Proposed Rules Would Shift Probationary Employees’ Appeals from MSPB to OPM
WASHINGTON, D.C. (FEDweek) — OPM has proposed rules that would give it, rather than the MSPB, the authority to decide challenges by probationary employees to terminations,…
Why the Trump administration is calling the Maduro mission a ‘law enforcement operation’
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Washington Examiner) — The Trump administration has been adamant that the mission to capture former Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro was a “law…
Hegseth announces censure and potential demotion of Sen. Mark Kelly
WASHINGTON, D.C. (The Washington Post) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Monday that he has formally censured Sen. Mark Kelly and launched administrative proceedings…
Iraq War veteran seeks Purple Heart medal more than 20 years after deployment
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Stars & Stripes) — An Iraq War veteran has petitioned the Army, claiming it failed to award him the Purple Heart for combat-related injuries suffered…
Hegseth moves to demote Mark Kelly and issues censure over ‘seditious six’ video
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Washington Examiner) — Secretary of War Pete Hegseth issued a letter of censure and moved to demote retired captain and sitting Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) over…
‘There is no severance!’ Sudden Sprinkles Cupcakes closure leaves employees without jobsr
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WUSA) — The Sprinkles cupcake shop in Georgetown has closed, leaving about 30 employees suddenly out of work and searching for answers. The bakery shut its…
Indicted attorney could be disbarred, expert says
ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — CBS6 is getting legal insight into what happens next after an Albany defense attorney was indicted for felony witness tampering. We told you earlier…
Parent to take legal action vs. school district over use of ‘timeout’ box
ALBANY, N.Y. (Times Union) — The mother of a child who allegedly was confined in a “timeout” box at an elementary school has retained an attorney and is preparing to…
Expert weighs-in on collecting evidence in a fatal hit and run
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (WTEN) — We told you about that fatal hit and run in Schenectady that killed a young boy. The suspect faces a felony charge for leaving the scene of a…
Trump reclassifies marijuana to boost medical research, impacts New York economy
ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday to reclassify marijuana as a Schedule III drug, a move aimed at facilitating medical…