Federal agencies responsible for managing public lands and resources were thrown into chaos after thousands of workers were fired. These agencies are crucial for conservation, recreation, and resource development across vast areas of public lands. The firings have left significant gaps in their ability to respond to emergencies, including wildfires, which are becomin...
In a recent legal development, a federal judge has declined to halt Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from accessing federal data systems. This decision comes after a group of Democratic state attorneys general tried to temporarily block Musk and DOGE from accessing sensitive government information. Judge Tanya Chutkan, who was appoint...
Imagine working hard to make sure seniors get affordable medicines, or to stop dangerous chemicals from getting into our food. Imagine fighting to lower the high maternal death rates in America. These were the jobs of thousands of dedicated government employees. But suddenly, they found themselves out of work. Why? Because of a big shake-up in the federal government,...
The federal government has started a wave of firings, with probationary employees at the Department of Education and the Small Business Administration being the first to go. This move is part of the Trump administration's plan to significantly reduce the number of federal workers. The firings are not a surprise. The administration has been talking about this...
Federal employees are told to erase their pronouns from emails and paper forms. Why? Because the government wants all things gender related to be deleted from all official documents. This change happened quickly. There was an order from the President. Federal workers were told to follow it by 5 PM on Friday. Some government agencies are taking it a step fu...
Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) has taken a stand against federal agencies negotiating telework contracts with employees. She's particularly concerned about the potential waste of taxpayer money and decreased productivity. With the incoming Trump administration, federal unions are rushing to finalize telework agreements that would extend until 2029, fearing interference fr...
Billionaires Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), aim to slash $2 trillion in federal spending. They've singled out several agencies like the Pentagon and Department of Education for cuts. Musk's SpaceX has contracts with some of these agencies, raising questions about potential conflicts of interest. The duo also wan...
The Supreme Court has taken on a significant case that questions Congress' ability to give power to federal agencies. This case involves the Universal Service Fund, which provides cheap phone and internet services to rural schools and low-income families. The fund is managed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and is paid for by telecom companies, which pa...
When it comes to keeping communities safe, law enforcement agencies often work together. Recently, US Attorney General Merrick Garland visited the US Attorney's Office in Providence, Rhode Island, to praise the collaborative efforts of local and federal agencies in combating violent crime and drug trafficking. Garland's visit highlighted the importance of partnershi...
The Biden administration has been working tirelessly to "Trump-proof" science, ensuring that government scientists are shielded from political interference in their research and findings. This move is a direct response to the Trump administration's repeated attempts to suppress, downplay, or ignore scientific research that contradicts their political agenda. But wha...