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In this episode of Passing Judgment, Jessica talks with USA Today reporter Erin Mansfield about the Trump administration's efforts to overhaul and reduce the federal workforce. They discuss the administration's push for greater executive power, the agencies hit hardest by job cuts, and the impact on public services like education and food safety. Erin also explains the legal battles unfolding over these changes, including the significance of the landmark Supreme Court case Humphrey's Executor and the future independence of federal agencies. Here are three key takeaways you don't want to miss:The Federal Workforce Under the Trump Administration: Trump's administration is undertaking dramatic efforts to reshape--and notably reduce--the federal workforce, prompting widespread job insecurity, potential displacements, and structural overhauls throughout the government.Who is Affected by Federal Workforce Reductions: Erin outlines which agencies are most impacted. Socially-oriented agencies—like the Department of Education, Health and Human Services, USDA, and the Environmental Protection Agency—face the brunt of the cutbacks, while national security, law enforcement, and immigration agencies are largely exempt. She clarifies that massive cuts are not equally distributed across all departments. Real-Life Impacts of Workforce Reduction: Jessica and Erin discuss how these changes might touch everyday Americans. Reductions in the workforce could affect everything from food safety inspections and educational grant administration to public health services and climate research—potentially making certain public services less effective or slower.Follow Our Host and Guest: @LevinsonJessica@_erinmansfield

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It's springtime, which means ducks are migrating north to their breeding grounds and hunters are wondering what they'll encounter when they get there. Dr. Scott Stephens joins Dr. Mike Brasher for an update on breeding habitat conditions across the prairies, boreal forest, and Alaska, including prognostications of what he expects to hear once the survey results are released later this year. And yes, Breeding Population surveys are expected to happen, but the long-term future is uncertain. Join this episode for early insights on what the ducks might be encountering and why maps still can't take the place of boots on the ground.Listen now: www.ducks.org/DUPodcastSend feedback: DUPodcast@ducks.org

Two of President Trump's picks to lead a major overhaul of the federal workforce faced a range of questions from senators last week, the two Trump nominees discussed their plans and everything from performance management to collective bargaining, but throughout the Senate nomination hearing, the mass terminations of probationary employees came up repeatedly. Federal News Network's Drew Friedman has the latest on that. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Two of President Trump's picks to lead a major overhaul of the federal workforce faced a range of questions from senators last week, the two Trump nominees discussed their plans and everything from performance management to collective bargaining, but throughout the Senate nomination hearing, the mass terminations of probationary employees came up repeatedly. Federal News Network's Drew Friedman has the latest on that. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Members of the House of Delegates' Emergency Committee on the Impacts of Federal Workforce and Funding Reductions are on the road, and they're hearing from people in Northern Virginia. Michael Pope is in Alexandria with the latest.

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In recent months, significant federal workforce reductions have been implemented through initiatives led by the Trump administration and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), headed by Elon Musk. These cutbacks have profoundly affected federal employment opportunities, particularly impacting veterans, minority groups, public health services, and have have broader economic implications​.That's why clearancejobs created FedWork.net.Today's podcast discusses ClearanceJobs, clearances, & FedWork.net – the newest resource for federal careers.Introduction to security clearances and why they matterHow ClearanceJobs and FedWork.net help professionals in cleared careersTips for navigating job opportunities in federal and defense sectorsCommon clearance challenges and how to overcome them Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steve Forbes praises a new executive order from President Trump that ends collective bargaining for most federal employees, and urges Congress to pass the Federal Workforce Freedom Act to lock in Trump's action.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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They used to work in now-shuttered regional social security offices, or protecting our National Parks or nuclear security. Then President Trump, Elon Musk and DOGE terminated their positions -- and thousands more.

