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EU Narrows Sustainability Rules in Omnibus I, Trimming CSRD and CSDDD Scope
government8 minutes ago

EU Narrows Sustainability Rules in Omnibus I, Trimming CSRD and CSDDD Scope

EU member states approved the Omnibus I package, dramatically reducing sustainability obligations by keeping the CSRD’s 1,000-employee cutoff but adding a €450 million annual revenue threshold that excludes about 90% of firms, and by raising the CSDDD thresholds to 5,000 employees and €1.5 billion in revenue. The package also eliminates the climate-transition plan requirement and the EU-wide liability regime, caps penalties at 3% of global revenue, and delays CSDDD compliance to July 2029. It limits reporting demands on smaller suppliers and allows reliance on reasonably available information. The aim is to cut red tape, simplify rules, and boost EU competitiveness with publication to follow and entry into force 20 days after.

via ESG Today|
#compliance#csddd#csrd
CT Closes Executive Offices as Winter Storm Clamps Down
government3 days ago

CT Closes Executive Offices as Winter Storm Clamps Down

Gov. Lamont ordered Connecticut's executive-branch offices closed to the public on Monday due to a major winter storm. Level 1 staff should work as scheduled, while Level 2 staff should telework or use accrued leave, with telework encouraged for those normally in-person. The State Emergency Operations Center and regional offices are activated to coordinate response; decisions for judicial/legislative branches remain with their leaders. Emergency alerts and CTPrepares resources are available for ongoing updates.

via CT.GOV-Connecticut's Official State Website (.gov)|
#emergency-operations-center#executive-branch#government
Trump-Backed Arts Panel Clears White House Ballroom Plan
politics6 days ago

Trump-Backed Arts Panel Clears White House Ballroom Plan

A Commission of Fine Arts, stacked with Trump allies, unanimously approved a $400 million White House ballroom after skipping the usual review steps. The move drew sharp opposition from a longtime panel secretary and public comments, and the project still awaits approval from the National Capital Planning Commission and a federal judge’s ruling as Trump continues to appoint allies to speed construction.

via The New York Times|
#architecture#government#politics
US expands ICE powers to detain refugees during post-admission vetting
world6 days ago

US expands ICE powers to detain refugees during post-admission vetting

The Trump administration issued a memo expanding ICE authority to detain legal refugees awaiting green cards, allowing detention during a one-year post-admission re-vetting period to ensure security. Critics call the policy a reckless reversal that harms thousands, while supporters say it aligns post-admission vetting with other admissions; the move follows rising ICE detentions and comes after a Minnesota court blocked related refugee enforcement.

via Reuters|
#constitutional-law#government#immigration
Japan's PM Sanae Takaichi resigns; cabinet steps down as transition begins
world7 days ago

Japan's PM Sanae Takaichi resigns; cabinet steps down as transition begins

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and her cabinet resigned, with ministers submitting their letters ahead of a parliamentary session to elect a new prime minister. With the LDP holding a strong lower-house majority, Takaichi is expected to be reinstated as premier, and the chief cabinet secretary will announce the new cabinet lineup after the vote; major changes to the cabinet are unlikely.

via China Daily|
#election#government#japan
APWU Boss Pushes Affordable, Expanded USPS Amid Losses
government8 days ago

APWU Boss Pushes Affordable, Expanded USPS Amid Losses

USPS opened fiscal 2026 with a $1.25 billion first-quarter loss, but first-class mail delivery improved to 87.3% on time. APWU President Jonathan Smith argues USPS must be affordable and offer broader services (e.g., postal banking, EV charging, copies) to win back customers, while opposing privatization and pushing for prudent staffing and service improvements amid ongoing reform discussions and AI concerns.

via Federal News Network|
#affordability#apwu#delivering-for-america
Feds told to patch BeyondTrust flaw within 3 days after active exploitation
technology8 days ago

Feds told to patch BeyondTrust flaw within 3 days after active exploitation

CISA ordered Federal civilian agencies to patch BeyondTrust Remote Support and Privileged Remote Access within three days after CVE-2026-1731, a remote code execution flaw that’s been actively exploited. SaaS instances were patched by BeyondTrust on Feb 2, 2026, but on-premise deployments require manual updates. Exploitation can allow unauthenticated remote code execution, risking system compromise, data exfiltration, and service disruption. Threat intel reports active exploitation and about 11,000 exposed instances (roughly 8,500 on‑premises). The agency added the CVE to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog and urged mitigations or discontinuation per vendor guidance under BOD 22-01.

via BleepingComputer|
#beyondtrust#cybersecurity#government
technology11 days ago

Massachusetts Rolls Out Enterprise ChatGPT Across State Government

Massachusetts will become the first state to deploy an enterprise-wide ChatGPT AI assistant across its executive branch, rolling out in phases to about 40,000 state employees with a secure, data-protected environment; the rollout includes optional training and a contract with OpenAI, and inputs will not train public models, as part of a broader statewide AI strategy.

via Mass.gov|
#ai#chatgpt#government
politics16 days ago

DHS funding stalemate intensifies as lawmakers eye patch over overhaul

With under five days to DHS funding, Democrats floated a full-year bill with guardrails on immigration enforcement (new judicial warrants and limits on masking); Republicans are preparing a continuing-resolution patch, making a full-year revamp unlikely by Friday. Absent a deal, a DHS shutdown remains likely as House recess looms and Senate moves to the patch. The update also notes a virtual Ghislaine Maxwell deposition, a House housing package advancing, and a DC tax bill.

via Politico|
#congress#funding#government
San Francisco’s Billionaire March Flops, Draws Tiny Crowd and Sparks Debate
government17 days ago

San Francisco’s Billionaire March Flops, Draws Tiny Crowd and Sparks Debate

In San Francisco, organizers marketed a 'March for Billionaires' but drew only about twenty participants, outnumbered by reporters. The march shifted from Alta Plaza Park to Civic Center without a permit, featuring a debate-like atmosphere and a mix of supporters and counter-protesters, raising questions about the effectiveness and purpose of the event.

via Mission Local|
#billionaires#government#journalists
Judge questions legality of Pentagon sanctions on Sen. Mark Kelly
national-security22 days ago

Judge questions legality of Pentagon sanctions on Sen. Mark Kelly

A federal judge in Washington, D.C., sharply questioned the Defense Department’s bid to censure and possibly demote Senator Mark Kelly, a retired Navy captain, over his public criticism of the Trump administration, arguing that the restrictions cited may only apply to active-duty service members and raising doubts about the DoD’s authority to punish a sitting senator.

via The Washington Post|
#government#lawsuits#mark-e-kelly-politician
Police weigh misconduct claims over Mandelson–Epstein emails
politics23 days ago

Police weigh misconduct claims over Mandelson–Epstein emails

Police are reviewing reports of alleged misconduct in public office after emails reportedly show Lord Mandelson forwarding government information to Jeffrey Epstein when he was business secretary; several parties have urged investigation, Mandelson has resigned from Labour and is on leave from the House of Lords, and the government says police will determine whether a crime occurred, as disclosures reveal further interactions between Mandelson, Epstein and senior figures during the financial crisis.

via BBC|
#epstein#ethics#government