National Weather Service Quad Cities Strained During Tornado...
The National Weather Service (NWS) Quad Cities office is facing challenges as tornado season peaks. Congressional member...
AmeriCorps Programs Reinstated in 24 States by Court Order
A judge has ordered the reinstatement of AmeriCorps programs in 24 states after a period of uncertainty. This decision r...
Brown Student Testifies Before Congress on Ivy League Spendi...
Alex Shieh, a student at Brown University, addressed Congress today about the rising costs of elite universities. He cal...
US Faces Wildfire Threat as Forest Service Staffing Examined
With the U.S. bracing for a potentially severe wildfire season, questions are being raised about staffing levels at the...
California Democrats Urge Reinstatement of Weather Service S...
California Democrats in the House are pushing for the National Weather Service to bring back fired employees and hire ne...
New Orleans Jailbreak: Security Failures Led to Escape of 10...
A former warden described the Orleans Justice Center in New Orleans as a security 'train wreck' following the escape of...
New Orleans Jail Escape Exposes Staffing Issues, Warns Forme...
A recent jail escape in New Orleans, involving ten inmates on Friday, May 16th, has raised serious concerns about securi...
Third Woman Arrested in Louisiana Jailbreak Case
A third woman has been arrested for allegedly helping inmates escape from a New Orleans jail. The woman is accused of as...
DA Criticizes Sheriff's Handling of New Orleans Jail Escape
Orleans Parish District Attorney Jason Williams has publicly criticized Sheriff Susan Hutson's office for its handling o...
House Democrats Propose Bill to Protect NOAA Funding
House Democrats are introducing a bill to safeguard the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) from budg...
New Orleans Jail Escape Highlights Federal Oversight Failure...
A recent jailbreak in New Orleans has exposed significant weaknesses in the federal oversight of local correctional faci...
Coast Guard Recruiting Soars, Boosting Maritime Security
The U.S. Coast Guard is experiencing a surge in recruitment, according to a Department of Homeland Security memo. This i...
Air Traffic Control Issues Cause Delays in Newark and Atlant...
Travelers in Newark and Atlanta experienced significant delays today due to air traffic control outages. Ground stops we...
US Air Traffic Control Faces Staffing and Equipment Challeng...
A recent equipment failure highlighted the ongoing strain on U.S. air traffic controllers. Decades of staffing shortages...
FAA Staffing Shortages Persisted Through Trump and Biden Adm...
Recent criticisms of the Trump administration regarding transportation safety overlook a longer history of FAA staffing...
9/11 Survivors Program Staff Reinstated After Outcry
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has reinstated staff members of the World Trade Center Health Program....
Newark Air Traffic Control Experienced Communication Issues...
Air traffic controllers at Newark Liberty International Airport have experienced communication breakdowns with pilots on...
Ex-NWS Chiefs Warn Staff Cuts Risk Lives During Severe Weath...
Former directors of the National Weather Service (NWS) are raising concerns about potential dangers stemming from recent...
States Sue Trump Administration Over Health Agency Cuts
Twenty state attorneys general have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, alleging that recent cuts are hind...
EPA Aims for Reagan-Era Staffing Levels in Overhaul
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is planning significant changes to its staffing and office structure. EPA Admi...
Los Angeles County Workers Strike Over Contract Dispute
Thousands of Los Angeles County workers represented by SEIU Local 721 began a 48-hour strike Tuesday. The union is prote...
Judge Restores Voice of America After Trump-Era Changes
A federal judge has ordered the reinstatement of Voice of America (VOA), a U.S. government-funded news organization. The...
DC School Staffing Soars While Enrollment Lags, Audit Finds
A new audit reveals a concerning trend in Washington D.C. Public Schools. Staffing levels have increased dramatically, o...
NY Prison Guards Indicted in Inmate Death During Strike
Several New York prison guards face charges after an inmate died last month. The death occurred during a period of unaut...
Report: Democratic-Led States Account for Majority of Recent...
A recent report indicates that a significant portion of the nearly $400 million in unemployment fraud over the past four...
Judge Blocks Biden's Nursing Home Staffing Mandate
A federal judge in Texas has temporarily blocked the Biden administration's new staffing requirements for nursing homes....