Amid potentially massive job cuts by the federal government, how should leaders manage this disruption?     The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) seeks to cut hundreds of thousands of federal jobs while shrinking or eliminating many agencies. How can leaders guide the federal workforce through such disruptions, both for those affected and those who remain?     Join Steve Odland and guest Diana Scott, Center Leader of the US Human Capital Center at The Conference Board, to find out how DOGE is shrinking the federal workforce, what change management looks like, and why emotional intelligence is a crucial skill for leaders right now.    (00:50) Objectives and Actions of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) (02:16) Impact on Federal Workforce and Schedule F Reclassification (03:38) Challenges and Risks of Workforce Reduction (05:15) Advising Leaders on Managing Change (08:27) Importance of Communication and Transparency (17:51) Emotional Intelligence and Support During Change (22:07) Opportunities for the Private Sector   For more from The Conference Board:  Progress Under Pressure: Preparing Federal Employees for Turbulent Times  Federal Worker Separations Will Impact Talent Markets: Take Advantage  Current Efforts to Redefine Control of the Administrative State 

New data on investor sentiment shows optimism in the multifamily market, but given the lag between fast-moving economic developments and the Jan.-Feb. time period when the data was gathered, some of this investor enthusiasm may be blunted in light of the recent volatility. That being said, strong fundamentals and improving long-term rent growth trends have been consistent in the multifamily market, and as short-term revenue difficulties intersect with looming loan maturities, investors will be looking for opportunities to invest in distressed assets in 2025.Sources discussed in this episode:RealPage: “Modest Momentum Builds in February Rent Growth, Occupancy Readings” - https://www.realpage.com/analytics/february-2025-data-update/Yardi Matrix: Feb. 2025 National Multifamily Report: “Multifamily Market Set to be Tested” - https://www.yardimatrix.com/publications/download/file/6945-MatrixMultifamilyNationalReport-February2025 Redfin: “U.S. Asking Rents Rose 0.4% in February—A Small Increase, But the First in 6 Months” - https://www.redfin.com/news/rental-tracker-february-2025/ Bisnow: “'Pure Chaos': Inside The CRE Fallout From DOGE's Slash And Burn Campaign” - https://www.bisnow.com/national/news/office/doge-gsa-lease-termination-cancellation-impact-brokers-owners-128504 Urban Institute: "The Implications of Shrinking the Federal Workforce by DOGE's Recommended 75 Percent" - https://www.urban.org/urban-wire/implications-shrinking-federal-workforce-doges-recommended-75-percentMarcus & Millichap: “High-Speed Cycles Require Long-Term Thinking” - https://www.marcusmillichap.com/research/videos/high-speed-cycles-require-long-term-thinking CRE Daily, John Burns Research and Consulting: “Fear and Greed Survey, Q1 2025, ” - https://cdn.credaily.com/uploads/2025/03/Burns-CRE-Daily_Fear-and-Greed-Index-Chartbook_2025-03-with-ad.pdf Berkadia: “Investor Confidence in Multifamily Sector Remains Strong for 2025, Despite Economic Challenges” - https://berkadia.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2025-Multifamily-Investor-Sentiment-Survey.pdf Download Gray Capital's latest report: ⁠https://www.graycapitalllc.com/window/⁠Sign up for our free multifamily newsletter here: ⁠https://www.graycapitalllc.com/newsletter⁠ DISCLAIMERS: This video does not constitute professional financial advice and is for educational/entertainment purposes only. This video is not an offer to invest. Any offering would be made through a private placement memorandum and would be limited to accredited investors.

Labor rallies are popping up across the country this week to call attention to the Trump administration's recent upheavals of the federal workforce. In Atlanta, Georgia, employees fromthe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are pushing back against the Trump administration's recent actions. Transportation Security Administration workers in San Diego, California, are calling for the revival of the agency's recently terminated union contract. And in Akron, Ohio, employees from the Department of Veterans Affairs are protesting recent terminations, which they say will harm the VA's ability to deliver services. The American Federation of Government Employees, which is leading many of the rallies, says it will continue to push back against the Trump administration's massive cuts to the federal workforce. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Labor rallies are popping up across the country this week to call attention to the Trump administration's recent upheavals of the federal workforce. In Atlanta, Georgia, employees from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are pushing back against the Trump administration's recent actions. Transportation Security Administration workers in San Diego, California, are calling for the revival of the agency's recently terminated union contract. And in Akron, Ohio, employees from the Department of Veterans Affairs are protesting recent terminations, which they say will harm the VA's ability to deliver services. The American Federation of Government Employees, which is leading many of the rallies, says it will continue to push back against the Trump administration's massive cuts to the federal workforce. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3/18/2025 PODCAST Episodes #1857 - #1859 GUESTS: Elaine Parker, Dr. Kirk Elliott, Rep. Mike Kennedy, Dr. Ben Carson, Libby Trible, Gov. Patrick Morrisey, Gov. Patrick Morrisey + YOUR CALLS! at 1-888-480-JOHN (5646) and GETTR Live! @jfradioshow #GodzillaOfTruth #TruckingTheTruth   Want more of today's show? Episode #1857 Trump's Economy Soars; Trump's Tariff's To Tax Cut Plan Is Economic Brilliance Episode #1858 DOGE Needs To Cut Federal Workforce Down To Size Episode #1859 WV Governor Directs AG To Launch An Immediate Investigation Into NCAA Snub Of WVU Men's Basketball   https://johnfredericksradio.libsyn.com/

