Capital Region law firm donates 300 turkeys to veterans
ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) –Local veterans were given free turkeys on Tuesday as part of the 17th annual Turkeys for Veterans initiative. It was hosted by the Tully Rinckey law…
Punching In: Labor Department Tries to Shake Off Shutdown Rust
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Bloomberg Law) — Restarting federal labor agencies after the longest government shutdown in US history hasn’t been smooth sailing, workers tell Punching…
150 turkeys distributed to veterans in just 15 minutes during giveaway
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (CNY Central) — 150 turkeys were handed out to local veterans in just 15 minutes on Monday. It was part of the 17th annual Turkeys for Veterans giveaway ahead…
FBI Director Kash Patel Waived Polygraph Security Screening for Dan Bongino, Two Other Senior Staff
WASHINGTON, D.C. (ProPublica) — FBI Director Kash Patel granted waivers to Deputy Director Dan Bongino and two other newly hired senior FBI staff members, exempting them…
The government has reopened, but ACA policyholders remain at risk for premium rate hikes
WEST VIRGINIA (WVNS) — Lawmakers voted on a legislative package to fund the federal government, bringing an end to the longest shutdown in history. But where does this leave…
Federal contract bids show ICE planning to expand operations in Maryland during immigration crackdown
BALTIMORE, MD (WMAR) — It’s not a question of if ICE will be expanding operations in Maryland, but exactly where and when. “It’s terrifying, because it has already…
Feds navigate rules for gig work, side hustles amid shutdown
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Federal News Network) — Federal employees are picking up flexible gig jobs and investing more time in their side hustle to help make ends meet through the…
DoD to send more military lawyers to Justice Department as some begin serving as temporary immigration judges
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Federal News Network) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is detailing military lawyers to the Justice Department to serve as special assistant U.S. attorneys…
Pentagon Acts to Accelerate Firings of Civilian Employees on Performance Grounds
WASHINGTON, D.C. (FEDweek) — The Pentagon has acted to accelerate the firing of civilian employees on performance grounds, meanwhile issuing guidance likely to result in…
As Shutdown continues and Election Day looms, legal expert breaks down Hatch Act
ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — The Government Shutdown appears to be headed into another week, likely through Election Day on Tuesday. As the shutdown continues, members of the…