Washington Post – Politics:
While Trump slams diversity programs, they actually promote equity and inclusion without discrimination against White men, experts say.
Author: Joe Davidson
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Trump’s revenge targets feds, expands his power and disrupts government
Washington Post – Politics:
The president’s actions taking aim at federal workers are a “punch to the gut,” says one employee.
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Biden embraced diversity efforts. Trump has moved to demolish them.
Washington Post – Politics:
Trump and Biden have long been on opposite sides of America’s issues with racism, the fight against discrimination and for diversity, equity and inclusion.
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DHS Secretary Mayorkas leaves with ‘remarkable’ employee morale improvement
Washington Post – Politics:
Department of Homeland Security employee morale is significantly better as Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas leaves office. Will that continue under Donald Trump?
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Awards honor feds’ good works as they face ‘the most toxic atmosphere’
Washington Post – Politics:
Public Service Recognition Week honors federal workers amid increasing hostility from the right.
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Senate pursues action against AI deepfakes in election campaigns
Washington Post – Politics:
A Senate hearing highlights the dangers of bogus, artificial intelligence materials in elections. A bill was introduced in 2023, but the urgency is now.
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House bill would shine a light on federal prisons’ dark problems
Washington Post – Politics:
A House committee voted nearly unanimously for a bill that would provide more accountability and oversight on federal prisons with a long list of problems.
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Gag orders are still hampering federal whistleblowers, agency warns
Washington Post – Politics:
Federal agency nondisclosure agreements do not supersede the right of federal employees to disclose wrongdoing to Congress, investigators and the media.
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Van Hollen pushes Israel for more Gaza aid and against ‘war crimes’
Washington Post – Politics:
Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) discusses his criticism of Israel and prods President Biden to withhold offensive arms if it continues blocking aid to Gaza.