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The White House has issued new guidance requiring federal government employees to prioritize using electric vehicles (EV), trains, and public transportation for official business, aiming to fulfill President Biden's commitment to lead by example in tackling climate change. The guidance applies to the federal government's annual business travel purchasing power of $2.8 billion and its status as the largest employer in the nation. The goal is to accelerate the transition to clean transportation, create union jobs, and promote healthier communities. The guidance includes renting EVs when cost-competitive, using rail for trips under 250 miles, and using public transportation for local travel. Rental car and ride-share companies have also committed to supporting these goals.
Hundreds of employees at the Department of Health and Human Services in San Francisco have been instructed to work remotely due to the high levels of crime in the area surrounding their office. The recommendation was made in light of drug dealing activities near the Federal Building, where the office is located. San Francisco has been grappling with a drug epidemic and homelessness crisis, prompting concerns about public safety.
Failure to raise the debt ceiling could lead to the federal government not being able to pay its bills, including government employees' salaries. This could result in a financial crisis and a government shutdown. The debt ceiling is the maximum amount of money the government can borrow to fund its operations, and failure to raise it would mean the government would have to operate on a limited budget until a deal is reached.
The National Association of Government Employees has filed a lawsuit against President Joe Biden and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, seeking an injunction to prevent the government from defaulting on its debts. The union argues that the debt ceiling is unconstitutional and gives the president unchecked discretion to cancel or curtail government operations approved by Congress without its approval. The lawsuit also points to the 14th Amendment, which prohibits questioning the validity of public debt. The government will run out of extra cash early next month, and incoming tax revenue won't be enough to cover spending required by law.
At least 78 people were killed in a stampede in Yemen's capital, Sanaa, as hundreds gathered to receive donations from local merchants. Witnesses blamed the lack of organization and management of the crowd, as well as the Houthi rebels who control Sanaa and the Yemeni government for not providing salaries to state employees in Houthi-controlled areas. The tragedy highlights the economic devastation caused by years of war in Yemen. The Houthi authorities have promised compensation for the victims' families and the injured, but many have criticized it as too little, too late.
France has banned the use of "recreational" apps, including TikTok, Twitter, and Instagram, on government employees' phones due to concerns about insufficient data security measures. The ban will be monitored by France's cybersecurity agency and exceptions will be allowed for professional purposes. Other countries, including the US, UK, and EU, have also banned TikTok on government phones due to fears about Chinese connections and data security.