Trump eyes selling FBI, DOJ headquarters among 400+ government properties to cut waste
President Donald Trump's administration is reportedly considering selling more than 400 government property, including headquarters for several federal agencies. The U.S. General Services Agency published a list of 443 “non-core” properties on Tuesday. “GSA will consider non-core assets for sale.” The website states, “It identifies buildings and facilities that are not the core of government […]
Trump administration plans to cut 80,000 jobs from VA
According to the Associated Press, the Veterans Affairs Bureau (VA) plans to cut 80,000 jobs this summer as part of an “active” restructuring of the agency this summer. A memo submitted by Christopher Silleck of the Virginia Chiefs of Staff, said an agency-wide reorganization will take place this August, directing top-level officials to “align and […]
Refugees in Kenya’s Kakuma camp clash with police after food supplies cut | Global development
Thousands of refugees clashed with police this week in a Kenyan refugee camp and clashed with police after receiving news that food allocations would be cut due to funding issues. UNHCR, the UN refugee agency, confirmed that four refugees and local government officials were injured when police intervened in Monday to stop protesters at Kakuma […]
Trump administration plans to cut 80,000 employees from Veterans Affairs: internal memo
According to an internal memo obtained by the Associated Press, the Veterans Affairs Bureau is planning a “active” restructuring that cuts 80,000 jobs from the vast institutions providing healthcare to retired service members. VA Chief of Staff Christopher Sillek told the agency's highest level officials that it aims to cut enough employees to return to […]
The IRS is drafting plans to cut as much as half of its 90,000-person workforce, sources say – CNN
AP – According to two people familiar with the situation, the Internal Revenue Service has drafted a plan to cut the workforce in half through a mix of layoffs, attrition and incentive buyouts. People spoke on condition of anonymity Tuesday. Because they were not allowed to disclose the plan. The layoffs are part of the […]
The IRS is drafting plans to cut as much as half of its 90,000-person workforce, AP sources say – Yahoo Finance
WASHINGTON (AP) — The IRS is drafting a plan to cut the workforce by half through a mix of layoffs, attrition and incentive acquisitions, according to two people familiar with the situation. People spoke on condition of anonymity Tuesday. Because they were not allowed to disclose the plan. Layoffs are part of that The Trump […]
Canadian premier threatens to cut electricity to millions of Americans as Trudeau announces retaliatory tariffs
Canadian officials have announced retaliatory tariffs against the United States after President Donald Trump pursued the threat of tariffs on the country's largest trading partner. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau warned that the trade war would hurt Americans, but Ontario Premier Doug Ford went further and said his state was ready to cut off electricity to […]
Jets cut Davante Adams to end another failed experiment
The Jets finished another failed experiment by moving out of Davante Adams on Tuesday. The Jets released Adams as expected from the moment they decided to say goodbye to Aaron Rodgers, sources told the Post. The Jets traded three-round picks (73 overall) in the Raiders' upcoming draft as Adams' 11-game loan. The trade came as […]
Canadian premier says he will cut off electricity exports to US 'with a smile on my face'
Ontario Prime Minister Doug Ford said he was ready to cut off electricity exports to the US on Monday if President Trump's 25% tariffs on Canadian goods are passed. “If they want to annihilate Ontario, I'll do everything, with a smile on my face and cut off their energy,” Ford told reporters at a mining […]
Bernie Sanders Runs For Cover After NBC Host Asks If Dems Should ‘Have Done More’ To Cut Waste Under Biden
Independent Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders declined to answer whether Democrats could have “do more” to cut wasteful government spending based on NBC News' Biden Harris administration. House Republicans took their first step on Tuesday, moving forward President Donald Trump's first-year legislative agenda forward with a budget bill, approving a deficit increase of up to $4.5 […]