With increased ICE enforcement, federal employees from various agencies are being reassigned to assist in apprehending and deporting undocumented immigrants. This shift has sparked controversy and internal strain.
Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia are collaborating on mass evacuation strategies due to rising Baltic security concerns and Putin's war in Ukraine. Focus on information exchange and vulnerable groups.
Europe must streamline policies, embrace new technologies & boost R&D investment to compete with the U.S. and China. Gene editing, fair pharmaceutical pricing & supporting researchers are crucial for future growth.
A Supreme Court case clarifies Title VII standards for reverse discrimination claims. It ensures majority employees have equal opportunity to hold employers accountable. The ruling simplifies proving discrimination.
New merit hiring plan raises concerns about legal imperfections and a return to the spoils era. The plan may cripple workforce planning and invite political influence in hiring.
Unions oppose Trump's Schedule F revival, claiming it threatens civil service protections, enables political retaliation, and undermines objective policy-making. Plan impacts 50,000+ federal workers.
DOGE, led by Elon Musk under Trump, faces budget scrutiny & staffing challenges. USDS origins, savings promises, and ethics concerns are highlighted. Post-Musk impact on agencies is examined.
A student's 'Only Two Sexes' t-shirt protest at school led to legal battles over free speech, reaching the Supreme Court after district and circuit court rulings favored the school's dress code enforcement.
The Cybersecurity Review Board (CSRB) was dissolved, sparking concerns about transparency and private sector cooperation. Senators urge its revival for crucial cybersecurity investigations and incident reviews.
OMB clashes with GAO over investigations into potential unlawful impoundments and adherence to the Impoundment Control Act. Accusations of overreach and hampered executive function fuel the dispute.
The UK-EU summit on British soil resulted in vague declarations and uncertainty. Claims of success were made on both sides regarding youth wheelchair and reducing food exports, with underlying Brexit tensions.
Ursula von der Leyen received the Charlemagne Award for services to European unity, pandemic control, and the Green Deal. She advocates for an independent Europe by strengthening defense, innovation, and expansion.
