Fri, December 6, 2024

by: MSN

Social Security and Medicare Are in DOGE's Crosshairs. Massive Savings Are Unlikely.

Vivek Ramaswamy says DOGE is going to target hundreds of billions of dollars in potential savings from efficiency improvements to entitlement programs. It's a tall order.

by: MSN

Pete Hegseth says he had 'substantive conversation' with Joni Ernst as Trump signals support

by: MSN

GNU on the rocks: DA's opportunism and the ANC's ultimatum

While the ANC's statement might appear as a defensive reaction, it bears a larger, more troubling reality: the DA's long-standing opportunism. For years, the DA has played a dual game—positioning itself as the most vocal critic of the ANC while simultaneously sharing in the country's governance through the GNU.

by: MSN

Top donor scolds Democrats 'whining' after election defeat: 'Need a reality check'

A top Hollywood donor to the Democratic Party said Democrats needed to stop whining and get to work in the aftermath of their election defeat in November.

by: MSN

South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol apologizes after abortive imposition of martial law

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has apologized to the nation in his first public comments since his abortive attempt to impose martial law threw the country into political chaos and led to calls for his impeachment.

by: MSN

If Trump wants to cut government workers, look to the private sector

As President-elect Trump seeks to shrink spending by targeting federal employee, experts note their pay is a much smaller portion of the budget than fees to contractors.
Sat, December 7, 2024

by: News Talk 650 CKOM

Jagmeet Singh on GST holiday, U.S.A. tariffs, and border security

by: World Socialist Web Site

Democrats and Republicans express support for unelected billionaires' plans to slash government and social spending

Billionaires Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy were welcomed to Washington by Republicans and some Democrats, who provided the unelected reactionaries a closed audience to discuss their shared plans to slash regulations and enact spending cuts,

by: Toronto Star

Trudeau government's new gun measures draw mixed reaction, as parties remember those killed in Montreal massacre

by: WOSU Public Media

Ohio State researcher and graduate sue after arrest during Gaza conflict protest

Two people arrested during the April protests against Israel's war in Gaza at Ohio State University have filed a lawsuit against university president Ted Carter and a university police officer.

by: The National

Labour slammed for vow to meddle in Scottish politics

by: The Washington Post

Why democracies, from South Korea to France to the U.S., are in crisis

by: The Washington Post

The Senate has a shrinking window to protect press freedom

by: The New York Times

Trump Transition Updates: As Jan. 6 Criminal Cases Against Trump Fizzle, Civil Cases Plod Ahead

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald J. Trump's embattled choice for secretary of defense, defiantly vowed on Thursday to earn the votes necessary for confirmation, seeking to allay Republican concerns over his fitness for the job and persuade Mr. Trump to stick with him.

by: Sydney Morning Herald

The friendship between Australia and Israel is on life support. There is a lot of blame to go around

Some self-reflection would not go astray from Israel's leaders and advocates about why the nation has become so isolated on the international stage.

by: MSN

Boost For Putin; EU's Big Anti-Russia Action Blocked | Rebellion Within Bloc

The European Union faced internal rebellion and failed to enforce a strong anti-Russia action due to divisions among its member states. The EU had planned to implement its 15th package of sanctions targeting Russia in response to President Putin's World War III threat,

by: MSN

Burkina Faso's military junta sacks the prime minister and dissolves the government

by: MSN

Elon and Vivek Issue First DOGE Decision, And 94 Percent of Feds Will Be Hit First

A Republican senator is proposing a bill that she says would give the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency a head start on making government more efficient. Republican Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa has proposed the REMOTE Act,

by: MSN

Rand Paul talks about government spending and ending Selective Service in interview

by: MSN

Punjab government transfers 10 IAS, 22 PCS officers

Similarly, Ajoy Kumar Sinha, principal secretary, finance, got the additional charge of principal secretary, power and new and renewable energy, and chairman-cum-managing director, Punjab State Transmission Corporation Limited in place of Rahul Tiwari.

by: MSN

DMK criticised by TVK's Vijay, but comment by leader of ally VCK on 'monarchy politics' does more damage

At book launch, Vijay targeted Tamil Nadu's ruling party over 'selfish interests', while VCK leader Aadhav Arjuna took a dig at DMK, appealing to abolish dynastic politics in 2026 polls.

by: MSN

'It's destroying stability': France's tech sector reels after Barnier government collapse

Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access information on a device and to provide personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. List of Partners (vendors)

by: MSN

Shocked Romanians Watch Their Country Go Into Political Meltdown

After the highest court voided the presidential vote, pro-EU forces face a showdown with the far right that's now a familiar theme across Europe.

by: MSN

Burkina Faso junta fires prime minister, dissolves government

by: MSN

Elon Musk is now America's largest political donor

Elon Musk gave at least $277 million in political donations this year as he plowed some of his fortune into supporting Donald Trump and other Republican candidates in the 2024 campaign, according to new Federal Election Commission filings released late Thursday.

by: MSN

When does Trump take office and how could it impact a potential TikTok ban?

President-elect Donald Trump will officially take office for his second term at a presidential inauguration ceremony in January after defeating Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee,

by: MSN

Russia's LGBTQ+ community is living in fear following new laws and court rulings, activists say

Gela Gogishvili and Haoyang Xu led a happy life as a gay couple in Russia, even as President Vladimir Putin's government took an increasingly anti-LGBTQ+ stance. Their social media posts and videos drew thousands of followers,

by: MSN

Elon Musk spent $277M backing Trump and other Republicans, filings show

Elon Musk gave at least $277 million in political donations this year as he plowed some of his fortune into supporting Donald Trump and other Republican candidates in the 2024 campaign, according to new Federal Election Commission filings released late Thursday.

by: MSN

Who Is David Sacks, Trump's Pick for 'AI and Crypto Czar'?

