USDA Confirms It’s Working to Rescind Terminations for Fired Bird Flu Workers

‘We are working to swiftly rectify the situation and rescind those letters,’ the U.S. Department of Agriculture spokesperson said. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) confirmed Wednesday it is working to rescind terminations of workers who were responding to the bird flu epidemic that has swept across the United States in recent months. A spokesperson

USDA Confirms It’s Working to Reverse Terminations of Fired Bird Flu Workers

The agency aims to keep public safety positions filled during the flu battle, which has led to the culling of hens and sky-high egg prices. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) confirmed on Feb. 19 that it is working to reverse terminations of workers who were responding to the bird flu epidemic that has swept

Trump Admin Designates Drug Cartels as Global Terrorist Organizations

The United States has designated Tren de Aragua, the Sinaloa cartel, and six other drug cartels as global terrorist organizations, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday in a notice. The cartels threaten U.S. national security, foreign policy, and economic stability, according to the notice. The designations follow President Donald Trump’s executive order directing officials

Kelly Loeffler Confirmed as Small Business Administration Chief

The former U.S. senator from Georgia pledged to adopt a zero-tolerance policy for abuse, fraud, and waste and to conduct a full-scale audit. The Senate confirmed former Sen. Kelly Loeffler (R-Ga.) to head the Small Business Administration (SBA) by a vote of 52–46 on Feb 19. As SBA administrator, Loeffler will lead an agency that