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Senate budget bill grants Trump sweeping powers to reorganize agencies, lay off federal workers

Senate budget bill grants Trump sweeping powers to reorganize agencies, lay off federal workers

A Senate reconciliation bill advanced this week would give President Trump nearly unchecked authority—and a $100 million fund—to reorganize or shrink federal agencies, bypassing most congressional oversight, as reported by Government Executive. The proposal, added by the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, seeks to revive “reorganization

Horizon Cutting-room Links: Monday, 17 March 2025

Horizon Cutting-room Links: Monday, 17 March 2025

Today is Monday, 17 March 2025. "With Deportations to El Salvador, Trump May Have Defied a Judge’s Order," New York Times "'Oopsie … Too late,' Mr. Bukele wrote in a social media post on Sunday morning that was recirculated by the White House communications director,

Alaska Airlines flight attendants ratify new contract with industry-leading pay

Alaska Airlines flight attendants ratify new contract with industry-leading pay

Flight attendants at Alaska Airlines have overwhelmingly ratified a new contract, securing significant pay raises and improved working conditions, as reported by Paddle Your Own Kanoo. In a decisive vote, 95 percent of participating flight attendants approved the deal, a stark contrast to the previous contract proposal that was rejected