The Federal Bureau of Investigation has a new senior adviser. Tarak Makecha, who used to work at Tesla, has taken on this role. He also advises the Justice Department’s IT and cybersecurity office. This move is part of a bigger change happening in federal agencies. Since President Trump’s return, there has been a significant shake-up. Many of the new faces in these a...
The U. S. government is pouring billions into research every year. But is the money being used wisely? There is a growing call to shake up the way federal agencies dole out funds for scientific research. It is time to think outside the box and consider new approaches. Currently, the system is quite rigid. Agencies often stick to familiar paths, funding proje...
The government is supposed to protect free speech, but lately, some officials have been doing the opposite. They have been using their power to silence voices they don't like, especially during important events like elections. This isn't just about free speech; it's about trust in our government and the strength of our democracy. One person who has been at the c...
A recent decision by an appeals court has allowed Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency to regain access to personal data at three major U. S. agencies. This ruling is a significant victory for the Trump administration, as it overturns a previous court order that had temporarily halted DOGE's access. The court's decision came after a lengthy legal battle. ...
A recent court order has led to a peculiar situation for thousands of federal workers. Around 24, 570 probationary employees have been told their jobs are back, but most are now on paid leave. This means they're getting paid without working, at least for now. The Internal Revenue Service, Environmental Protection Agency, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administratio...
Federal agencies responsible for managing public lands and resources were thrown into chaos after thousands of workers were fired. These agencies are crucial for conservation, recreation, and resource development across vast areas of public lands. The firings have left significant gaps in their ability to respond to emergencies, including wildfires, which are becomin...
In a recent legal development, a federal judge has declined to halt Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from accessing federal data systems. This decision comes after a group of Democratic state attorneys general tried to temporarily block Musk and DOGE from accessing sensitive government information. Judge Tanya Chutkan, who was appoint...
Imagine working hard to make sure seniors get affordable medicines, or to stop dangerous chemicals from getting into our food. Imagine fighting to lower the high maternal death rates in America. These were the jobs of thousands of dedicated government employees. But suddenly, they found themselves out of work. Why? Because of a big shake-up in the federal government,...
The federal government has started a wave of firings, with probationary employees at the Department of Education and the Small Business Administration being the first to go. This move is part of the Trump administration's plan to significantly reduce the number of federal workers. The firings are not a surprise. The administration has been talking about this...
Federal employees are told to erase their pronouns from emails and paper forms. Why? Because the government wants all things gender related to be deleted from all official documents. This change happened quickly. There was an order from the President. Federal workers were told to follow it by 5 PM on Friday. Some government agencies are taking it a step fu...