The Silicon Valley venture capitalist is one of many tech industry heavyweights to join forces with the incoming administration

by: MSN

The EU and a South American trade bloc reach a giant trade deal after 25 years of talks

The European Union and the Mercosur group of Latin American countries have agreed to terms for a long-anticipated free trade deal, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced Friday in Uruguay's capital of Montevideo.

by: MSN

Russian embassy advises its citizens to leave Syria as rebels advance on strategic city of Homs

The Russian embassy in Syria advised its citizens to leave the country "in the light of the difficult military and political situation" there.

by: MSN

Canada's new Arctic strategy includes opening consulates, boosting presence

The federal government has unveiled new details about its Arctic foreign policy, including plans to boost its presence in the region to counter possible threats from Russia and China.

by: MSN

EJ Antoni responds to Biden labor secretary: 'Spare me the criticism and the pearl clutching'

The Heritage Foundation public finance economist EJ Antoni evaluates the Biden administration's handling of U.S. jobs and the economy on 'The Bottom Line.'

by: MSN

NJ Senator-elect Andy Kim talks Trump, Biden and finding common ground

In the latest episode of Battleground Politics, Senator-elect Andy Kim speaks with Lauren Mayk about taking the new office as a Democrat with his party about to lose control of the Senate.

by: MSN

Trump taps forceful ally of hard-line immigration policies to head Customs and Border Protection

President-elect Donald Trump has tapped Rodney Scott to head Customs and Border Protection and plans to nominate Caleb Vitello as acting ICE director.

by: MSN

A closer look at Trump's immigration and border plan

by: MSN

Military junta in Burkina Faso sacks prime minister and dissolves government

Burkina Faso's ruling military junta issued a decree on Friday dismissing Prime Minister Apollinaire Joachim Kyelem de Tambela and announcing the dissolution of the national government. The military's leader,

by: MSN

Biden and Trump spoke by phone last week

President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump spoke on the phone over the Thanksgiving holiday, according to two people familiar with the call.

by: MSN

Melania Trump reacts to Barron's viral fame and credits him for dad's election success

Returning First Lady Melania Trump has broken her silence on her son Barron becoming a TikTok sensation - and said he's a big reason his dad Donald Trump won the election. Melania sat down with Fox & Friends and opened up about Barron after watching wildly popular clips of him saying 'I like my suitcase' as a four-year-old,

by: MSN

Albay politics: 2 top Albay politicians join forces vs Salceda

At a press conference at the Oriental Hotel on Thursday, Lagman called on his supporters to rally behind Rosal, noting the need to protect Albay from leaders who, he said, "use their positions for personal gain.

by: MSN

Notre Dame under ring of steel with surface-to-air missiles for Donald Trump and Prince William's visit

Paris launched a large-scale security operation, deploying surface-to-air missiles and elite anti-terror units, as the city prepared for Prince William and Donald Trump's arrival at Notre Dame Cathedral's reopening.

by: MSN

Keir Starmer humiliated as former Labour MP warns PM will be ousted and 'won't survive'

The Prime Minister's lack of leadership and personality will ultimately lead his downfall, a former Labour MP has predicted.

by: MSN

Fact check: Living standards pledge, National Insurance and plane crash image

Living standards pledge, National Insurance and plane crash image - Round up of fact checks from the last week compiled by Full Fact.

by: MSN

Republicans and Democrats file separate bills that would eliminate Tennessee's grocery tax for next legislative session

During the next legislative session, Tennessee lawmakers will address two bills to remove the state's grocery tax.

by: MSN

Syrian rebel advance poses risks for U.S. and others, former envoy says

A rapid rebel advance in northwest Syria poses risks for the United States, which was "caught unaware", and other countries including Turkey, Russia and Iran, former U.S. ambassador James Jeffrey told Reuters.

by: MSN

Should I wear my MAGA hat to work? 'I wore my hat to a local diner and got a nice reaction from a couple of patrons.'

Should I wear it to work — or leave it at home? Third Time Lucky. Related: The 'Trump bump' added $75,000 to my $1.3 million portfolio. I'm 39. Should I retire early and m

by: MSN

Romania's cancelled presidential election and why it matters

Forty-eight hours before Romanians were due to vote in a presidential election run-off, the whole process was scrapped because of an unprecedented ruling by the constitutional court. The court's decision to annul the first round came after a far-right independent candidate,

by: MSN

What does the Texas House speaker do and why are Republicans fighting?

Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune's daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan dropped his bid to lead the Legislature's lower chamber next year ahead of a critical vote scheduled for this weekend.

If Trump wants to cut government workers, look to the private sector

As President-elect Trump seeks to shrink spending by targeting federal employee, experts note their pay is a much smaller portion of the budget than fees to contractors.

The article from MSN discusses the potential implications of former President Donald Trump's proposal to reduce the federal workforce by 50% if he were to return to office. It highlights the complexities involved in such a drastic cut, suggesting that instead of focusing solely on downsizing government, Trump could look to the private sector for inspiration on efficiency and cost-saving measures. The piece points out that private companies often achieve significant savings through automation, outsourcing, and streamlining processes, which could be applicable to government operations. It also mentions the political and practical challenges of implementing such cuts, including the need for Congressional approval for many changes, the potential impact on public services, and the resistance from federal employee unions. The article concludes by suggesting that while the idea of cutting government jobs might appeal to some, a more nuanced approach involving private sector strategies could lead to more effective government operations without necessarily reducing the workforce by half.

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https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/if-trump-wants-to-cut-government-workers-look-to-the-private-sector/ar-AA1vnVR2