Federal agencies threaten, discipline employees for criticizing or mocking Charlie Kirk
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Government Executive) — Federal employees are facing warnings from agency leaders to refrain from criticizing or mocking Charlie Kirk, the conservative…
Rubio’s State Department Restructuring Cuts 1,353 Federal Jobs
WASHINGTON, D.C. (FEDweek) — The State Department announced plans Thursday to lay off 1,353 U.S. based employees as part of a broad reorganization initiative aimed at…
White House Extends Federal Hiring Freeze
WASHINGTON, D.C. (HRO Today) — President Donald Trump has extended the federal hiring freeze for most civilian workers, according to a memo released by the White House…
Supreme Court Clears Way for Mass RIFs as OPM Says Hundreds of Thousands Await Deferred Resignation
WASHINGTON, D.C. (FEDweek) — The Supreme Court has ruled to allow Trump’s executive order on mass reductions-in-force (RIFs) to move forward. The ruling effectively lifts…
What is the Impact a Loss of Jurisdiction Can Have on My Security Clearance?
One of the most significant red flags in the adjudication process for a security clearance for potential employers and/or sponsors is a loss of jurisdiction. According to the…
Impact of High Court Ruling on Federal Workplace Cases Not Yet Clear
WASHINGTON, D.C. (FEDweek) — Both the short-term and long-term impacts on pending lawsuits against Trump administration actions involving the federal workplace are being…
Could a Pay Freeze Be Coming for Federal Employees?
As civilian federal employees continue to face uncertainty surrounding their jobs, there could be more challenges on the way, this time impacting their bottom lines. For the first…
Trump’s Power Over Mass Layoffs Heads for Courtroom Showdown
CALIFORNIA (Bloomberg Law) — A coalition of labor unions, nonprofit organizations, and municipal governments will step into federal court Friday to halt widespread agency…
Millions of federal workers face deadline today over whether to resign. Here’s what to know.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (CBS News) — More than 2 million federal employees face a looming deadline: By midnight Eastern time on Thursday, they must decide whether to accept a…
Some expert tips for getting through your security clearance
(Federal News Network) — It’s time consuming and complicated. But if you need security clearance to do your job for the government or for a government contractors,…