• Tue, March 4, 2025

by: Gizmodo

Mark Cuban Suggests Fired Federal Employees Turn Into Government Consultants

Billionaire Mark Cuban has a big idea for some federal workers who just lost their job: get into consulting. The General Service Administration fired workers from its 18F office on Saturday morning as part of Donald Trump and Elon Musk's ongoing trimming down of the federal government.

by: STAT

Wojcicki's controversial bid to reclaim 23andMe

23andMe CEO Anne Wojcicki is attempting to buy her company back for a mere $42 million. It's a fraction of the company's former value: Just four years ago, the DNA testing company was worth $6 billion. The company's plunge follows market shifts, a major data breach, and an expensive foray into drug development.

by: manilatimes

Of stable government and personal fulfillment

A bit on Malaysian politics — which I hope will interest concerned readers in close neighbors such as the Philippines — and my own related personal musings in this piece. Indeed, lately I saw that, on one hand,

by: RealClearPolitics

Trudeau to Americans on Tariffs: "Your Government Has Chosen To Do This To You"

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addresses the American people, President Trump, and the people of Canada as the US-Canada trade war of 2025 begins: "There is absolutely no justification or need whatsoever for these tariffs today,

by: Slate

The Uncomfortable Truth Behind Tesla's Falling Stock Prices

People don't fill out a questionnaire every time they sell Tesla stock, so we don't know exactly what causes its price to go down. The evidence is strong, though, that Tesla shares trade down when the spotlight shines extra brightly on Musk paying attention to other things.

by: Click2Houston

Justice Department is reviewing prosecution of Colorado clerk who supported Trump's election lies

The Department of Justice is reviewing the prosecution of a former Colorado clerk who was convicted in state court of helping President Donald Trump's supporters access confidential data about the 2020 election and is supporting her bid to get out of jail.

by: Politico

Wes Moore takes a jab at Trump and Musk

Wes Moore is sharpening his rhetoric toward Donald Trump and Elon Musk. Maryland Gov. Wes Moore attends remarks by President Donald Trump during a governors working session in the State Dining Room at the White House, Feb. 21, 2025. | POLITICO illustration/Photo by Francis Chung/POLITICO

by: WESA

Marc Fogel, Comperatore family to attend Trump speech to U.S. Congress

Oakmont educator Marc Fogel, who was released from a Russian prison last month, and his mother Malphine have been invited by First Lady Melania Trump to attend President Donald Trump's speech to Congress tonight.

by: Forbes

Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak Criticizes Elon Musk, AI And Big Tech's Power Grab

The tech pioneer warns that skills for business success don't translate to effective governance — a direct challenge to Elon Musk's new government role

by: Newsweek

Abigail Spanberger Odds of Becoming Virginia Governor 8 Months to Election

A new poll from Cygnal showed Spanberger, who previously represented both Richmond suburbs and Northern Virginia in Congress, with a narrow lead over Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears, a Republican. It surveyed 600 likely voters from February 26 to February 27.

by: Oregonian

Elon Musk turns focus on Social Security, calls it "biggest Ponzi scheme of all time'

The same day Musk appeared on the podcast, the Social Security Administration announced it plans to reduce its workforce in the coming weeks.

by: ABC

Trump 2nd term live updates: China retaliates as Trump tariffs take effect

Trump directs his administration to "pause" military aid to Ukraine after the contentious meeting with Zelenskyy, two White House officials told ABC News.

by: CNN

Melania Trump's congressional address guests include Comperatore family, Marc Fogel, mother and sister of Laken Riley

A teenage girl bullied with AI-generated deepfakes, the family of the firefighter killed during the Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, and the mother and sister of slain student Laken Riley are among those headed to the US Capitol Tuesday evening where President Donald Trump is set to deliver an address to a joint session of Congress.

by: CNN

Trump's speech to Congress will be an explanation of his fast-paced first days in office

The last time President Donald Trump climbed the rostrum in the House chamber to deliver an address to Congress, he arrived freshly impeached, a mysterious new virus was beginning to spread and Democrats had just begun the process of nominating his challenger.

by: CNN

'It was messy': Federal workers ordered to return to offices without desks, Wi-Fi and lights

Millions of federal workers were ordered to return to offices across the country in recent weeks, marking an end to Covid-era rules allowing more flexibility to work from home. Many have come back to workplaces that weren't ready for them.

by: MSN

See who Illinois Democrats invited to President Trump's joint address to Congress

