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Acting DNI Pulte downsizes ODNI, fires six political appointees
politics18 days ago

Acting DNI Pulte downsizes ODNI, fires six political appointees

Acting Director of National Intelligence Bill Pulte, installed by Trump, fired six political appointees and moved about 45 career officials back to their home agencies as part of a broad ODNI downsizing; the National Counterterrorism Center was spared. Republicans on Capitol Hill offered guarded praise for the reforms, while Democrats warned that large cuts could jeopardize national security, and officials said more firings could come in the coming weeks.

via CNN|
#downsizing#intelligence#national-security
Trump-Driven Downsizing Hits ODNI as Pulte Takes Acting DNI Post
politics18 days ago

Trump-Driven Downsizing Hits ODNI as Pulte Takes Acting DNI Post

Firing and staffing cuts are underway at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence after President Trump named Bill Pulte acting DNI, directing an immediate downsizing that could affect hundreds of employees. The move has drawn bipartisan concern from lawmakers like Senate Intelligence Committee Vice Chair Mark Warner and House Intelligence’s Jim Himes, who warn that major reductions could weaken ODNI’s national-security mission and urge consultation with Congress.

via MS NOW|
#bill-pulte#downsizing#national-security
ODNI Downsizing Kicks Off as Firing Wave Expands Under Acting Director
politics19 days ago

ODNI Downsizing Kicks Off as Firing Wave Expands Under Acting Director

Firing waves have begun at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence as acting DNI Bill Pulte moves to downsizing, following President Trump’s push to cut hundreds of ODNI staff. The cuts are expected to hit units like the National Counterterrorism Center and the National Counterintelligence and Security Center. Democrats on the Senate and House Intelligence Committees warned the reductions could jeopardize the post-9/11 mission, while a White House official tied the action to Trump’s Truth Social post urging downsizing.

via CNN|
#bill-pulte#downsizing#national-security
national-security1 month ago

Trump's DNI pick revives push to shrink or end ODNI

Trump’s selection of Bill Pulte to head the Office of the Director of National Intelligence has revived a broader push to shrink or abolish ODNI, as some Republicans argue the office is bloated or unnecessary while Democrats defend its role in coordinating dozens of intelligence agencies and counterterrorism efforts. The debate echoes post‑9/11 origins of ODNI, with ongoing scrutiny of its size and mission and references to reform efforts under outgoing DNI Tulsi Gabbard who once pushed significant staff cuts.

via Politico|
#bill-pulte#downsizing#intelligence
Boomer Couple Sells $2.1M Home to Chase Life on the Road in an RV
lifestyle2 months ago

Boomer Couple Sells $2.1M Home to Chase Life on the Road in an RV

A Tennessee couple in their 70s sold their $2.1 million home to start full-time RV living in a roughly $700,000 45-foot vehicle, beginning a third year on the road with their dog Izzy. They’ve embraced the freedom to travel and meet new people, while budgeting for campsite fees and fuel and keeping occasional healthcare back in Tennessee, all while learning the practical and social nuances of life on the move.

via Business Insider|
#baby-boomers#downsizing#lifestyle
Bad Robot Shrinks, Sets Up Shop in New York
business3 months ago

Bad Robot Shrinks, Sets Up Shop in New York

J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot is downsizing its operations and relocating to New York after more than 20 years in LA/Santa Monica, as a string of ambitious projects stall or get scrapped and the industry shifts away from long-term mega-pacts toward project-by-project deals; Abrams is signaling a move back to hands-on creating rather than mogul-level expansion.

via Variety|
#bad-robot#business#downsizing
Economists Suggest Solutions to Senior Housing and Tax Challenges
economy9 months ago

Economists Suggest Solutions to Senior Housing and Tax Challenges

Outdated capital gains tax caps are preventing millions of seniors from downsizing, causing a housing market logjam and reducing inventory for families. Updating these caps to reflect home price growth could unlock housing supply, boost economic mobility, and address market inefficiencies, especially in high-cost areas. The current tax structure disproportionately burdens middle-income homeowners and seniors, while the wealthy often sidestep taxes. Reforming the tax code could stimulate market activity, increase government revenue, and improve housing affordability.

via Fortune|
#aging-population#capital-gains-tax#downsizing
Insights into NASA Interns
science9 months ago

Insights into NASA Interns

Keith's tweet about NASA's intern program and personnel cuts has been corrected after NASA officials clarified that Janet Petro was involved in efforts to maintain the intern program, contradicting initial claims that she was directed to cut interns by DOGE or the administration. The situation reflects ongoing personnel and budget issues at NASA.

via NASA Watch|
#budget-cuts#downsizing#interns
Reforming Home Sale Taxes to Support Senior Homeowners and Boost the Housing Market
real-estate11 months ago

Reforming Home Sale Taxes to Support Senior Homeowners and Boost the Housing Market

Joel and Kathryn Friedman, a retired couple in California, are hesitant to sell their large home due to potential $700,000 in capital gains taxes, which has delayed their downsizing plans. The current tax threshold has not changed since 1997, leading to more homeowners being taxed as home prices rise. Proposed bipartisan reforms aim to increase the tax exemption, potentially encouraging more home sales and easing housing shortages, especially in expensive markets like California.

via Business Insider|
#capitalgains#downsizing#homeowners