Trump left behind a damaged government. Here’s what Biden faces as he rebuilds it.

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More than 18 months after the Agriculture Department relocated two research agencies from Washington to Kansas City, Mo., prompting a major exodus from both divisions, the agencies are still struggling to regain their strength.

Even after a round of hiring in the past year, the permanent staff of the Economic Research Service is down 33 percent from where it was near the end of the Obama administration, and the National Institute of Food and Agriculture workforce has declined 34 percent. According to USDA, they have 115 and 130 job vacancies, respectively.

“We lost some of the nation’s best economists and agricultural scientists in the previous administration,” USDA spokesman Matt Herrick said in an email. “It will take time for the new administration to rebuild USDA’s scientific and research agencies and restore their confidence and morale.” Continue reading.

Military Officials Say Trump’s Betrayal Is ‘Really Not Good For Us’

Trump’s chaotic and reckless decision to abandon Syria’s Kurds has endangered U.S. troops, pushed Kurdish forces into an alliance with Syria and Russia, and endangered our national security. And now, our own military, defense officials, and even Trump’s own administration are speaking out against his impulsive decision.

US troops, defense officials, and even Trump’s own administration are speaking out against Trump. They say his decision is “really not good for us” and that “it’s pretty messed up.”

“It’s pretty messed up what’s happening out here.” – US special forces soldier “This is really not good for us.” – US defense official

“How do we expect anyone to partner with us now?” – US defense official Continue reading “Military Officials Say Trump’s Betrayal Is ‘Really Not Good For Us’”