All articles tagged with #government
Originally Published 2 days ago — by Federal News Network
President Trump issued an executive order targeting defense contractors, restricting stock buybacks and corporate profits during underperformance, and proposing caps on executive pay, aiming to improve defense production and accountability, though experts highlight ambiguities and implementation challenges.
Originally Published 2 days ago — by U.S. Department of the Treasury (.gov)
Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent announced initiatives to combat government benefits fraud in Minnesota, targeting complex fraud rings that have stolen billions of dollars meant for social programs, through investigations, enhanced reporting, and law enforcement training.
Originally Published 2 days ago — by USCIS (.gov)
The Department of Homeland Security and USCIS have launched Operation PARRIS in Minnesota to reexamine refugee cases through enhanced background checks and verification, referring fraudulent cases to ICE, as part of efforts to combat immigration fraud and ensure national security.
Originally Published 3 days ago — by IRS (.gov)
The IRS announced January 26, 2026, as the start of the 2026 tax filing season, with new laws affecting taxes and credits, and provides online tools and resources to assist taxpayers in filing their 2025 returns by April 15, 2026.
Originally Published 3 days ago — by ABC7 Los Angeles
The federal government is withholding $160 million from California due to delays in canceling 17,000 commercial driver's licenses held by non-citizens, following an audit and new federal guidelines aimed at tightening licensing and immigration checks for commercial truck drivers.
Originally Published 4 days ago — by Idaho Capital Sun
The Idaho Attorney General's Office will reduce paid parental leave from eight weeks to two weeks starting July 1, citing budget concerns, setting it apart from other state agencies that follow the governor's eight-week policy, with staff able to use accrued sick leave or unpaid FMLA leave for additional time.
Originally Published 5 days ago — by Washington Policy Center
A Washington state report claiming significant CO2 reductions from $1.5 billion in climate investments is largely inaccurate, with about 86% of the claimed reductions likely false due to data errors and overly optimistic estimates, raising concerns about the credibility of the state's climate spending and reporting.
Originally Published 6 days ago — by NYC.gov
New York City Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani issued Executive Order 09 to combat hidden junk fees by establishing a Citywide Junk Fee Task Force, which will coordinate efforts across city agencies to promote transparency, enforce compliance, and propose legislation to protect consumers from deceptive pricing practices.
Originally Published 6 days ago — by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) (.gov)
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is reversing Biden-era rules that allowed states to pay child care providers in advance based on enrollment, instead restoring attendance-based billing and parental voucher flexibility to prevent fraud and ensure funds are used appropriately for supporting working families.
Originally Published 8 days ago — by NYC.gov
New York City Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani issued Executive Order 07 to establish the Office of Mass Engagement, consolidating various civic and community engagement entities under a single leadership to improve public participation, streamline feedback processes, and foster stronger relationships between residents and government, with a focus on inclusive outreach and community collaboration.
Originally Published 8 days ago — by NYC.gov
The order establishes the Mayor’s Advisory Committee on the Judiciary in New York City to ensure merit-based, transparent, and ethical judicial appointments, with a focus on diversity, public engagement, and confidentiality, replacing a previous order from 2022.
Originally Published 9 days ago — by The New York Times
Approximately 325,000 Californians must replace their Real IDs due to a software error that incorrectly extended the validity of some cards issued to legal immigrants, potentially allowing them to remain valid beyond their legal stay. The DMV is notifying affected individuals and waiving fees for replacements, but the implications for those who do not update their IDs remain unclear.
Originally Published 9 days ago — by The White House (.gov)
The U.S. President has ordered that Hiefo Corporation, controlled by a Chinese citizen, divest its interests in certain assets of Emcore Corporation due to national security concerns, prohibiting the transaction and requiring divestment within 180 days, with strict oversight and compliance measures enforced by CFIUS.
Originally Published 9 days ago — by Axios
The Department of Homeland Security is increasing worksite enforcement efforts in Minnesota amid fraud allegations at government-funded child care centers, with ICE's investigative arm conducting visits and audits to combat alleged widespread fraud, following public and political scrutiny.
Originally Published 9 days ago — by CNN
The Trump administration is significantly reducing FEMA's disaster response staff, particularly targeting the CORE teams, as part of a broader effort to downsize the agency and shift disaster management responsibilities to states, raising concerns about preparedness and federal support during emergencies.