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- 1New immigration processing center opens in EdmondβΌNew immigration processing center opens in Edmond; DHS Sec. Mullin calls immigrants 'customers'
A new immigration processing center has opened in Edmond, Oklahoma. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Mullin attended the opening and drew attention by referring to immigrants as 'customers', a choice of words that is sparking debate about how the agency frames its treatment of people going through immigration procedures. Local outlets KGOU and KOSU reported on the facility's launch.
- 2FCC holds sweeping power over projects that could alter the night skyβ"The U.S. Federal Communications Commission can single-handedly green-light massive spaceflight projects that could comp
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission can approve massive spaceflight projects on its own, including satellite constellations that astronomers and the public warn could permanently change how the night sky looks for everyone on Earth. Space law experts note there is very little other regulatory oversight of these launches, meaning objections from scientists or foreign governments carry little formal weight in the approval process.
- 3Bird flu spreads in Utah cattle as US oversight faltersβUtah, where plenty of cow herds were infected with birdflu. The π§ πͺ± does nothing. The CDC is gutted. The USDA is lead by
Bird flu has infected numerous cow herds in Utah, raising fears of a new pandemic in the United States. Critics say federal agencies are failing to respond: the CDC has been gutted of staff and capacity, the USDA is led by a politically appointed figure seen as a puppet, and mink farms plus spill-over to barnyard cats and mice are creating reservoirs for the virus to adapt to mammals.
- 4FBI scrambles to contain fallout from massive data breachβFBI grapples with fallout from massive data breach
The FBI is dealing with the aftermath of a large-scale data breach, according to CNN reporting. Details remain limited, but the incident is raising fresh questions about the security of sensitive federal systems and what information may have been exposed. The breach adds to ongoing concerns about cyberattacks targeting US government agencies.
- 5NIH Employees Describe Culture of Fear, Keep 'Receipts'β"NIH Employees Lived in A Culture of Fear, So They Started Keeping Receipts." https://www. psychologicalscience.org/publ
An interview with Sylvia Chou, an 18-year NIH veteran and former program director at the National Cancer Institute, describes a workplace culture of fear at the National Institutes of Health, prompting staff to start documenting internal events β 'keeping receipts' β to protect themselves and preserve a record. The account is drawing attention as federal health agencies face scrutiny over leadership, morale and scientific independence.
- 6NFL asks Homeland Security to take down video featuring former star playerβNFL asks US Homeland Security to remove video with former star player
The NFL has asked the US Department of Homeland Security to remove a video that features a former star player, according to Al Jazeera. The league's request to a federal security agency over media content has drawn attention, though details about the video's content, the player involved, and the reason for the takedown request have not been disclosed.
- 7Environmental groups petition FCC to block space sunlight startupβ"Four environmental organizations filed a petition Thursday asking the Federal Communications Commission to reverse appr
Four environmental organizations filed a petition Thursday urging the Federal Communications Commission to reverse its approval of a startup's plan to beam on-demand sunlight from space to Earth. The groups argue the agency failed to consider the project's potential impacts on wildlife and astronomy, reopening debate over regulating commercial uses of orbit and reflecting growing scrutiny of space-based ventures.
- 8Trump administration weighs baseball park in Grand TetonβTrump administration considers building baseball park in Grand Teton National Park
The Trump administration is considering building a baseball park in Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming, after Major League Baseball approached officials about hosting a game in a national park. A federal agency official reportedly scouted Grand Teton as a possible site. The proposal is drawing attention because of questions over developing infrastructure in protected federal parkland.
- 9Germany's battery storage growth examined through grid agency dataβ# Steady # Klimacrew Wie genau entwickelt sich der Ausbau von # Batteriespeicher βn in Deutschland β und was verraten di
Analysis is under way in Germany into how the expansion of battery storage is developing, using raw data from the Federal Network Agency's Marktstammdatenregister, the national market master data register. The approach mirrors earlier data-driven work on plug-in balcony solar systems, aiming to show concrete growth trends in electricity storage capacity.
- 10Sprout Outbreaks Span Twenty-Five Years of US RecordsβTwenty-Five Years of Sprout Outbreaks in the United States, in CDCβs and FDAβs Own Records: E. coli, Salmonella and Listeria, 2001 to 2026
A review of CDC and FDA records catalogs sprout-related outbreaks of E. coli, Salmonella and Listeria in the United States from 2001 through 2026, drawing on the agencies' own documentation. The compilation highlights the recurring public health risks associated with raw sprouts, which have repeatedly been linked to foodborne illness over a quarter century.
