirees in France are experiencing confusion about accessing Social Security benefits following procedural changes by the SSA.

5 days ago

Retirement

I visited a retirement home to have a conversation with older Americans about the economy. They were scared.

Residents at Atria Tanglewood express fear over Social Security changes impacting their stability.

fromThe Local France

France politics

Americans in France: Tells us about US Social Security problems

American retirees in France are experiencing confusion about accessing Social Security benefits following procedural changes by the SSA.

Hegseth says the Pentagon is done 'walking on eggshells.' Women in uniform say it feels like a 'slap in the face.'

Concerns arise among female service members regarding changes at the Pentagon and their potential to reverse progress in equal opportunity initiatives.

fromwww.nature.com

Under Trump, National Science Foundation Cuts Off All Funding to Scientists

The NSF has halted all funding actions, impacting new and existing research grants amid emerging concerns over policy alignment.

Internal discontent among NSF staff is growing, with critiques pointing to potential harmful effects on the integrity of the grant review process.

Retirement

fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.

Nearly 60,000 veterans are now at risk of foreclosure

The VA is ending the VASP program, raising foreclosure risks for veterans, amidst backlash from the mortgage industry and advocacy groups.

#donald-trump

Washington DC

Trump Floats Federal Takeover of DC, Compass Buys Washington Fine Properties, and We've Got Some News About Soft Serve Gelato That You Could Probably Use Right Now - Washingtonian

Trump's administration announces significant governance and policy changes amidst criticism and ongoing debates.

fromFast Company

fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.

US politics

How to track President Trump's executive orders over his first 100 days in office

Trump signed 137 executive orders in his first 100 days, indicating a major shift in governance.

Washington DC

Trump Floats Federal Takeover of DC, Compass Buys Washington Fine Properties, and We've Got Some News About Soft Serve Gelato That You Could Probably Use Right Now - Washingtonian

Trump's administration announces significant governance and policy changes amidst criticism and ongoing debates.

fromFast Company

US politics

How to track President Trump's executive orders over his first 100 days in office

Trump signed 137 executive orders in his first 100 days, indicating a major shift in governance.

more#donald-trump

#real-estate

SF real estate

FHA walks back Biden-era restrictions on foreclosed property sales

HUD is rescinding ineffective post-foreclosure sales policies to combat property deterioration and reduce losses.

CWCOT provisions can be implemented immediately while updates to the Handbook will follow.

Online marketing

Understanding NAR's new 'delayed marketing' policy for listings

Sellers can now choose to delay the public marketing of their homes, affecting IDX listing practices.

The shift may disadvantage smaller firms reliant on IDX for property exposure.

SF real estate

FHA walks back Biden-era restrictions on foreclosed property sales

HUD is rescinding ineffective post-foreclosure sales policies to combat property deterioration and reduce losses.

CWCOT provisions can be implemented immediately while updates to the Handbook will follow.

Online marketing

Understanding NAR's new 'delayed marketing' policy for listings

Sellers can now choose to delay the public marketing of their homes, affecting IDX listing practices.

The shift may disadvantage smaller firms reliant on IDX for property exposure.

more#real-estate

#education

fromIrish Independent

Higher education

Education Minister Helen McEntee to begin plans for mandatory student teacher placements in special education settings

Mandatory placements for student teachers in special education settings will begin by September next year.

fromIndependent

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

UK news

'My quality of life was just not there' - young principal says he's experiencing burnout over 'enormous workload'

Head teachers, like Ciaran Burke, face significant burnout due to overwhelming pressures in their roles, calling for immediate action.

Retirement

FSA Executive Retires and Acting Under Secretary Takes Over

James Bergeron will manage both higher education regulation and the Office of Federal Student Aid amidst staff reductions.

fromIrish Independent

Higher education

Education Minister Helen McEntee to begin plans for mandatory student teacher placements in special education settings

Mandatory placements for student teachers in special education settings will begin by September next year.

fromIndependent

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

UK news

'My quality of life was just not there' - young principal says he's experiencing burnout over 'enormous workload'

Head teachers, like Ciaran Burke, face significant burnout due to overwhelming pressures in their roles, calling for immediate action.

Retirement

FSA Executive Retires and Acting Under Secretary Takes Over

James Bergeron will manage both higher education regulation and the Office of Federal Student Aid amidst staff reductions.

more#education

fromTelecompetitor

Online Community Development

NTIA Extends BEAD Final Proposal Deadlines 90 Days

The NTIA has extended Final Proposal deadlines for the BEAD Program to improve efficiency and implement changes.

The FCC is considering significant shifts in the BEAD program to enhance broadband access.

Eligible Entities will now have more time to adapt to forthcoming programmatic improvements.

SF food

RFK plans to phase out synthetic food dyes by 2027. Here's what they do to your brain and body, according to science.

