Tag #Political Controversy

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Trump Administration's Deferred Resignation Package Raises Concerns of Unpaid Employees

The Trump administration offered federal employees a deferred resignation package with a February 6th deadline, but Education Department officials warned staff that the Secretary could cancel the agreement, potentially leaving employees unpaid, despite government memos stating otherwise; over 40,000...

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Controversial Treaty Bill Casts Shadow Over New Zealand's Waitangi Day

New Zealand's Waitangi Day commemorations were subdued this year due to a controversial bill seeking to redefine the Treaty of Waitangi, sparking protests and accusations of the government betraying the treaty's promises, leading to Prime Minister Luxon's absence from the main event.

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Dutch Government Faces Backlash Over Inaction on Goat Farm Health Risks

A new RIVM study links goat farms to 20-100 annual lung infection deaths, prompting opposition outrage while the government seeks further advice, highlighting conflicting ministerial viewpoints.

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Trump's Federal Employee Buyout Faces Democratic Backlash

The Trump administration offered a buyout to roughly two million federal employees, allowing resignation with pay until September 30; about 20,000 accepted, facing opposition from Democrats and unions who call it an illegal scam, while the White House defends it as a legitimate restructuring tool.

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UK's New School Rating System Faces Widespread Criticism

England's new school rating system, costing £6.2 million and replacing single-word judgments with a nine-area assessment, faces widespread criticism for being rushed, flawed, and potentially worsening teacher stress; the redesign, launched September 2024, follows a headteacher's suicide linked to Of...

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Trump Administration Launches Buyout Program for Federal Employees

President Trump's administration initiated a voluntary buyout program for federal employees, offering full salary and benefits until September 30, 2025, if they resign by February 6, 2025; impacting nearly all of the 2.3 million federal employees, except for certain roles, with projected annual savi...

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Trump Administration Pauses Federal Worker Resignation Deadline

Facing a Thursday deadline, tens of thousands of federal workers considered a Trump administration resignation offer involving eight months' pay; a judge paused the deadline, and the White House expects a surge in resignations, despite legal challenges and concerns about national security implicatio...

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Trump Administration Plans Widespread Federal Layoffs, Facing Union Lawsuit

The Trump administration is undertaking widespread layoffs of federal employees, offering a deferred resignation package with a February 6th deadline. Over 20,000 employees have accepted, but unions are suing, claiming the offer is illegal and misleading.

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USAID Under Fire for Alleged Wasteful Spending

The White House, led by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, is targeting the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) for alleged wasteful spending on DEI initiatives and other programs, prompting protests and legal questions.

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Trump's USAID Freeze: Billions in Funding Frozen, Staff Furloughed

President Trump's executive order froze all U.S. foreign aid for 90 days, impacting organizations like Catholic Relief Services ($4.6B received from 2013-2022) and Chemonics International ($4.5B), causing staff furloughs and raising concerns about ongoing projects; the administration aims to potenti...

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Zero Hunger
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41 Dead in Potomac River Mid-Air Collision

A mid-air collision between a commercial airliner with 64 passengers and a military helicopter with three crew members over the Potomac River resulted in 41 confirmed fatalities, prompting an investigation into air traffic control procedures and possible contributing factors.

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Mid-Air Collision Kills 67 Near Reagan National Airport

All 67 people on board a commercial American Eagle flight and a US Army Black Hawk helicopter died in a mid-air collision near Reagan National Airport on Wednesday evening, prompting investigations into potential understaffing at the airport's control tower and prompting President Trump to issue an ...

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