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Malaysia offers to invite Myanmar leader in Rohingya repatriation push
Malaysia has invited Myanmar’s military ruler for a visit to the country in a bid to expedite Rohingya repatriation.
Mullin defends FEMA staffing cuts after court ruling
The DHS chief criticized a federal judge’s ruling that a now-abandoned plan to cut FEMA’s workforce in half was advanced unlawfully.
Trump administration’s DRP cost $6.7B last year, watchdog estimates
Without a clear picture of how much agencies spend on paid administrative leave, GAO said it’s impossible to tell if “cost savings” goals are being met.
Why government agencies need a ‘black box’ for AI systems
Agencies need clear policies around access, approvals, data handling, execution, and verification before greater autonomy is introduced.
Federal judge stalls USDA reorg — for now
U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria issued an administrative stay through Oct. 2 that largely freezes USDA's sweeping workforce reorganization plans.
Federal Employees Were Paid $9.5 Billion Not to Work in 2025 Under DOGE Effort
As part of the Department of Government Efficiency’s program to shrink the federal work force, paid administrative leave costs rose by 435 percent.
Federal retirement claims down, as backlog hit lows for 2026
The Office of Personnel Managements says it received only 7,618 retirement claims last month — down from more than 10,000 claims OPM received in July.
Feds in Film: When Hollywood nailed government—or whiffed
This episode asks how much of what we see on big screen realistically represents government and the feds who work for it?
Catherine Zeta-Jones, Mother of a Nepo Baby, Decries Nepo Baby as a ‘Horrific’ Term
Hollywood star Catherine Zeta-Jones has slammed the term "nepo baby" to categorise the offspring of famous parents, lamenting it is "horrific" to label children of the rich, the powerful and the well connected like that. The post Catherine…
The gap between AI pilots and AI that survives federal compliance reviews
What I see repeatedly is not a technology problem. The models work. What breaks is everything around the model.
Healthcare affordability series part 8: Enrollment flexibility for two-person families can lead to premium savings
Most of the time, self-plus-one is cheaper, but there are plans where you’ll save more enrolling as self & family.
Judge bars Trump administration’s ‘loyalty’ question on federal job applications
OPM has until the end of the week to comply with the judge’s order and give notice to agencies that the "loyalty" question should be removed from job postings.
Geissele Automatics reveals ‘production-ready’ assault rifle for SOCOM
The Pennsylvania gun company introduced a model of its Hypervelocity Improved Capability Assault Rifle.
Federal judge rules Trump DHS plan for 50% FEMA staffing cuts was unlawful
Illston didn't order a specific remedy to carry out her opinion but directed the two sides to meet and decide on a course of relief.
Samsung reportedly considers early ‘Galaxy Z TriFold 2’ release in wake of iPhone Duo
In the wake of iPhone Duo , Samsung is reportedly considering an early release for a Galaxy Z TriFold sequel. more…
Workforce Reimagined Exchange 2026: Pluralsight’s Tony Holmes on AI fluency must start with employees closest to the critical work
Lasting AI transformation requires agencies to equip the people closest to mission work with the skills to use and govern it, the Pluralsight expert says.
House Republicans demand fair compensation for more federal law enforcement
A letter addressed to the Office of Personnel Management points out discrepancies in how some law enforcement officers are classified for retirement purposes.
When doing your job isn’t a defense: What feds need to know about professional liability insurance
This episode of Fed Thread explores what happens when the government’s interests and yours stop being aligned.
The $1.2 Trillion “Debt Tax”: What the Treasury’s next 12 months mean for your TSP
A lot of people think about the national debt problem as some abstract issue that doesn’t affect our daily lives. But that couldn’t be further from the truth.
Slainte! Trump Scraps 10% Tariff on All Irish Whiskey as Parting Gift
U.S. President Donald Trump bade farewell to Ireland on Sunday, ending his two-day visit by announcing he will remove tariffs from Irish whiskey.
Trump Promises to Lift Tariffs on Irish Whiskey After Appeals
President Trump’s decision, announced while visiting his golf course in Ireland, was the latest shift in his trade policies.
Jefferson-Wooden, Bednarek complete Ultimate Championship sprint doubles
The Americans won the 100m and 200m at the Ultimate Championship that saw elite athletes win $150,000 each.
US will scrap Irish whisky tariff, Trump says
The announcement comes several months after the US decreased the tariff by 5 percent.
King Charles Will Convene A.I. Leaders Amid Calls to Slow Development
As alarm from the highest echelons of A.I. companies mounts, Buckingham Palace said the king would meet with executives to explore how the technology can be used for good.
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