Join us for an update on the current state of our public lands and those who protect them!Find us on all the things: http://linktr.ee/bearsandbrewspodcastLinks We Discussed:https://5calls.org/https://www.biologicaldiversity.org/https://www.facebook.com/AltUSNationalParkService/https://www.instagram.com/50501movement/https://www.instagram.com/resistancerangers/https://www.npca.org/Sources Cited:Axelrod, Josh. “Trump Interior Secretary's Orders Make Public Lands Ground Zero for Drilling & Mining.” Nrdc.org, 20 Feb. 2025, www.nrdc.org/media/trump-interior-secretarys-orders-make-public-lands-ground-zero-drilling-mining.Choi, Annette, et al. “Tracking Trump's Overhaul of the Federal Workforce.” CNN, 26 Feb. 2025, www.cnn.com/politics/tracking-federal-workforce-firings-dg/index.html.Crowley, Kinsey, et al.“Tracking Federal Layoffs 2025: Impacted Agencies Include IRS, FAA, TSA and More.” USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2025, www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/02/21/federal-layoffs-2025-list/79415517007/.Detrow, Scott. “How Is DOGE Funded?” NPR, Mar. 2025, www.npr.org/2025/03/01/nx-s1-5310562/how-is-doge-funded.Fowler, Stephen . “DOGE's Savings Page Fixed Old Mistakes — and Added New Ones.” NPR, Mar. 2025, www.npr.org/2025/03/01/nx-s1-5313853/doge-savings-receipts-musk-trump.Haggerty, Mark, and Jenny Rowland-Shea. “Trump Quietly Plans to Liquidate Public Lands to Finance His Sovereign Wealth Fund.” Center for American Progress, 20 Feb. 2025, www.americanprogress.org/article/trump-quietly-plans-to-liquidate-public-lands-to-finance-his-sovereign-wealth-fund/.Hamilton, Anita. “Mass Firings of Federal Workers Were Done Illegally, Two Judges Rule.” Barron's, 14 Mar. 2025, www.barrons.com/articles/federal-workers-reinstate-court-california-ruling-40c2b920.Mansfield, Erin, and Sarah D Wire. “You're …Rehired? What We Know about Who Is Exempt from Donald Trump's Mass Firings.” USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2025, www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/02/21/trump-rescinded-layoffs/79188799007/.Noone, Sean. “Is Elon Musk Getting Paid for DOGE?” NewsNation, 5 Mar. 2025, www.newsnationnow.com/politics/is-elon-musk-getting-paid-for-doge/, https://doi.org/10507362.m3u8.The Economic Times. “Is Donald Trump Perfecting His Golf Game on US Taxpayers' Dime? President Reportedly Spent Millions on 13.” The Economic Times, Economic Times, 9 Mar. 2025, economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/is-donald-trump-perfecting-his-golf-game-on-us-taxpayers-dime-president-reportedly-spent-millions-on-13-rounds-in-just-48-days/articleshow/118819582.cms?from=mdr. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join host Nicolle Vasquez del Favero, a distinguished member of NAWL's Military and Government Services Affinity Group, as she converses with guests Maria Donnelly and Emmalee Gruesen about the unique challenges and opportunities faced by military spouses in the federal sector. In this episode, they explore the latest developments in remote and flexible work policies for federal jobs, particularly how these changes impact military personnel, their spouses, and families. Tune in to gain insights into the critical issues affecting our federal workforce today and discover ways you can make a difference. Nicolle Vasquez Del Favero serves as an Assistant Counsel for the Department of the Navy, Office of the General Counsel with Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command, Atlantic, where she advises on a multitude of legal issues with a focus on government acquisitions. In her spare time, you can find Nicolle enjoying a good book, a good movie, or a good couch snuggle with her kids and rescue pups.

