By Will Oremus · The Washington Post (c) 2024 President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday threw his weight behind H-1B visas, taking the side of Elon Musk in the squabble among conservatives over the program that allows foreigners with technical skills to temporarily work in the United States. “I’ve always liked the visas, I have always been […]
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Trump backs H-1B visas, aligning with Musk on immigration
By Will Oremus · The Washington Post (c) 2024 President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday threw his weight behind H-1B visas, taking the side of Elon Musk in the squabble among conservatives over the program that allows foreigners with technical skills to temporarily work in the United States. “I’ve always liked the visas, I have always been […]
Trump endorses Mike Johnson for reelection as House speaker ahead of perilous vote
By Marianna Sotomayor, Mariana Alfaro, Meryl Kornfield · The Washington Post (c) 2024 President-elect Donald Trump gave House Republican lawmakers a directive on Monday, days before what is expected to become an embattled speakership fight: Support Mike Johnson’s reelection. In a lengthy post on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump argued that Republicans should “NOT BLOW THIS GREAT OPPORTUNITY […]
Trump endorses Mike Johnson for reelection as House speaker ahead of perilous vote
By Marianna Sotomayor, Mariana Alfaro, Meryl Kornfield · The Washington Post (c) 2024 President-elect Donald Trump gave House Republican lawmakers a directive on Monday, days before what is expected to become an embattled speakership fight: Support Mike Johnson’s reelection. In a lengthy post on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump argued that Republicans should “NOT BLOW THIS GREAT OPPORTUNITY […]
New leadership new rules among BernCo activity in 2024
The leadership of Bernalillo County, both elected and appointed, changed considerably in 2024. County Manager Julie Morgas Baca announced her retirement in February, setting up a contentious path for finding her replacement, former Santa Clara County (California) Supervisor Cindy Chavez. Commissioners Steven Michael Quezada and Walt Benson objected to the process that was originally chosen. […]
New leadership new rules among BernCo activity in 2024
The leadership of Bernalillo County, both elected and appointed, changed considerably in 2024. County Manager Julie Morgas Baca announced her retirement in February, setting up a contentious path for finding her replacement, former Santa Clara County (California) Supervisor Cindy Chavez. Commissioners Steven Michael Quezada and Walt Benson objected to the process that was originally chosen. […]
Leadership changes and lawsuit mark 2024 in education
Education saw significant seismic activity on both the state and local levels in 2024. Albuquerque Public Schools in February chose Dr. Gabriella Durán Blakey as the next superintendent of New Mexico’s largest school district. She took over from Superintendent Scott Elder, whose contract expired June 30. Blakey became acting superintendent in the spring and officially […]
Leadership changes and lawsuit mark 2024 in education
Education saw significant seismic activity on both the state and local levels in 2024. Albuquerque Public Schools in February chose Dr. Gabriella Durán Blakey as the next superintendent of New Mexico’s largest school district. She took over from Superintendent Scott Elder, whose contract expired June 30. Blakey became acting superintendent in the spring and officially […]
Trump wants federal workers back in the office. It may be a tall task.
By Lisa Rein · The Washington Post (c) 2024 President-elect Donald Trump warned federal employees last week that they must return to the office – or else “they’re going to be dismissed.” The threat was the latest and loudest signal yet that Trump, his allies and Republicans in Congress are committed to ending a remote-work culture […]
Trump wants federal workers back in the office. It may be a tall task.
By Lisa Rein · The Washington Post (c) 2024 President-elect Donald Trump warned federal employees last week that they must return to the office – or else “they’re going to be dismissed.” The threat was the latest and loudest signal yet that Trump, his allies and Republicans in Congress are committed to ending a remote-work culture […]

