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administration11 days ago•41 min saved

US accuses 40+ countries of helping China dodge tariffs via global transshipment network

The White House released a report accusing more than 40 countries of routing Chinese goods through third countries to evade U.S. tariffs, a practice the administration says has cost the United States billions in lost revenue; a Commerce Department analysis estimates about $28 billion in tariff revenue was lost last year due to transshipments, and Washington is pursuing an AI system to detect such evasion ahead of President Xi Jinping's U.S. visit.

via The Hill|

#administration #china #tariffs

politics1 month ago•5 min saved

Power by Humiliation: Trump's immigration czar loses his grip

Tom Homan’s hard-edged image as Trump’s immigration enforcer collapses when a post by Trump reverses a temporary ICE pause on vehicle stops, forcing Homan to publicly back the opposite position. The piece argues this ritual humiliation reveals a presidency that governs by social-media whim, erodes independent agency, and leaves ICE officers with shifting directives—raising concerns about training, accountability, and public safety.

via Salon.com|

#administration #ice #immigration

health2 months ago•16 min saved

Biden-commissioned study finds no safe level of alcohol, fueling calls for tougher guidelines

A government-commissioned study concluded there is no protective health effect from alcohol, with risks rising even at one drink per day; the findings were released independently after the Trump administration sidelined them amid industry pushback, while officials say dietary guidelines consider the total body of evidence, and the authors urge stricter guidance to one drink or fewer per day.

via KSL News|

#administration #alcohol #dietary-guidelines

politics2 months ago•15 min saved

White House axes $1.8B ally compensation fund amid GOP pushback

The Trump administration is scrapping an $1.8 billion fund intended to compensate Trump allies, a move announced by Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche amid Republican opposition to a broader White House security funding package that included money for Trump’s ballroom.

via AP News|

#administration #allies #budget

politics3 months ago•10 min saved

Trump weighs firing FDA chief Makary, signaling leadership shake-up at agency

President Trump is reportedly planning to fire FDA Commissioner Marty Makary, a move that sources say isn’t final yet; if enacted, it would heighten leadership vacancies at the FDA amid a year of controversy over vaping, vaccines, and regulatory decisions.

via Ars Technica|

#administration #fda #health-policy

politics4 months ago•2 min saved

Trump Admin Reclassifies Marijuana to Schedule III to Boost Research

The Trump administration moved to reclassify marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act, with Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche signing the order to enable more targeted research and expanded patient access. It does not legalize cannabis, alter penalties, or permit interstate transport, and banking restrictions remain. The move complements a separate push on psychedelics and signals reform steps, though further actions and stakeholder input are still required.

via The Guardian|

#administration #doj #marijuana

space5 months ago•3 min saved

NASA Reconfigures Advisory Panel, Removes Several Members

NASA is removing several current members from its NASA Advisory Committee as part of an internal governance reshuffle, according to a note from NASA Administrator circulated to NAC members.

via NASA Watch|

#administration #governance #nasa

business7 months ago•2 min saved

Claire's and The Original Factory Shop Face Administration Amid Financial Struggles

High street retailers Claire's and The Original Factory Shop are entering administration due to tough trading conditions, low Christmas sales, and challenging economic factors, risking 2,500 jobs and highlighting the struggles faced by brick-and-mortar stores in the current retail environment.

via BBC|

#administration #business #claires

immigration8 months ago•6 min saved

Democrats and GOP Clash Over Immigration Judge Appointments Amid Court Reshaping

Democrats in Washington are proposing legislation to restrict the appointment of temporary immigration judges to those with significant experience, in response to recent mass layoffs and firings of experienced judges by the Trump administration, which aims to reshape the immigration court system amid ongoing backlogs and controversy over the administration's approach to immigration enforcement.

via NPR|

#administration #backlog #immigration

politics11 months ago•1 min saved

Taylor Budowich, Trump Aide, to Leave White House

Taylor Budowich, a longtime Trump aide and deputy chief of staff, is leaving the White House, marking one of the highest-profile departures from the Trump administration, where he oversaw communications and played a significant role in Trump's political operations post-presidency.

via The New York Times|

#administration #departures #politics

politics11 months ago•3 min saved

Kamala Harris Criticizes Biden's Re-election Strategy in New Book

Kamala Harris criticizes the Biden administration for reckless decision-making regarding her role and the 2024 election, expressing loyalty to her country over the president and reflecting on her challenging experience within the administration, including negative media coverage and internal dynamics.

via ABC News|

#2024-election #administration #democrats

politics1 year ago•1 min saved

Senior White House Aide Leaves for K Street

A senior White House aide, Morse, is leaving his position to become a lobbyist, subject to a one-year cooling-off period, leveraging his extensive experience and insight into federal agencies to assist clients in navigating the administration's operations.

via Politico|

#administration #k-street #lobbying

politics1 year ago•5 min saved

Trump's Push to Alter Census Data and Citizenship Counts

The Trump administration indicated it plans to estimate U.S. citizenship figures using existing data sources rather than conducting a new mid-decade census, aiming to exclude unlawful immigrants, but faces legal and constitutional challenges, with critics arguing it undermines the constitutional requirement to count all persons.

via Democracy Docket|

#administration #census #citizenship

government1 year ago•1 min saved

Trump Admin Introduces New, Optional Changes to Social Security Policies

The Trump administration clarified that a proposed change to the Social Security Administration's phone policy, which would have made routine account updates more burdensome, is now optional, alleviating concerns about increased obstacles for seniors and disabled individuals. The change would have required visits to field offices and online PIN authentication, but beneficiaries can now choose not to use the PIN and avoid office visits.

via NewsNation|

#aarp #administration #beneficiaries

politics1 year ago•1 min saved

Biden warns of challenging times under Trump and addresses national issues

President Biden warned of 'dark days' under Trump, criticizing his administration for eroding freedoms, erasing history, and threatening democracy, while reflecting on his personal experiences and the importance of safeguarding rights.

via Politico|

#administration #biden #democracy