Imagine starting a job and immediately shaking things up. That's what Donald Trump did when he began his second term in office. He hit the ground running with a bunch of executive orders around hot-button topics. These orders deal with issues like transgender rights, abortion, and
The US Senate had a day of chaos and tension on day 10 of the new White House administration, with a series of hearings for three controversial Cabinet nominees. The hearings were a whirlwind of claims and testy exchanges. In the midst of this political storm, President Trump was tweeting about a pl
In a surprising move, almost 60 senior leaders at USAID were temporarily taken off the job. This decision was reversed later in the day by a senior career civil servant. This employee, who was in charge of employee and labor relations, wrote to the affected employees. He told them he had no evidence
The recent confirmation hearing for Tulsi Gabbard's nomination to lead the U. S. intelligence services revealed a storm of controversy. Gabbard’s selection has stunned many since she was once a Democratic member of the House. Her views on foreign policy have been questioned, with s
Supporters of causes favoring more representation in the workforce of people with disabilities were under the spotlight, but not for positive improvements of disabilities. Conservative backers accused companies were boosting hiring efforts Those who didn’t support the the companies efforts contend
Doug Burgum, a former North Dakota governor, secured a new role as interior secretary. The confirmation came on a Thursday night. He's the guy that President Donald Trump picked to speed up the fossil fuel industry. The Senate agreed with a 79-18 vote. Most Senate Democrats and all Republicans backe
Zuckerberg, the big boss of the social media giant Meta, recently had a chat with his employees. He talked about some big changes he's made to rules about speech and ended some programs. And he's all for having a great relationship with President Trump and the US government. Zuckerberg is 40 years o
The world of basketball is under scrutiny. Federal investigators are diving into possible game-fixing in both professional and college leagues. This isn't just about a few bad apples, it's about the whole orchard. The NBA has already permanently banned Jontay Porter for his role in gambling schemes
Let's start with a big move by the government. They are removing all references to "diversity, " "equity, " and "inclusion" across federal agencies. This includes even the most basic employee manuals. Take the Internal Revenue Service’s procedural handbook for employees, for example. The terms were
The Trump Administration has taken dramatic steps to transform the upper ranks of the FBI, making the agency seem more like a revolving door than a stable institution. Avalanches of discord have been swirling around the FBI lately, but this time the storms are political rather than legal.
