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…
DNI Tulsi Gabbard Plans ODNI Workforce Cut in $700M Shakeup
WASHINGTON, D.C. (ClearanceJobs) — On Wednesday, Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard announced that the Office of the Director of National Intelligence…
Trump’s decision puts him in charge of D.C. National Guard troops
WASHINGTON, D.C. (The Washington Post) — President Donald Trump’s decision to use Title 32 to activate D.C. National Guard forces will allow him to use them to conduct law…
Trump’s Firing of BLS Head Hurts Confidence in Labor Department
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Bloomberg Law) — President Donald Trump’s decision to fire the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics carries reputational risks for the Department of…
Australian Officer Loses Security Clearance Over Israel Ties—A Warning for U.S. Military?
WASHINGTON, D.C. (ClearanceJobs) — Earlier this year, an Australian Army officer was stripped of his security clearance. He wasn’t accused of sharing state secrets. Still,…
Classified Workplace Changes: DCSA Deadlines and Transitions Applicants and Holders Need to Know
Following the Global Financial Crisis (2008) and the COVID Pandemic (2020-2023), many young professionals sought Federal work as a means of building security in their professional…