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national-security29 days ago•3 min saved

ODNI Shrinks Again as Acting DNI Announces Fourth Round of Layoffs

Acting Director of National Intelligence Bill Pulte announced the fourth round of layoffs at ODNI, continuing staffing reductions aimed at refocusing the office on national security, law and statute. The exact numbers and which positions were affected were not disclosed. The move comes as Jay Clayton is nominated to lead DNI and as lawmakers scrutinize ODNI's size; reports say the office now has roughly half of its pre-Trump 2,000 employees.

via Federal News Network|

#bill-pulte #jay-clayton #national-security

politics2 months ago•9 min saved

Court Blocks Trump Admin From Abrupt CFPB Workforce Slashes

A federal appeals court in Washington, D.C., blocked the Trump administration’s plan to immediately slash the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s staff by about two-thirds, sending the case back to the district court without approving resumed cuts or a deadline to act. The DOJ had argued it should be allowed to carry out the changes immediately, but the court kept injunctions in place as it reviews the administration’s revised plan amid long-running efforts to weaken the agency created to police consumer finance after the 2008 crash.

via HuffPost|

#cfpb #consumer-protection #dc-circuit-court-of-appeals

government7 months ago•4 min saved

DHS Cuts FEMA Disaster Response Staff Amid 2026 Preparations

The Trump administration is significantly reducing FEMA's disaster response staff, particularly targeting the CORE teams, as part of a broader effort to downsize the agency and shift disaster management responsibilities to states, raising concerns about preparedness and federal support during emergencies.

via CNN|

#dhs #disaster-response #fema

technology10 months ago•1 min saved

Google Cuts Staff in Cloud Division, Focuses on UX Roles

Google has recently laid off employees in its Cloud division, primarily affecting those in user experience roles, as part of its ongoing efforts to become more efficient and agile, with staff being informed via email and some affected employees needing to find new roles due to visa restrictions.

via Business Insider|

#cloud #efficiency #google

business11 months ago•1 min saved

ConocoPhillips to Cut Up to 25% of Workforce Amid Oil Price Decline

ConocoPhillips plans to cut up to 25% of its staff due to declining oil prices, reflecting challenges in the energy sector.

via Financial Times|

#business #conocophillips #energy-industry

government1 year ago•4 min saved

VA Workforce Shrinks as Privatization Threatens Veterans' Care

The Department of Veterans Affairs initially planned to cut 83,000 employees to save $8.3 billion but has since abandoned the department-wide layoffs, instead opting to eliminate 30,000 positions mainly through attrition by the end of fiscal 2025, citing safeguards to prevent impact on veteran care.

via Federal News Network|

#federal-government #government #staff-cuts

world1 year ago•2 min saved

State Department to Implement Major Workforce Reductions and Layoffs

The U.S. State Department is undergoing its largest overhaul in decades, cutting about 15% of its Washington-based staff to reduce bureaucracy, a move criticized by former diplomats for potentially weakening U.S. global influence and institutional knowledge.

via NPR|

#bureaucracy #diplomacy #reorganization

science1 year ago•1 min saved

NASA Faces Staff Exodus and Budget Challenges Amidst Mission Threats

Over 2,000 senior NASA staff are planning to leave due to proposed budget cuts and leadership uncertainties, risking significant experience loss and operational challenges for the agency.

via Politico|

#agency-impact #budget #employee-departure

law1 year ago•3 min saved

Supreme Court Approves Trump’s Federal Agency Restructuring and Staff Cuts

The US Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to proceed with large-scale staff reductions at federal agencies, despite ongoing legal challenges and dissenting opinions from some justices, highlighting a significant legal and political debate over executive authority and congressional mandates.

via CNBC|

#federal-agencies #law #legal-ruling

health1 year ago•6 min saved

FDA Staff Reductions Raise Concerns Over Medication Safety and Agency Morale

Inspectors at the FDA report that recent staff cuts and layoffs have significantly hampered their ability to effectively monitor and inspect foreign drug manufacturing facilities, potentially compromising drug safety for millions of Americans. Despite official statements claiming inspections continue unaffected, experienced personnel have been lost, and support staff reductions have slowed investigations, raising concerns about the oversight of overseas drug production.

via ProPublica|

#drug-inspections #drug-safety #fda

world1 year ago•4 min saved

Justice Dept. Faces Major Workforce Cuts with 4,000 Employees Leaving

The Justice Department has lost 4,000 employees due to a downsizing initiative, with further cuts planned, including 1,500 FBI positions, raising concerns about impacts on national safety and institutional knowledge. Critics argue these reductions could weaken investigative capacity and long-term effectiveness, especially with the planned closure of the Community Relations Service. The changes are part of a broader effort to streamline the agency, but face opposition from former officials and law enforcement experts.

via CBS News|

#fbi #federal-workforce #justice-department

business1 year ago•3 min saved

Paramount Announces 3.5% U.S. Workforce Reduction Amid Cost-Cutting Efforts

Paramount is cutting an additional 3.5% of its U.S. workforce amid ongoing industry challenges and while awaiting FCC approval for its Skydance Media acquisition, following a 15% reduction last year, as part of its strategy to focus on streaming growth and organizational efficiency.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#business #media-industry #paramount

technology1 year ago•1 min saved

Mozilla Foundation Announces 30% Workforce Reduction

The Mozilla Foundation has announced a 30% reduction in its workforce, eliminating its advocacy and global programs divisions to focus on increasing agility and impact. Despite these cuts, Mozilla emphasizes that advocacy remains a core part of its mission, and it is revisiting its approach to this work. This restructuring follows a previous layoff of 60 employees in February, primarily from the product development team.

via Engadget|

#advocacy #mozilla #nonprofit

media-and-business2 years ago•2 min saved

Ramaswamy Pushes BuzzFeed for Conservative Hires and Job Cuts

Vivek Ramaswamy, who now owns 8.4% of BuzzFeed, has urged the company to cut staff, hire conservative commentators, and shift its strategy towards video and audio. BuzzFeed CEO Jonah Peretti responded by rejecting these proposals, emphasizing the company's commitment to its current journalistic standards. Shares in BuzzFeed rose 8% following the news.

via The Guardian US|

#buzzfeed #conservative-media #jonah-peretti

business2 years ago•0 min saved

"Spirit Airlines Implements Cost-Cutting Measures Amid Financial Strain"

Spirit Airlines will eliminate its crew base and staff in Atlantic City, defer new plane deliveries, and furlough about 260 pilots in an effort to improve its financial position, aiming to boost liquidity by about $340 million over the next two years.

via News 12 New Jersey|

#atlantic-city #business #financial-restructuring