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Trump’s plan for a government shutdown: mass firingsIN THE SPOTLIGHT As lawmakers scramble to avoid a shutdown, the White House is making plans for widespread layoffs that could lead to a permanent federal downsizing
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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England’s ‘dysfunctional’ children’s care systemIn the Spotlight A new report reveals that protection of youngsters in care in England is failing in a profit-chasing sector
By Will Barker, The Week UK Published
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The Secret Service is reportedly facing a massive sniper shortageThe Explainer The agency is reportedly dealing with a 73% shortage
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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The red state push to join the DC occupationIN THE SPOTLIGHT Republican governors are increasingly eager to volunteer their state's National Guard troops for Trump's ostensibly anti-crime siege of the nation's capital
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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New White House guidance means federal employees could be hearing more religious talk at workThe Explainer Employees can now try to persuade co-workers that their religion is 'correct'
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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'There will be a market incentive to build wind and solar anyway'Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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How Not to Be a Political Wife: Sarah Vine offers 'ringside seat' to British governmentThe Week Recommends The former spouse of Michael Gove writes 'unsparingly and grippingly' about both personal and political issues
By The Week UK Published
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Blaise Metreweli: the first female head of MI6In the Spotlight The intelligence service's current technology boss – known as 'Q' – has been revealed as the new chief, or 'C'
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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'Constantly shifting regulations are a nightmare'Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Did you get a call from a government official? It might be an AI scam.The Explainer Hackers may be using AI to impersonate senior government officers, said the FBI
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Casey Means: the controversial 'wellness influencer' nominated for surgeon generalIn the Spotlight Means has drawn controversy for her closeness to RFK Jr.
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Sick 9/11 responders are being left behind amid federal spending battleThe Explainer Services have been cut and restored following outcry, but staffing issues remain
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Why UK scientists are trying to dim the SunIn The Spotlight The UK has funded controversial geoengineering techniques that could prove helpful in slowing climate change
By Abby Wilson Published
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How will the Myanmar earthquake affect the nation's military junta?Today's Big Question More than 2,700 people have reportedly died from the earthquake
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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