Some Illinois Democrats have invited fired federal workers to President Trump's speech to protest the Trump administration's sweeping cuts to the federal government.

by: MSN

Mexico and Canada vow retaliation as Trump's tariffs take effect

Mexico and Canada vow to retaliate against sweeping tariffs imposed Tuesday by President Trump on all goods from their countries, a move that overnight upended free trade in North America.

by: MSN

Ukraine's Zelensky 'regrets' meltdown meeting with Trump and vows to work together for peace

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has extended an olive branch to President Donald Trump and said he "regrets" last week's showdown in the Oval Office. "Our meeting in Washington, at the White House on Friday,

by: MSN

Three Serbian MPs injured as smoke bombs and flares thrown in parliament

Opposition lawmakers hold banners reading: "General strike!" during a parliament session in Belgrade, Serbia, Tuesday, March 4, 2025.

by: MSN

How one Democrat is placing himself at the center of the Trump resistance: From the Politics Desk

Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy is attempting to place himself at the center of Democratic resistance to President Donald Trump.

by: MSN

Trump's Tariff and Ukraine Aid Actions Shock Global Markets: Live Updates

Trump's new tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China take effect, sparking retaliation and raising concerns over trade tensions. Follow Newsweek's live blog.

by: MSN

Trump's pivotal union address: Reshaping policies and alliances

Donald Trump will deliver a State of the Union address to Congress. Media and experts suggest that the Republican will discuss topics such as tariffs, changes in government agencies, and Ukraine. He is also expected to present his plan for the next four years.

by: MSN

The Latest: Mexico and Canada retaliate against Trump's tariffs

President Donald Trump's launched a trade war Tuesday against America's three biggest trading partners, drawing immediate retaliation from Mexico, Canada and China and sending financial markets into a tailspin.

by: MSN

Why are smoke bombs and flares being thrown in Serbia's parliament?

Why are smoke bombs and flares being thrown in Serbia's parliament? - The conflict had been roiling for months before the scenes in parliament erupted

by: MSN

Trump news live: Canada's Trudeau blasts president over U.S. tariffs with markets sluggish as they take effect

Canada's Trudeau blasts president over U.S. tariffs with markets sluggish as they take effect - President's trade aggressions cause further unease after he suspends American aid for Ukraine

by: MSN

Social Security Administration says it's identified $800M+ in savings

The Social Security Administration (SSA) said in a release that it has identified more than $800 million in savings or "cost avoidance" for fiscal 2025 among information technology, grants, property and payroll.

by: MSN

Sen. Lankford discusses what he expects from President Trump's address

Republican Sen. James Lankford of Oklahoma joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss President Trump's address to Congress and what he expects to hear from the president regarding major issues like Ukraine and tariffs.

by: MSN

The Latest: Trump's long-threatened tariffs against Canada and Mexico go into effect

President Donald Trump's long-threatened tariffs against Canada and Mexico went into effect Tuesday, putting global markets on edge and setting up costly retaliations by the United States' North American allies.

by: MSN

Trump urged by 'fiscal responsibility' group to show he's 'serious' about $36T debt

The Concord Coalition launched their new "fiscal responsibility" advocacy group, Concord Action, designed to pressure Congress to lower America's $36 trillion national debt.

by: MSN

Head of Myanmar's military government in Russia for co-operation talks

General Min Aung Hlaing is making his fourth trip to Russia since his army seized power in 2021 from the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi.

by: MSN

'We'll fight to the bitter end': China and Canada retaliate against new Trump tariffs

President Donald Trump's tariff actions, which could upend nearly $2.2 trillion in two-way annual U.S. trade, went live on Tuesday.

by: MSN

Government to Announce DA Hike Tomorrow? Expected Increase and Key Details

Will the Central Government Raise Dearness Allowance on March 5? With Holi around the corner, speculation is growing regarding a possible increase in the Dearness Allowance (DA) for government employees and pensioners.

by: MSN

Assembly election 2026 will end dynasty politics in TN, says AIADMK gen secy

The 2026 Assembly election will put an end to the dynasty politics in Tamil Nadu and would see the re-emergence of the people-friendly AIADMK government, party general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami

by: MSN

Americans face price hikes from Trump tariffs on China, Canada and Mexico, admits his commerce chief

