Author: Meryl Kornfield

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It’s the first time the ethics watchdog has brought a Hatch Act action against a local or state official in at least a decade.

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Paul Ingrassia had withdrawn his nomination as head of Office of Special Counsel after racist remarks and other controversies.

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The campaign has drawn scrutiny, with critics saying it is not realistically portraying the country’s diversity and is sending messages that feel exclusionary.

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The decision marks the latest example of the administration’s push to limit government oversight activities.

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A new legal maneuver could test the independence of the board that hears appeals of personnel actions by the government.

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Many countries have halted or slowed regular mail amid confusion over new Trump tariff rules.

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The commerce secretary said the billionaire’s efforts focused too much on reducing the workforce rather than targeting waste.

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The move comes after pushback from charities who had opposed ending the longstanding tradition of charitable giving from the federal workforce.

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Kennedy’s campaign spokeswoman said he contracted a parasite years ago while traveling “extensively in Africa, South America and Asia in his work as an environmental advocate.”