An explosion near a UNESCO world heritage site in Yemen’s capital on Sunday killed 12 people, according to health authorities tied to the Houthi-led government.NYT > U.S. > Politics
A declaration by an ICE official says an English-language form was “read and explained” to the detainees and that they had “no less than 12 hours” to express the intent to challenge their deportations.NYT > U.S. > Politics
The order declares that employees will only attain full employment status if their managers review and sign off on their performance, adding a new obstacle for probationary workers to clear.NYT > U.S. > Politics
An expert on the federal work force estimates that the speed and chaos of Mr. Musk’s cuts to the bureaucracy will cost taxpayers $135 billion this fiscal year.NYT > U.S. > Politics
Those selected would receive up to $200,000 to create one of the 250 sculptures, which will be paid for in part with canceled grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities.NYT > U.S. > Politics
The Department of Housing and Urban Development is offering “career support” sessions. Some federal workers said they were insulted by the idea of the workshops.NYT > U.S. > Politics
The suit seeks to preserve some of the main guardrails within the agency, all created by Congress, that help uncover and prevent human rights abuses.NYT > U.S. > Politics