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I believe in DIVERSITY, EQUALITY, INCLUSION & LIBERATION for all! Trying to walk the talk in a world whose systems seem to have forgotten our humanity. Holding space for mine and others imperfect humanness, & doing my best to recognize my own privilege.
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This doesn’t surprise me at all www.yahoo.com/news/article...
Elon Musk’s DOGE Gutted Federal Agencies, Cancelled Major Programs — But Federal Spending Still Went UP: Report
A new report by The New York Times has revealed that while DOGE did fire lots of federal workers, slash budgets, and cancel grants and programs, the end result not only didn't save the $1 trillion Mus...
www.yahoo.com
December 24, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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www.ms.now/opinion/coll...
Opinion | A viral high school trend is turning up the heat. Let this be the holiday we finally take a break.
School is letting out and anxiety is spiking. Maybe it’s time to stop “liking” everyone else’s family plans and start loving our own.
www.ms.now
December 24, 2025 at 8:29 AM
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www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
‘We wasted a lot of time’: The next shutdown deadline will be here sooner than you think
No tangible progress toward funding the government was made before lawmakers left for the holidays.
www.politico.com
December 22, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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apnews.com/article/dipl...
Trump removes nearly 30 career diplomats from ambassadorial positions
The Trump administration is recalling nearly 30 career diplomats from ambassadorial and other senior embassy posts as it moves to reshape the U.S. diplomatic posture abroad with personnel deemed fully...
apnews.com
December 22, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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How much of an impact did DOGE have on the DC region? - WTOP News
The impact of DOGE is still being assessed in D.C., Maryland and Virginia, where federal jobs have historically served as a bulwark against economic headwinds.
wtop.com
December 22, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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www.govexec.com/workforce/20...
At least one agency is making a renewed, less generous ‘deferred resignation’ offer to staff
The Trump administration is continuing efforts to cut the federal workforce.
www.govexec.com
December 21, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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www.huffpost.com/entry/us-nat...
The U.S. Is Experiencing This Psychological Phenomenon — And It Explains Why So Many Of Us Feel Miserable
Sound familiar?
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December 20, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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www.nytimes.com/2025/12/19/h...
F.D.A. Turmoil Keeps Spotlight on Its Commissioner
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December 20, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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www.fda.gov/news-events/...
FDA Explores New Contracting Approach to Advance Public Health Innovation
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking input from venture capital firms on developing a new contracting approach to strengthen collaboration between t...
www.fda.gov
December 20, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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federalnewsnetwork.com/retirement/2...
‘In the dark:’ Retiring federal employees face major delays
Federal retirement processing has slowed substantially this year due to DRP. As OPM continues modernizing retirement systems, another application surge looms.
federalnewsnetwork.com
December 16, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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www.politico.com/news/magazin...
‘I Didn’t Vote for This’: A Revolt Against DOGE Cuts, Deep in Trump Country
Trump administration policies slashing staffing and funding for public lands are waking a sleeping political giant in Montana. Will either party notice?
www.politico.com
December 16, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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www.axios.com/2025/12/12/h...
House Republicans unveil new health plan. Here's what's in it
House Republicans are bringing GOP ideas aimed at lowering health care costs for votes next week.
www.axios.com
December 13, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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www.govexec.com/management/2...
USDA received overwhelmingly negative feedback on its reorg plan from employees, lawmakers and locals governments
The department solicited comments and those who wrote in said a potential exodus of staff and loss of local interaction would prove harmful to farmers.
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December 13, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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federalnewsnetwork.com/facilities-c...
GSA terminated hundreds of federal office leases, but far less than DOGE targets
The General Services Administration finalized about 30% of the approximately 900 governmentwide lease terminations it sent to landlords earlier this year.
federalnewsnetwork.com
December 12, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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thehill.com/policy/healt...
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December 12, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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www.govexec.com/management/2...
OMB, OPM pitch new governmentwide HR system
A joint memo from OMB Director Russ Vought and OPM Director Scott Kupor Wednesday laid out plans to encompass all federal HR management data into a single technology platform by fiscal 2028.
www.govexec.com
December 12, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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www.statnews.com/2025/12/11/t...
FDA staff fear Tracy Beth Høeg will bring bias and instability to embattled drug center
Høeg is set to become the fifth head of the FDA's drug center in a year.
www.statnews.com
December 12, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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www.fedweek.com/fedweek/opm-...
OPM Previews Plans to Seek Forced Ratings Distribution for All Federal Employees
OPM has previewed plans for requiring that performance ratings of federal employees, saying the government suffers from “rampant ratings inflation and a
www.fedweek.com
December 11, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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www.govexec.com/workforce/20...
200 DOJ employees who left under Trump say admin is making ‘coordinated effort’ to undermine career staff
The Justice Department is actively pushing out career employees working on civil rights, they say.
www.govexec.com
December 10, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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thehill.com/policy/healt...
thehill.com
December 6, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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www.gsa.gov/about-us/new...
Next Phase of GSA’s OASIS+ Contract Enabling Procurement Consolidation through Expanded and Improved Offerings
OASIS+ enters Phase II: Expanding opportunities and continuously open with 13 domains
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December 5, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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www.insidehighered.com/news/faculty...
The NIH Policy Holding Researchers “Hostage”
An effort to make NIH-funded research immediately accessible to the public has led to disruption and financial strain for scientists already navigating a precarious funding environment. It also spotli...
www.insidehighered.com
December 5, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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I know people are trying to stay away from Amazon and I get it. But if you do use them consider having Amazon. Tip your driver. www.usatoday.com/story/shoppi...
How to tip your Amazon delivery driver $5 at no cost to you
Amazon's "Thank My Driver" program is back! Learn how to give your delivery driver a free $5 tip using Alexa or the Amazon app, at no cost to you.
www.usatoday.com
December 5, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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federalnewsnetwork.com/workforce/20...
OPM attempts to ease manager concerns in addressing federal employees’ performance
There is an “extremely limited scope” for managers to be held individually responsible when disciplining federal employees' poor performance, OPM said.
federalnewsnetwork.com
December 5, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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www.axios.com/2025/12/04/f...
FDA reaches "tipping point" after high-level departures
Biotech and pharmaceutical companies rely on the FDA for guidance as they spend huge sums developing treatments.
www.axios.com
December 5, 2025 at 4:31 PM