The US is mandating the removal of synthetic food dyes due to health concerns by 2027.

fromFast Company

NYC parents

Debt collectors are going to start hounding student loan borrowers again after OK from Trump's DOE

The Education Department will start collecting on federal student loan defaults, including wage garnishment, ending a pandemic-era leniency.

Privacy professionals

3 weeks ago

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has cut 90 percent of its employees

CFPB workforce drastically reduced by 90% to about 200 employees.

New priorities shift focus from consumer protection to mortgages; critical areas neglected.

Trump administration ditches Biden-era ACA flexibilities

CMS proposes changes to health insurance enrollment that may lead to significant coverage loss for low-income individuals.

fromCbsnews

Healthcare

Tax time triggers fraud alarms for some Obamacare enrollees

Fraud by rogue brokers leads to unexpected tax bills for ACA policyholders.

Changes proposed by the Trump administration may affect health coverage and costs.

Federal layoffs and funding cuts could further complicate assistance for consumers.

US politics

fromAxios

Trump administration ditches Biden-era ACA flexibilities

CMS proposes changes to health insurance enrollment that may lead to significant coverage loss for low-income individuals.

fromCbsnews

Healthcare

Tax time triggers fraud alarms for some Obamacare enrollees

Fraud by rogue brokers leads to unexpected tax bills for ACA policyholders.

Changes proposed by the Trump administration may affect health coverage and costs.

Federal layoffs and funding cuts could further complicate assistance for consumers.

more#affordable-care-act

NYC real estate

fromCity Limits

3 weeks ago

Opinion: Faith-Based Housing Will Help Our Communities Thrive

Leveraging church properties can address the housing crisis.

New zoning laws in NYC aim to create 80,000 homes.

Incentives for localities to change zoning rules are necessary.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

3 weeks ago

Retirement

Social Security's new anti-fraud measures start today. Here's what you need to know

New anti-fraud measures by the Social Security Administration may impede access to benefits for many Americans.

fromSFGATE

Privacy professionals

Buyers With Credit Freezes Need To Take These Steps Before They Apply for a Mortgage

Data security breaches are increasing, making personal information more vulnerable, necessitating proactive measures like credit freezes.

fromNextgov.com

Washington Nationals

GSA tightens enforcement of minimum sales requirements for schedule holders

GSA is strictening enforcement of sales minimums for schedule holders to cut costs.

Germany politics

fromThe Local Germany

Do patients in Germany with private health insurance get priority appointments?

There are concerns about unequal treatment of patients based on insurance type in Germany's healthcare system.

fromwww.nytimes.com

Trump Administration Prepares to Give Gun Rights Back to Some Convicts

The Justice Department plans to allow gun ownership for some individuals with criminal pasts.

fromTruthout

HHS Website Removes Advisory Declaring Gun Violence a Public Health Crisis

The HHS website has removed the page declaring gun violence as a public health crisis.

fromwww.bbc.com

UK politics

Crackdown on government cards to cut 'wasteful' spending

The UK government is canceling thousands of taxpayer-funded credit cards due to increased spending.

Measures include limiting expenditure on cards and imposing stricter approval processes.

YouTube Cracks Down On Gambling-Related Content

YouTube is tightening regulations on videos promoting unapproved gambling sites, enforcing age restrictions.

Poker

fromABC7 Los Angeles

YouTube cracks down on gambling videos trying to lure viewers to unapproved sites

YouTube is tightening restrictions on gambling content, banning links to unapproved sites, and enforcing age restrictions for online betting promotions.

US news

YouTube will tighten its policies on illegal gambling content

YouTube is prohibiting content directing viewers to unapproved gambling sites and age-restricting online casino promotions.

Poker

fromCardplayer

YouTube Cracks Down On Gambling-Related Content

YouTube is tightening regulations on videos promoting unapproved gambling sites, enforcing age restrictions.

Poker

fromABC7 Los Angeles

YouTube cracks down on gambling videos trying to lure viewers to unapproved sites

YouTube is tightening restrictions on gambling content, banning links to unapproved sites, and enforcing age restrictions for online betting promotions.

US news

YouTube will tighten its policies on illegal gambling content

YouTube is prohibiting content directing viewers to unapproved gambling sites and age-restricting online casino promotions.

Reddit will warn users who repeatedly upvote banned content

Reddit will issue warnings to users who upvote multiple banned content pieces, focusing first on violent material.

Information security

fromSecuritymagazine

Alternative transportation

36% of organizations have outlined roles within cybersecurity teams

93% of organizations have modified policies over the past year to address CISO liability concerns.

fromStreetsblog

'Complete Streets' Webpage Falls Prey To Trump Purge - Streetsblog USA

The removal of the Complete Streets resources from the U.S. DOT website raises concerns about community safety initiatives amid political changes.

Brooklyn

fromwww.amny.com

The right to know: Groups offer guidance to undocumented immigrants in New York amid ICE raids and a fluid immigration landscape | amNewYork

Immigrants in New York are facing increasing challenges due to changes in policies affecting their rights and access to essential services.