The lack of funding from Congress provides the opportunity for additional federal staffing cuts. The White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) directed the departments and agencies…
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GSA Offers to Rehire Hundreds of Former Federal Employees
The agency still has dozens of properties listed for sale. The General Services Administration (GSA) sent an email to hundreds of former employees, offering to rehire them. The…
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President to Meet with Congressional Leaders on Government Funding
President Trump expresses skepticism that an agreement will be reached. The White House announced that President Donald Trump is planning on meeting with congressional leaders in an attempt…
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Transportation Secretary Writes MD Governor Concerning FSK Bridge Rebuild
He cautioned the governor regarding cost overruns and DEI practices that threaten the progress of the project. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy sent a letter to Maryland Governor Wes…
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Senator Proposes Legislation to Curb Overcharging in Military Contracts
Would require contractors to justify substantial price increases Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts joined Senators Elissa Slotkin of Michigan, Charles Grassley and Joni Ernst of Iowa in supporting…
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Energy Department Allocates Grant Funding for Fusion Technology Programs
Selected programs will receive from $100,000 to $500,000. The Department of Energy (DOE) announced $134 million for two fusion research programs. Of that total, $128 million has been allocated…
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The House Considers Continuing Resolution to Extend Government Funding
The House speaker indicates all options are on the table and discussions continue. Leaders in the House of Representatives are formulating a plan to extend government funding until…
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Education Secretary Responds to “Nation’s Report Card”
The annual report shows the lowest 12th-grade math and reading proficiency since 1992. The National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP) issued its annual report on student proficiency levels…
Read MoreSCOTUS Agrees to Halt Some Foreign Aid
The administration has alerted Congress to the cancellation of around $4 billion under a 1974 budget law. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts temporarily granted a request by…
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VA Distributes $818 Million to Veteran Homeless Initiatives
The department awards SSVF grants to 235 support organizations across the nation. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently announced that it is distributing $818 million to support…
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