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Trump Advisor's Controversial Hire Raises Concerns over GSA's Leadership

Trump Advisor's Controversial Hire Raises Concerns over GSA's Leadership

Washington D.C., Wednesday, 19 February 2025.
Frank Schuler, known for promoting a significant IRS-deemed tax scam, now serves as a senior adviser to the GSA.

Trump Administration's FAA Layoffs Raise Aviation Safety Concerns

Trump Administration's FAA Layoffs Raise Aviation Safety Concerns

United States, Tuesday, 18 February 2025.
The Trump administration’s firing of hundreds of FAA workers has sparked debate over potential impacts on air traffic safety amid existing understaffing problems.

Proposed US Science Funding Cuts Could Erode Economic and Technological Leadership

Proposed US Science Funding Cuts Could Erode Economic and Technological Leadership

Washington D.C., Tuesday, 18 February 2025.
Early 2025 cuts to US science funding could hamper economic growth and diminish global competitiveness, risking future technological advancements and research capacity.

Trump Administration Fires Hundreds of FAA Employees Amid Safety Concerns

Trump Administration Fires Hundreds of FAA Employees Amid Safety Concerns

Washington D.C., Tuesday, 18 February 2025.
The Trump administration’s decision to fire hundreds of FAA employees, excluding air traffic controllers, follows recent deadly aviation accidents, raising safety and public trust concerns within the aviation sector.

Trump Administration Sparks Safety Concerns with FAA Staff Firings After DC Plane Crash

Trump Administration Sparks Safety Concerns with FAA Staff Firings After DC Plane Crash

Washington, D.C., Tuesday, 18 February 2025.
The Trump administration’s firing of hundreds of FAA employees shortly after a fatal crash raises significant concerns about aviation safety and the impact on national security measures.

Canadian Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre Responds to Trump Tariffs

Canadian Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre Responds to Trump Tariffs

Ottawa, Monday, 17 February 2025.
Pierre Poilievre, leader of Canada’s Conservative Party, pledges strong retaliatory measures against Trump’s tariffs, emphasizing potential economic ramifications for both countries.

Trump's Funding Freeze Threatens Solar Projects in Red States

Trump's Funding Freeze Threatens Solar Projects in Red States

Washington, D.C., Monday, 17 February 2025.
President Trump’s funding freeze on clean energy affects solar projects in red states, risking jobs and slowing renewable transition efforts despite court orders to resume funding.

Musk's DOGE Initiative Sparks Debate Over IRS Data Access

Musk's DOGE Initiative Sparks Debate Over IRS Data Access

Washington, D.C., Monday, 17 February 2025.
Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency seeks access to sensitive IRS taxpayer data, raising privacy concerns amid efforts to modernize IT infrastructure and eliminate inefficiencies.

CISA Halts Election Security Efforts Following Executive Order

CISA Halts Election Security Efforts Following Executive Order

Washington D.C., Sunday, 16 February 2025.
US Cybersecurity Agency CISA has paused all election security work amid a review linked to a recent executive order, raising concerns about potential impacts on future election integrity.