Since taking office, President Trump has championed the idea of reducing the federal workforce. A February 26 memo gave agencies until today to come up with a plan for that reduction. What does this memo mean and how is it different than the previous cuts federal agencies have seen? This episode: White House correspondent Asma Khalid, government restructuring reporter Stephen Fowler, and education correspondent Cory Turner.The podcast is produced by Bria Suggs & Kelli Wessinger and edited by Casey Morell. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

If you cut every single federal job President Donald Trump wants to cut, how much money would that save? A president has tried to massively shrink the size of the federal government before. It was in the 90s, under a Democrat.Today on the show: Where they found waste the last time we really looked. (Hint: it wasn't jobs.) And why the pace of firings under Trump might start to slow down.For more:- Lessons for the Future of Government Reform- Is government too big? Reflections on the size and composition of today's federal government- Creating a Government That Works Better and Costs Less This episode of Planet Money was produced by Willa Rubin. It was edited by Jess Jiang and engineered by Jimmy Keeley. We had fact-checking help from Sierra Juarez. Alex Goldmark is our executive producer. Special thanks to Ben Zipperer. Find more Planet Money: Facebook / Instagram / TikTok / Our weekly Newsletter.Listen free at these links: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, the NPR app or anywhere you get podcasts.Help support Planet Money and hear our bonus episodes by subscribing to Planet Money+ in Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org/planetmoney.Music: Audio Network - "West Green Road," "Raise Up," and "Blue and Green."Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Monday, March 10th, 2025Today, a multi-state lawsuit seeks to reverse the purge of federal workers; Trump walks back his idiotic tariffs, but probably not after he dumped all of his stock in Canadian aluminum; Republicans joined Democrats in Montana to defeat anti-trans legislation; the Trump administration has said it will not comply with a court order to produce agency heads to testify; a federal judge rules that firing a member of the NLRB was illegal; another federal judge orders the Trump administration to pay our foreign aid bills; Trump is considering revoking the legal status of Ukrainians in the United States; the newly minted Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche has filed his response to the Eric Adams case and repeats that the Department of Justice is asking to dismiss the bribery charges without prejudice; Trump's DEI purge at the Pentagon included a photo of the Enola Gay; the DHS announced that it's ending the TSA collective bargaining agreement; trans women are being transferred to men's prisons despite multiple court orders; trump has ordered swaths of U.S. forests cut down for timber; the USDA has eliminated two food safety advisory committees; and Allison delivers your Good News.Guest: David EnrichDavidenrich.bsky.social, twitter.com/davidenrichMurder the Truth – HarperCollinsDavid Enrich - The New York TimesThank You HomeChefGet 18 Free Meals, plus Free Shipping on your first box, and Free Dessert for Life, at HomeChef.com/DAILYBEANS.  Must be an active subscriber to receive free dessert.Thank You LumenHead to http://lumen.me/dailybeans for 20% off your purchase.Stories:Trump admin 'will not produce' agency head for court-ordered testimony, plaintiffs say | Law And CrimeTrump weighs revoking legal status of Ukrainians as US steps up deportations | ReutersJudge orders Trump administration to pay some foreign-aid bills by Monday - JOSH GERSTEIN | POLITICOTrans women transferred to men's prisons despite rulings against Trump's order | US news | The GuardianTrump orders swathes of US forests to be cut down for timber | Donald Trump | The Guardian‘Stop these crazy bills': Republicans join Democrats to defeat anti-trans legislation in Montana | ReutersUSDA eliminates two food safety advisory committees | ReutersMultistate lawsuit seeks to reverse Trump administration purge of federal workersWar heroes and military firsts are among 26,000 images flagged for removal in Pentagon's DEI purge | AP NewsHomeland Security ends TSA collective bargaining agreement, in effort to dismantle union protections | AP NewsJudge finds Trump's firing of member of National Labor Relations Board was illegal | CBS News From The Good NewsFull Meeting between President Trump, VP Vance and Ukrainian President Zelensky in Oval OfficeReminder - you can see the pod pics if you become a Patron. The good news pics are at the bottom of the show notes of each Patreon episode! That's just one of the perks of subscribing! Federal workers - feel free to email me at fedoath@pm.me and let me know what you're going to do, or just vent. I'm always here to listen.Share your Good News or Good Trouble:https://www.dailybeanspod.com/good/ Check out other MSW Media podcastshttps://mswmedia.com/shows/Subscribe for free to MuellerSheWrote on Substackhttps://muellershewrote.substack.comFollow AG and Dana on Social MediaDr. Allison Gill Substack|Muellershewrote, Twitter|@MuellerSheWrote, Threads|@muellershewrote, TikTok|@muellershewrote, IG|muellershewrote, BlueSky|@muellershewroteDana GoldbergTwitter|@DGComedy, IG|dgcomedy, facebook|dgcomedy, IG|dgcomedy, danagoldberg.com, BlueSky|@dgcomedyHave some good news; a confession; or a correction to share?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/ Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:The Daily Beans on Apple PodcastsWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?Supercasthttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/Patreon https://patreon.com/thedailybeansOr subscribe on Apple Podcasts with our affiliate linkThe Daily Beans on Apple Podcasts

