The proposed rule would maintain benefits for legacy participants while program updates are finalized. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced plans to propose a rule extending eligibility…
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Labor Department Expands Voluntary Self-Audit Programs
New and updated initiatives offer employers, unions, and benefit plans tools to improve compliance with labor laws and protect workers The U.S. Department of Labor has recently released…
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U.S. Sanctions IT Worker Network Funding North Korean Weapons Program
The clandestine network sought to evade existing sanctions against the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned the Korea…
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President Removes Restrictions of Religious Symbols in Federal Offices
Memo says federal workers can share “correctness” of religious views The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) released a memo outlining new guidelines for employees that wish to convince…
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Pentagon Signs $200 Million Contract for Elon Musk AI Chatbot Grok
“Grok for Government” AI tools will be available across the Defense Department. The Department of Defense (DoD) finalized a $200 million contract to integrate Grok, the AI chatbot…
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Federal Agencies Move to Define Ultra-Processed Foods
HHS and USDA launch joint initiative to address chronic disease by standardizing food labeling and improving consumer transparency. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and…
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USDA Awards $80M to Boost Wood Innovation and Forest Management
New federal grants plan to strengthen rural economies, reduce wildfire risks, and support domestic wood production The U.S. Forest Service, under the Department of Agriculture (USDA), is distributing…
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Microsoft No Longer Allows China-Based Engineers to Aid Pentagon
Senator contacts the defense secretary regarding exposure via defense contractors or subcontractors. Microsoft has revised its cloud services practices to no longer allow China-based engineers to provide technical…
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Education Department to Release $1.3 Billion in After-School Program Funding
The decision was announced after senators send a letter requesting release of funding. The Education Department recently announced that it will release $1.3 billion in funding for a…
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President Promises to Address Starvation in Gaza
President Trump calls the situation in Gaza, “That’s real starvation. I see it. And you can’t fake that” President Donald Trump told reporters Monday morning that “you can’t…
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