Americans face price hikes from Trump tariffs on China, Canada and Mexico, admits his commerce chief - China announces it will impose additional tariffs of up to 15% on imports of key US farm products,

by: MSN

Tax reduction on gasoline and diesel to continue, provincial government says

Ahead of the House of Assembly resuming on Monday, March 3, 2025, the provincial government announced an extension of the tax reduction on gasoline and diesel of seven cents per litre for the next year,

by: MSN

Trump to address Congress amid trade tensions and Ukraine aid pause

President Donald Trump addresses Congress on Tuesday night, six weeks into a tumultuous term defined by his efforts to stretch the limits of the presidency, slash the federal bureaucracy, impose steep tariffs on allies and pause all U.

by: MSN

BREAKING: Trump threatens to cut funding for schools that permit 'illegal protests' and vows to arrest 'agitators'

President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that the federal government will withhold funding from any educational institution that permits what he described as "illegal protests." He also stated that agitators involved in such demonstrations will face imprisonment or,

by: MSN

What are the goods facing Trump's tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China?

President Donald Trump's long-threatened tariffs against Canada and Mexico went into effect Tuesday, putting global markets on edge and setting up costly retaliations by the United States' North American allies.

by: MSN

Here's the latest as the U.S. imposes tariffs on goods coming from Canada and Mexico

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by: MSN

The economy and AI are likely to be among the top issues for China's legislature

Harnessing the power of artificial intelligence and shoring up the economy are among the issues expected to top the agenda when China's legislature meets Wednesday in Beijing. Almost 2,900 delegates have arrived in Beijing for the annual session of the largely rubber-stamp parliament,

by: MSN

Trump's long-threatened tariffs against Canada and Mexico come into effect

President Donald Trump's long-threatened tariffs against Canada and Mexico finally went into effect on Tuesday, putting global markets on edge and setting up costly retaliations by the United States' allies.

by: MSN

Warren Buffett slams Donald Trump's tariff on Canada and Mexico, calls them an 'Act of War' in rare public rebuke

Billionaire Warren Buffett criticized US president Donald Trump's tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China as an "act of war", predicting economic harm. Trump's tariffs will add significant costs to imports,

by: MSN

Trump has caught Starmer out again - and exposed three major flaws in PM's US plan

Trump has caught Starmer out again - and exposed three major flaws in PM's US plan - ANALYSIS : Political editor David Maddox, who watched on in the Oval Office as Starmer met Trump, examines how the

by: MSN

Nitish Kumar gets into verbal exchange with Tejashwi, claims credit for Lalu Yadav's 'political rise'

The Bihar assembly witnessed a verbal exchange between Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav during Kumar's post budget speech on Tuesday. In his speech, Kumar asserted that he played a key role in shaping the political career of Tejashwi's father,

by: MSN

The goods hit first by Trump's tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China

The goods hit first by Trump's tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China - Imports from Canada and Mexico will be taxed at 25 percent while levies on Chinese products will increase to 20 percent

by: MSN

Comelec dismisses disqualification case vs Tulfo brothers, kin | INQToday

The Commission on Elections dismisses the disqualification case for the 2025 elections filed against senatorial candidates Ben and Erwin Tulfo.

by: MSN

Parliamentary services council to include 2 opposition reps

by: MSN

Relief as 64 Kenyans who were being mistreated in Myanmar camps are rescued

Kenyans who were allegedly being mistreated in Myanmar camps have been released and will be moving to Thailand. The 6 Kenyans were saved by armed men.

'It was messy': Federal workers ordered to return to offices without desks, Wi-Fi and lights

Millions of federal workers were ordered to return to offices across the country in recent weeks, marking an end to Covid-era rules allowing more flexibility to work from home. Many have come back to workplaces that weren't ready for them.
The article from CNN, published on March 4, 2025, discusses the ongoing challenges and resistance faced by the federal government in its efforts to bring employees back to the office. Despite directives from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to increase in-person work, many federal agencies are struggling with low office attendance. The piece highlights several issues including employee pushback due to the benefits of remote work like flexibility and reduced commuting costs, logistical problems such as insufficient office space, and the lack of a cohesive strategy across different agencies. Some employees have even considered leaving their jobs if forced to return full-time. The article also touches on the broader implications for urban economies, where the absence of federal workers has impacted local businesses. Furthermore, it notes that while some agencies have managed to adapt by offering hybrid models, the overall transition has been uneven, with ongoing debates about productivity, security, and the future of work in the federal sector.

Read the Full CNN Article at:
https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/04/politics/federal-employees-return-to-office-problems/index.html

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