Hundreds of civilian federal workers are losing their jobs, how many Arizona workers will be affected by DOGE cuts?

In this episode of Passing Judgment, host Jessica Levinson is joined by Joey Garrison, USA Today's White House correspondent, to navigate the latest developments of the Trump administration. They discuss key topics such as executive orders, federal workforce cuts, tariffs, and the influence of Elon Musk's Doge efforts. Additionally, they explore the Democrats' strategic responses and the congressional dynamics surrounding President Trump's economic and foreign policies. Here are three key takeaways you don't want to miss:White House Changes and Cuts: The discussion begins with Joey Garrison outlining the sweeping changes made by the Trump administration, particularly through executive orders aimed at fulfilling promises to the MAGA base. A significant emphasis was on the creation of Doge, led by Elon Musk, which has been actively involved in restructuring federal departments and proposing workforce reductions.Impact of Tariffs on the Economy: The tariffs imposed on neighboring Mexico and Canada, as well as increased tariffs on Chinese imports, formed another major topic. The discussion touched on the political and economic ramifications of these tariffs, including rising consumer prices, diminished consumer confidence, and negative polling for President Trump on economic management.Foreign Policy – Ukraine and Russia: A significant portion of the episode covers the meeting between President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelensky, primarily concerning US-Ukraine relations and mineral agreements. The dispute and its implications for US support to Ukraine were discussed, with Trump administration's stance on withholding aid until diplomatic talks are pursued by Ukraine.Follow Our Host: @LevinsonJessica@joeygarrison

Wisconsin Democrats unveiled an ad campaign focused on Elon Musk's support of Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Brad Schimel. A former shopping mall designed by the state's first Black licensed architect is getting closer to historic status. And, the Trump administration's move to slash the federal workforce hurt many Wisconsinites. WPR's Danielle Kaeding spoke with some of those laid-off workers.

Today we speak with a former U.S. Forest Service employee who was abruptly fired in February along with the rest of the district's trail crew. What could happen to Moab's trail system without the team? And what should residents and tourists expect as further workforce cuts are predicted with a federal budget deadline looming on March 14? Photo courtesy of former U.S. Forest Service trail crew member.

Atlantic staff writer McKay Coppins describes the rivalry among the children of 93 year-old media titan Rupert Murdoch over who will control his business empire when he dies. It's a real life Succession drama. Also, we'll talk with Harvard Professor Elizabeth Linos about the extraordinary measures Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has taken to drastically shrink the size of the federal government, and the ripple effect.Also, John Powers reviews the Oscar-nominated animated film Flow.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