Texas Judge Blocks Biden's Nursing Home Staffing Rule
A federal judge in Texas has halted a Biden administration policy aimed at boosting staffing levels in nursing homes. Th...
Bird Flu Risk Rises as Migration Season Begins, Federal Staf...
Experts are concerned that cases of bird flu could increase this spring as migratory birds head north. This comes at a t...
Immigration Policies Impacting Healthcare Staffing, Hurting...
Tougher immigration enforcement is creating challenges for healthcare providers, particularly nursing homes and home hea...
Real ID Deadline Sparks DMV Overcrowding Concerns
As the Real ID deadline nears, state officials anticipate increased congestion and extended wait times at Department of...
Fifth New Orleans Inmate Recaptured; Search Continues
Authorities have recaptured a fifth inmate who escaped from a New Orleans jail earlier this week. Corey Boyd, 19, was ap...
FEMA Lacks Readiness for Upcoming Hurricane Season, Report Finds
A new report reveals that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is unprepared for the Atlantic hurricane season...
Louisiana Jailbreak: Ten Inmates Escape New Orleans Facility
Authorities are searching for ten inmates who escaped from a jail in New Orleans. The escapees are considered armed and...
FEMA Warns of Hurricane Season Risks; Family Shares Heartfelt Farewell to Beloved Dog
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) officials are raising concerns internally about the upcoming hurricane season...
FEMA Warns Internally About Hurricane Season Readiness
A new report reveals that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is concerned about its preparedness for the upc...
FEMA Faces Challenges Ahead of Hurricane Season
An internal review reveals that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) may not be fully prepared for the upcomin...
FEMA Report: Agency Unprepared for Impending Hurricane Season
An internal FEMA report reveals the agency's potential shortcomings as the hurricane season approaches. The report, obta...
Federal Budget Cuts Impact Wildfire Fighting Staffing in Pacific Northwest
Federal budget cuts are straining wildfire prevention efforts in Washington and Oregon. Forest and fire officials say th...
Wildland Firefighter Staffing Threatened by Funding Reductions
Federal funding cuts are impacting wildfire prevention efforts in Washington state and Oregon, leaving forest and fire o...
United CEO Urges FAA Action to Reduce Newark Airport Delays
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby is calling on the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to implement specific measures t...
GOP Eyes Hospital Tax to Trim Federal Spending
Republicans are looking at a specific Medicaid tax that states use to increase funding for hospitals and nursing homes....
Newark Airport Air Traffic Control Problems Explained by Former NTSB Chair
Newark International Airport is facing ongoing air traffic control challenges, including staffing shortages and equipmen...
Newark Airport Delays: Air Traffic Control System Under Scrutiny
Newark Liberty International Airport is experiencing significant flight delays and cancellations, raising concerns about...
IRS Auditor Staffing Declines Sharply After Budget Adjustments
A recent report indicates the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has experienced a significant reduction in its auditing sta...
Schumer Demands FAA Probe Amid Newark Airport Chaos
Senator Chuck Schumer is calling for a federal investigation into the FAA following persistent delays and cancellations...
Starbucks Shifts Strategy: More Baristas, Less Automation
Starbucks is changing its approach by hiring more baristas in thousands of stores beginning in May. This move signals a...
FDA Reverses Some Layoffs After Inspection and Safety Concerns
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is reversing some planned layoffs of scientists and inspection staff. This decisi...
Capitol Police Recruitment Revamp, Chevy EV Design Unveiled
The U.S. Capitol Police are changing how they recruit officers to better protect the nation's capital. We examine their...
Cold Case Murder Charges Dropped Due to Staffing Shortage
Charges against Kevin Maddox, a suspect in a 19-year-old cold case murder, have been dropped by prosecutors. The decisio...
Scientists Warn Trump's Research Cuts Endanger Lab Animals
Scientists are raising concerns about the impact of budget cuts to federal health agencies under the Trump administratio...
Army Reenlists Soldiers Discharged for COVID-19 Vaccine Refusal
The U.S. Army has reenlisted over 20 soldiers who were previously discharged for refusing to take the COVID-19 vaccine....