The State Department is preparing to let go of some employees soon. This move is part of a big change happening within the agency. The decision comes after the Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to make these changes. Around 1, 873 people might lose their jobs. This number includes both civil and foreign service workers. The changes will affect more than...
The recent dismissal of three experienced prosecutors who handled cases tied to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot has sparked outrage. These attorneys received abrupt termination notices from Attorney General Pam Bondi, with no clear reason given. This action has been described as deeply unsettling by a federal law enforcement source, who viewed it as a direct insult to the pr...
The recent shake-up at the US Copyright Office has taken an unexpected turn. The tech industry, particularly AI companies, had hoped to gain an advantage. However, their plans seem to have backfired. The new acting leaders appointed by Trump are not friendly to the tech industry. In fact, they are quite hostile. This is a big deal because the Copyright Office pl...
The past few months have been a rollercoaster for federal workers. Tens of thousands have been abruptly let go, only to be rehired days or weeks later. This whiplash effect has left many in a state of confusion and uncertainty. The chaos began with a push to cut costs and streamline government operations. However, the methods used have been anything but smooth. Prob...
The recent political climate has led to some surprising changes. Doug Emhoff, the first Jewish spouse of a vice president, was removed from the United States Holocaust Memorial Council. Emhoff took to the public to express his disappointment. He stressed that remembering the Holocaust should never be about politics. He warned that using such a tragic event for po...
The Trump administration just got a boost in its efforts to streamline the federal workforce. A panel of judges from the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals recently overturned a lower court's decision. This ruling means that the Trump administration can once again fire probationary federal workers. These are typically employees in their first or second year on the job, ...
The highest court in the land has stepped in to temporarily allow the Trump administration to remove two board members from independent agencies. This move hints at their potential backing for the president's desire to have more control over hiring and firing decisions. The court's chief, John Roberts, put a hold on a lower court's decision that had temporarily rein...
The White House recently saw some major changes in its national security team. This shake-up was influenced by an unexpected figure: Laura Loomer. She is known for her far-right views and has been banned from several platforms for promoting hate speech and conspiracy theories. Loomer managed to secure a meeting with former President Trump. During this meeting, sh...
The recent dismissal of many employees from NOAA, the agency responsible for U. S. weather forecasts, has sparked concern among scientists. This move, part of a broader effort to reduce the federal workforce, could have serious consequences. Lives are at stake, especially during extreme weather events, which are becoming more frequent and intense due to climate chang...
Hundreds of people gathered at national parks in Southern California to voice their concerns about the future of public lands. The protests were sparked by the recent mass firings of federal employees, including many who worked in national parks. Protesters in Joshua Tree National Park waved American flags and held signs expressing their fears about the potential for...