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Court Blocks Trump Admin From Abrupt CFPB Workforce Slashes
politics22 days ago

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.

FDA Staff Reductions Raise Concerns Over Medication Safety and Agency Morale
health1 year ago

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.

Justice Dept. Faces Major Workforce Cuts with 4,000 Employees Leaving
world1 year ago

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.

Mozilla Foundation Announces 30% Workforce Reduction
technology1 year ago

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.

Ramaswamy Pushes BuzzFeed for Conservative Hires and Job Cuts
media-and-business2 years ago

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.

Amylyx to Remove ALS Drug Relyvrio from Market, Cut Staff by 70%
health2 years ago

Amylyx to Remove ALS Drug Relyvrio from Market, Cut Staff by 70%

Amylyx Pharmaceuticals will remove its ALS drug Relyvrio from the market in the U.S. and Canada after a Phase 3 study involving 664 people failed to show a benefit. The decision will also lead to a 70% reduction in staff. Relyvrio had received FDA approval in 2022, but its efficacy was a subject of contention, with regulators initially advising against its approval until further testing was conducted.