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FTC Chair praises Justice Thomas for Black History Month in staff memo

Dear Colleagues, Last Friday, President Trump issued a Presidential Proclamation recognizing February 2025 as National Black History Month, and “call[ed] upon public officials … and all the people of the United States to observe this month with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.” In his Proclamation, President Trump correctly noted that “black Americans have been among…

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Trump fires hundreds of federal aviation workers weeks after deadly crash | Donald Trump News

Personnel from DOGE are set to visit FAA headquarters on Monday as union says workforce is ‘already stretched thin’. The administration of United States President Donald Trump has begun a mass firing campaign targeting the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), including workers focused on radar, landing and navigational maintenance. Personnel from the Department of Government Efficiency…

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FCC to investigate Comcast for having DEI programs

Federal Communications Chair Brendan Carr has asked his agency to investigate Comcast’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) practices, reports Newsmax. “We have received an inquiry from the Federal Communications Commission and will be cooperating with the FCC to answer their questions,” Comcast spokesperson Joelle Terry confirms to The Verge. According to Newsmax, Carr said that…

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Another bill wants to ban kids from social media

Lawmakers’ efforts to limit the use of social media by kids are continuing into 2025 with the Kids Off Social Media Act (KOSMA). The bill, which would prevent kids under 13 from creating social media accounts, advanced through the Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday, as reported earlier by Politico. Senators Brian Schatz (D-HI) and Ted…

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Elon Musk’s DOGE storms federal weather forecasters’ headquarters

Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has reportedly infiltrated the headquarters of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the agency that collects and shares vital weather and climate information. Sources have told The Verge, as well as other news outlets, that they’re worried about drastic changes that could impact the public’s access to…

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China Reportedly Considers Probe Into Apple’s Policies, App Store Fees

China’s antitrust regulator is preparing for a possible investigation into Apple’s policies and App Store fees, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter. The development comes a day after China announced measures targeting US businesses including Google, farm equipment makers and the owner of fashion brand Calvin Klein, minutes after new…

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Workers are reeling from chaos at federal agencies

As the third week of Donald Trump’s presidency begins, workers across federal agencies are scrambling to find their footing among the chaos. From the US Agency for International Development and the Department of Agriculture, to the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Labor, federal workers are facing an onslaught of changes that threaten to…

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