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…
Inside EPA’s hunt for employees who signed the dissent letter
WASHINGTON, D.C. (E&E News) — EPA was rocked this summer when dozens of employees signed an open letter blasting the Trump administration’s disregard for science and…
Judge’s Order Saps Trump’s Legal Case for Shutdown Layoffs
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Bloomberg Law) — A district court judge torpedoed the Trump administration’s argument for firing federal workers during the government shutdown, throwing…
DoD strips job protections from civilian employees, directs managers to fire with ‘speed and conviction’
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Federal News Network) — The Defense Department is stripping away job protections from its civilian employees and directing managers to “act with speed…
Pentagon moves to fire civilian personnel with ‘speed and conviction’
WASHINGTON, D.C. (The Washington Post) — The Pentagon removed key protections for defense civilian workers and directed that managers move with “speed and conviction” to…