Trump administration’s claims against automatic furloughed worker backpay lack legal, historical basis
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Government Executive) — The White House’s claims that a 2019 law guaranteeing backpay to both furloughed and excepted federal workers following the end…
Hegseth targets IG investigations as Signalgate report looms
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Politico) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth sprinkled several new rules into his Tuesday speech to military leaders that will carry more serious…
What Recourse Remains for Federal Correctional Employees Without a Union?
Trump Administrative efforts to undo the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978 since January 2025 continued in late summer as the anti-labor reforms initially directed at the National…
Does agency messaging blaming Democrats for government shutdown violate the Hatch Act?
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Government Executive) — The Housing and Urban Development Department’s website currently displays a red banner that says “The Radical Left in Congress…
Trump admin says US engaged in ‘armed conflict’ with drug smugglers after 4 boat strikes
WASHINGTON, D.C. (New York Post) — The Trump administration has informed Congress that the US engaged in “non-international armed conflict” with drug cartels following…
Donald Trump’s Plans for ‘Irreversible’ Firings Face Major Legal Hurdles
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Newsweek) — As the U.S. government entered its first shutdown since 2019, President Donald Trump escalated warnings that the funding lapse could allow his…
Federal Employees, Prepare: OPM’s Suitability Overhaul Is Coming
It was back in March of 2025 that President Trump directed OPM to revise its suitability rules. But it was not until June that the actual text became publicly available for…
What OPM’s Suitability Changes Mean for Federal Employees—The Basics
June 2025, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) proposed big changes to suitability policies and procedures. Suitability has been a metric for evaluating prospective federal…
Procedural Points | Air Force Special Access Program (AF SAP) Appeals Process
*Alert | January 2026 DAF/SAPCO Policy Changes* Updated January 30, 2026 January 21, 2026, the DAF replaced AF SAP appeal hearings with an administrative appeal process via…
The Role of an Attorney in Your Security Clearance Process
The security world is one of privileges, not rights. Security clearance laws, rules, and regulations prioritize national security by design. When you receive eligibility for…