- 11EPA union sues Trump administration over bargaining contractβEPA union sues Trump administration to restore collective bargaining contract
A union representing US Environmental Protection Agency employees has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, seeking to restore its collective bargaining contract. The legal action challenges efforts to strip agency workers of negotiated workplace protections. The case adds to a series of disputes between public-sector unions and the administration over labor rights for federal employees.
- 12EPA union sues Trump administration over bargaining contractβEPA union sues Trump administration to restore collective bargaining contract https://www. theguardian.com/environment/2
A union representing US Environmental Protection Agency employees has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration seeking to restore its collective bargaining agreement. The case challenges efforts to strip bargaining rights from federal workers at the agency. The suit adds to a broader wave of legal battles over the administration's labor policies affecting federal employees.
- 13Anthropic joins ARPA-H clinical AI moonshotβAnthropic joins ARPA-H clinical AI moonshot, will hold closed-door health care event
Anthropic has joined ARPA-H's clinical AI moonshot program and will host a closed-door event focused on health care applications of artificial intelligence. The partnership signals growing involvement of major AI companies in US government-backed medical research, as health agencies push to bring advanced AI tools into clinical settings.
- 14EPA Union Sues Agency Over Abrupt Contract TerminationβEPA Union Sues Agency Over Sudden Termination of Contract
A union representing US Environmental Protection Agency employees has filed a lawsuit against the agency over the sudden termination of its contract. The suit challenges the abrupt cancellation as unlawful, and the case is likely to spotlight ongoing tensions between EPA management and its workforce over labor rights and workplace conditions.
- 15Federal agencies quietly drop Trump 'loyalty question' from job applicationsβ"Federal agencies have been quietly removing whatβs known as the Trump 'loyalty question' from job applications, after a
Federal agencies are quietly removing the Trump-era 'loyalty question' from federal job applications following a federal judge's ruling earlier this month that the question is likely unconstitutional. The question had asked applicants about their views on the former president's policies, drawing criticism from civil service advocates who argued it politicized hiring. Commenters online are highlighting the removal as a win for merit-based, nonpartisan federal employment practices.
- 16Defense Department breach exposed data of nearly 3 million peopleβNearly 3 million people impacted by Defense Department data breach exposing sensitive information
A data breach at the US Defense Department has affected nearly 3 million people, exposing sensitive personal information. The disclosure is drawing concern over how the data was compromised and what support those affected will receive, adding to scrutiny of cybersecurity practices across federal agencies.
- 17Trump signs executive order on government services portalβWATCH: @POTUS signs an Executive Order directing USDA and other agencies to use https:// America.gov to streamline the p
The President signed an executive order directing the USDA and other federal agencies to use America.gov to streamline how Americans access government services. The signing was shared online, drawing attention to the administration's push to centralize and simplify access to federal programs through a single government website.
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A federal audit has found gaps in how contracts for nuclear security are overseen, raising questions about whether safeguards and contractor monitoring are adequate. The findings come from legislative auditors and point to weaknesses in oversight of security arrangements at federally regulated nuclear facilities. Details of specific shortcomings and agency responses have not yet been widely reported.
- 19Judge Rules Microcaptive Pre-Trial Penalty Assessment LawfulβMicrocaptive Pre-Trial Penalty Assessment Is Lawful, Judge Finds
A federal judge has found that the IRS's pre-trial assessment of penalties in a microcaptive insurance case is lawful, according to Bloomberg Law. The ruling is a setback for microcaptive owners challenging the tax agency's authority to impose penalties before trial. The decision may shape how similar disputes between taxpayers and the IRS proceed, in an area already under close scrutiny by regulators.
- 20Trump Administration Used Border Protection Funds for Political AdsβTrump Administration Used Customs and Border Protection Resources to Pay for Government Funded Political Ads
The Trump Administration is accused of using Customs and Border Protection resources to pay for government-funded political advertisements. The claim was made in an official House announcement, raising concerns about the use of federal agency resources for political purposes. The allegation adds to ongoing scrutiny of how the administration handled government funds and agency independence during its time in office.