In the first few minutes of the Trump presidency, Elon Musk's programmers made a surprise incursion into a key personnel agency. Since then, DOGE programmers operating in the shadows have burrowed into systems across the government, resulting in thousands of layoffs. WSJ's Scott Patterson explains how DOGE has entered vast parts of the federal bureaucracy.  Further Reading: -Inside DOGE's Clash With the Federal Workforce  -DOGE Claims It Has Saved Billions. See Where.  Further Listening: -Trump 2.0: The Musk-Trump Bromance  -Inside USAID as Elon Musk and DOGE Ripped It Apart  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Trump Administration continues to hollow out the federal workforce. More cuts are in the forecast despite courts largely siding with fired employees, so far. Lisa Desjardins reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The Trump Administration continues to hollow out the federal workforce. More cuts are in the forecast despite courts largely siding with fired employees, so far. Lisa Desjardins reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Is Putin Trump's Case Officer? | Will Trump be Able to Turn the Press Into His Propaganda and PR Arm as Putin and Orban Have Done? | Since Musk's Assault on the Federal Workforce is Only Saving a Pittance, the Real Intention Then Must Be To Cripple the US Government

Gregg Bafundo worked as a lead wilderness ranger in Washington state and used his basic firefighting training to help contain fires in the parks he worked in. Erin Williamson traveled to rural communities to help them get financing for essential services as part of her job with the U.S. Agriculture Department. Veteran Jared Blockus worked for a VA hospital in North Carolina ordering critical equipment. All of them were probationary workers fired a couple of weeks ago as part of the Trump administration's plan to reduce the size of the federal workforce, along with thousands of others. Host Martine Powers speaks with reporter Kyle Swenson about these former federal workers and what their job loss means personally and for the public. Correction: A previous version of this episode mispronounced a source's name. The error has been corrected.Today's show was produced by Sabby Robinson. It was edited by Reena Flores and mixed by Sam Bair.Subscribe to The Washington Post here.

At the White House Wednesday morning, President Trump convened the very first Cabinet meeting of his second administration. In an hour-plus question and answer with reporters, Trump did most of the talking. But there was one figure there who didn’t have a seat at the table whose influence was undeniable. Lisa Desjardins reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

At the White House Wednesday morning, President Trump convened the very first Cabinet meeting of his second administration. In an hour-plus question and answer with reporters, Trump did most of the talking. But there was one figure there who didn’t have a seat at the table whose influence was undeniable. Lisa Desjardins reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

AP correspondent Ed Donahue reports Elon Musk is again threatening federal workers.

AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on Elon Musk's threats to federal workers.

In Crushing the Federal WorkForce, Trump Will Not Find the Trillions to Make His Tax Cuts Permanent by Ian Masters

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On today's episode Nicole Roussell and Prof. Richard Wolff dissect the Trump administration's huge cuts and threats to the federal workforce and how that's related to credit card companies' huge increase in interest rates.Professor Richard Wolff is an author & co-founder of the organization Democracy at Work. You can find his work at rdwolff.com.Please make an urgently-needed contribution to The Socialist Program by joining our Patreon community at patreon.com/thesocialistprogram. We rely on the generous support of our listeners to keep bringing you consistent, high-quality shows. All Patreon donors of $5 a month or more are invited to join the monthly Q&A seminar with Brian.

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – We've all heard the paradox, “When an unstoppable force meets an immovable object.” In America, the federal workforce has been pretty unstoppable, growing and growing without end. After all, a federal employee generally gets good pay, excellent benefits, and almost guarantees they can't be fired...

In this episode of Passing Judgment, we delve into the Trump administration's controversial federal buyout plan aimed at reducing the workforce. Jessica is joined by expert guest Tami Luhby to unpack the deferred resignation offer's complexities, union opposition, and the vagueness surrounding its terms. We explore how these workforce reductions could impact government services and the ongoing legal battles related to this initiative. Here are three key takeaways you don't want to miss:Federal Buyout Plan: The Trump administration aimed to downsize the federal workforce, incorporating a controversial program called the deferred resignation offer. Approximately 2 million federal employees were offered this program, where 77,000 accepted the resignation offer. However, there was confusion and reported ineligibility among recipients.Legal Proceedings: A Boston judge twice paused the program, considering the unions' claims, but ultimately decided they lacked standing, supporting the administration's effort to proceed with the buyout program.Impact on Services: The reduction in workforce potentially affects various essential services such as Social Security and Veterans Affairs, leading to concerns about extended wait times and disrupted services for the public.Follow Our Host: @LevinsonJessica@Luhby

There's been a lot of postulating about whether the firing of some 4400 (and counting) Forest Service and National Park employees on Friday will have an impact on fire operations this summer. We spoke with Riva Duncan, who has decades of experience in fire operations for the US Forest Service (before retiring with the agency), and her answer couldn't be more clear: yes, these losses in capacity are already having an impact on our ability to suppress wildfires this summer. Riva is vice president of Grassroots Wildland Firefighters, which advocates and provides a voice for the wildfire workforce. Consider donating to support their work! 

