‘I’m floored’: Experts reveal ‘really scary’ info shared by Trump officials in Signal group chat
WASHINGTON, D.C. (New York Post) — President Trump’s cabinet officials revealed “pretty detailed” classified information on a chat group with a journalist earlier this…
Trump Tells OPM to Take Direct Role in Disciplining Employees of Other Agencies; Focus on Suitability
WASHINGTON, D.C. (FEDweek) — President Trump has ordered OPM to take a direct role in disciplining employees of other agencies by invoking “suitability” considerations…
Fired Federal Workers Stuck in Limbo After Judges Order Return
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Bloomberg Law) — Thousands of probationary federal employees reinstated to their positions via court orders aren’t back to work, as the administration…
Schenectady SPCA advises public to pet shop responsibly
SCHENECTADY, NY (WTEN) — The Schenectady County SPCA is warning the public to be careful when purchasing a pet. Despite a 2024 law, humane law enforcement says shoppers must…
How to handle a layoff (the legal version)
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Tribune Content Agency) — DEAR READER: If you lose your job, what are your rights during layoff conversations and how should you handle a termination…
Revoking Security Clearances: How Bad Could It Get for Lawyers?
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Bloomberg Law) — Washington lawyer Mark Zaid’s security clearance gives him access to information, like whether a client works for the Central…
Trump administration now says it’s up to federal agencies if they want to dismiss probationary employees
WASHINGTON, D.C. (CNN) — In wake of legal pushback, the Trump administration today revised a memo about probationary federal employees, specifying that agencies choose…
Lawsuit challenges Hochul order barring former COs from public work. More could come
BUFFALO, NY (Spectrum News 1) — Gov. Kathy Hochul signed an emergency executive order Monday barring state agencies from hiring individuals formerly employed by the state…
Many Thousands More Fired Probationary Employees Ordered Reinstated
WASHINGTON, D.C. (FEDweek) — Updated: Two federal judges have ordered the reinstatement of many thousands of probationary employees fired by the Veterans Affairs,…
NYS Dept. of Corrections & Community Supervision declares strikes over
ALBANY, NY (CNY Central) — The New York State Department of Corrections & Community Supervision has declared the strikes at correctional facilities over. Commissioner…