Trump signs order to expand White House control of independent agencies
President Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order aiming to expand the White House’s authority over various independent ...
Judge Chutkan rejects call from Democratic AGs for temporary restraining order blocking DOGE’s access to federal data
A federal judge declined on Tuesday to temporarily block Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency from accessing ...
Struggle Over Americans’ Personal Data Plays Out Across the Government
Employees from Elon Musk’s so-called Department of Government Efficiency are gaining access to vast amounts of information ...
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FEMA did not use disaster relief money to house immigrants in New York luxury hotels
New York City does not house migrants in luxury hotel rooms. In 2024, it spent an average of $156 per night per hotel room.
Office 2021 and 2024 cheat sheet
Microsoft 365 may get all the attention, but the classic Microsoft Office suite also gets useful additions in every release. Here’s how to use the best new features in Office 2021 and Office 2024.
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State, lawmakers push back on cannabis policy change
New York’s Office of Cannabis Management and legislative leaders are opposing Gov. Kathy Hochul’s budget proposal to allow ...
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FEMA email: Firings will affect ‘majority of our staff’
After firing 200 probationary employees this weekend, FEMA was directed "to make a list" of anyone who worked on climate or ...
I'm a lawyer in Washington, DC. Here's what every federal worker should know as more executive orders roll out — comply now, complain later.
A Washington, DC, lawyer shared essential advice for federal workers facing RTO mandates, hiring freezes, and DEIA rollbacks.
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Congress used to evaluate emerging technologies. Let’s do it again.
A look back at the Office of Technology Assessment, the Congressional think tank that detected lies and tested tech.
Donald Trump Expands His Power
The President has signed an executive order which requires independent agencies to consult with the White House on priorities ...