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government19 hours ago•7 min saved

Bipartisan FY2026 Spending Package Signals Cautious IRS Cuts, AI Push, and Real Estate Overhaul

The FY 2026 minibus trims IRS cuts to about 9% while boosting taxpayer services and allowing quicker hiring to address backlogs; GSA is urged to accelerate offloading underutilized federal office space, though funding may not fully address the maintenance backlog; lawmakers push AI tools to speed public-facing services and accessibility improvements with limited funding; State Department funding stays essentially flat after a major reorganization, and most independent agencies are spared elimination. The appropriations process moved forward amid tough negotiations and rejection of some earlier “poison pill” provisions.

via Federal News Network|

#ai #fy2026 #government

politicsinternational-affairs2 years ago•0 min saved

"US Pledges $10 Million for Leads on Disrupting Hamas Finance Operations"

The US State Department is offering a reward of up to $10 million for information that can help disrupt the financial network of Hamas, a group designated as a terrorist organization by the US. The focus is on identifying financial facilitators and operatives, including those involved in significant money transfers to Hamas from Sudan and Iran. The department encourages confidential reporting through secure messaging platforms.

via Times of India|

##financialnetwork #hamas

politicsinternational-affairs2 years ago•2 min saved

US Pledges $10M for Leads on Disrupting Hamas Finance Operations

The U.S. Department of State is offering up to $10 million for information that disrupts the financial networks of Hamas, a designated Foreign Terrorist Organization. The Rewards for Justice Program targets five individuals involved in Hamas's financial operations, including those with ties to al-Qa’ida and Iranian entities, and those operating within Hamas's investment network in Türkiye. The program has been successful since 1984, paying out over $250 million for information aiding U.S. national security.

via Department of State|

##financialnetworks #hamas

politicsinternational-relations2 years ago•0 min saved

"Biden Approves Arms Sales as Israeli Tanks Advance and Airstrikes Intensify in Gaza Conflict"

U.S. Senator Tim Kaine has expressed concern over the State Department's approval of a $147.5 million arms sale to Israel without Congressional input. Kaine, who serves on the Senate Armed Services Committee, is seeking a public explanation for the decision, which involves the sale of artillery shells and equipment aimed at bolstering Israel's defense capabilities. This move comes amidst heightened tensions in the Israel-Gaza conflict.

via The Washington Post|

##congressoversight #israelgazaconflict