Thousands have been fired across the federal workforce, as President Donald Trump and Elon Musk escalate their government purge.In this week's edition of Editor's Note, USA TODAY Immigration Editor Karen Weintraub discusses how the newsroom is approaching a shifting immigration landscape. If you have a topic you want to hear from an editor, shoot us a note at podcasts@usatoday.com.Federal prosecutors drop corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams.Trump orders the defunding of schools that mandate COVID-19 vaccines.USA TODAY Personal Finance Reporter Daniel de Visé takes a look at the debate over government alcohol guidance.A few minutes of bird watching this weekend can help scientists: Here's how to participate.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

President Donald Trump and advisor Elon Musk are intensifying their program to end the jobs of federal employees. A new strategy is to let go people on the job for less than a year, people with what is called “probationary status.” We’ll discuss. Plus, a new poll finds that a third of Americans have more credit card debt than emergency savings. Then, could labor unions help meet Colorado’s green energy goals?

President Donald Trump and advisor Elon Musk are intensifying their program to end the jobs of federal employees. A new strategy is to let go people on the job for less than a year, people with what is called “probationary status.” We’ll discuss. Plus, a new poll finds that a third of Americans have more credit card debt than emergency savings. Then, could labor unions help meet Colorado’s green energy goals?

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In this edition of The ReidOut, Joy Reid covers a federal judge ruling that the Trump White House has violated his order to restore frozen federal funding—raising a big what-if: What if Donald Trump simply ignored that judge and other courts that tell him his actions are illegal? We also revisit Trump's promise to lower grocery prices, when he said, “When I win, I will immediately bring prices down, starting on Day One.” But they are still rising--and apparently he does not want to talk about it anymore. Next, Trump also took an expensive mini-vacation to the Super Bowl, making history as the first president to attend the game in person. Taxpayers footed the bill, including the cost of Air Force One and security for his entourage. We have more on what many see as the waste of this trip. Plus, Elon Musk's "DOGE" gang has infiltrated and effectively shut down the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a federal agency designed to protect consumers from predatory bankers and credit card companies. Our financial expert guest discusses how this may impact you. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

The conversation covers a range of topics primarily focused on immigration policy, federal workforce changes, and cultural commentary. It begins with a discussion on the criminalization of illegal immigration, followed by clarifications regarding drone sightings over New Jersey. The dialogue shifts to the Trump administration's approach to reducing the federal workforce and banning funding for child "transition procedures." Media departures and public reactions to controversial lawsuits are also explored, alongside cultural commentary on Captain America and Hollywood's elite. The conversation concludes with a discussion on legal battles related to pro-life advocacy and pastoral perspectives on immigration.   00:00 Immigration Policy and Criminalization 02:59 Drones Over New Jersey: Clarifications and Concerns 06:00 Federal Workforce Reduction: The Nuclear Option 08:49 Child Transition Procedures: Executive Orders and Controversies 12:07 Media Departures and Political Shifts 15:03 Controversial Lawsuits and Public Reactions 17:58 Cultural Commentary: Captain America and Hollywood's Elite 21:05 Legal Battles and Pro-Life Advocacy 23:55 This Pastor Is Awful

Tonight, Joy Reid leads this episode with Donald Trump's efforts to reshape the federal workforce through Project 2025. The program's architect, Russell Vought, has openly stated his goal of creating a “traumatically affected” environment for federal employees. This comes as Trump's allies, Enrique Tarrio and Elmer Stewart Rhodes, have regained their freedom, with Tarrio demanding retribution on Alex Jones' show and Rhodes revisiting Capitol Hill to meet his Republican backers. Meanwhile, Trump is pushing for a federal government dominated by white men, beginning with the repeal of Lyndon Johnson's 1965 Executive Order 11246, which prohibited discrimination by federal contractors. His replacement executive order, signed Tuesday, has already placed diversity, equity, and inclusion employees on paid leave. With grievances about diversity hires fueling these drastic changes, Trump's vision for America becomes increasingly clear.