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US news
fromwww.npr.org
22 hours ago

New lawsuit argues Trump and DOGE's government overhaul is unconstitutional

Labor unions and nonprofits challenge Trump's federal workforce downsizing as unconstitutional.
US news
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Judge orders Trump to reinstate probationary workers let go in mass firings across multiple agencies

A federal judge ordered reinstatement of thousands of probationary employees fired during mass layoffs due to lack of authority and procedural compliance.
fromFast Company
1 day ago
SF politics

How Trump's mass firings could quickly hollow out the Black middle class

Trump's policies threaten the federal jobs that have historically uplifted Black Americans into the middle class.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 days ago
US politics

Judge Blocks Trump Order Ending Union Protections for Federal Workers

Federal worker unions significantly impede Trump's plans to reduce the government workforce.
Lawsuits from unions have successfully protected workers from firings during Trump's tenure.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
22 hours ago

New lawsuit argues Trump and DOGE's government overhaul is unconstitutional

Labor unions and nonprofits challenge Trump's federal workforce downsizing as unconstitutional.
US news
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Judge orders Trump to reinstate probationary workers let go in mass firings across multiple agencies

A federal judge ordered reinstatement of thousands of probationary employees fired during mass layoffs due to lack of authority and procedural compliance.
SF politics
fromFast Company
1 day ago

How Trump's mass firings could quickly hollow out the Black middle class

Trump's policies threaten the federal jobs that have historically uplifted Black Americans into the middle class.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 days ago

Judge Blocks Trump Order Ending Union Protections for Federal Workers

Federal worker unions significantly impede Trump's plans to reduce the government workforce.
Lawsuits from unions have successfully protected workers from firings during Trump's tenure.
more#labor-unions
#trump-administration
Washington Nationals
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Judge orders thousands of fired federal workers to be rehired

Federal agencies are ordered to reinstate thousands of employees fired under Trump's initiative to reduce the federal workforce.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

A Judge Ordered the U.S. to Rehire Thousands of Workers

A federal judge ordered the rehiring of thousands of unlawfully fired workers from six federal agencies, deeming the mass firings a sham.
US politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Judge Orders Thousands of Fired Federal Employees to Be Reinstated Immediately

Federal judge reinstates thousands of illegally fired probationary federal workers, protecting their employment rights against the Trump administration's actions.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

Trump to 'Take Good Care' of Veterans by Firing 80,000 VA Employees

Trump's administration aggressively cuts federal spending and agency staffing, notably affecting the Department of Veterans Affairs.
A potential reduction of 80,000 jobs at the VA could disrupt care and services for veterans.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Trump Says Future Job Cuts Will Be Done With Scalpel' Not a Hatchet'

Trump's next phase for workforce cuts will be precise and collaborative, involving input from cabinet secretaries and Elon Musk.
Washington Nationals
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Judge orders thousands of fired federal workers to be rehired

Federal agencies are ordered to reinstate thousands of employees fired under Trump's initiative to reduce the federal workforce.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

A Judge Ordered the U.S. to Rehire Thousands of Workers

A federal judge ordered the rehiring of thousands of unlawfully fired workers from six federal agencies, deeming the mass firings a sham.
US politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Judge Orders Thousands of Fired Federal Employees to Be Reinstated Immediately

Federal judge reinstates thousands of illegally fired probationary federal workers, protecting their employment rights against the Trump administration's actions.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

Trump to 'Take Good Care' of Veterans by Firing 80,000 VA Employees

Trump's administration aggressively cuts federal spending and agency staffing, notably affecting the Department of Veterans Affairs.
A potential reduction of 80,000 jobs at the VA could disrupt care and services for veterans.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Trump Says Future Job Cuts Will Be Done With Scalpel' Not a Hatchet'

Trump's next phase for workforce cuts will be precise and collaborative, involving input from cabinet secretaries and Elon Musk.
more#trump-administration
#elon-musk
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Trump administration briefing: Trump changes tack on tariffs again as US plans to close consulates

Trump delays tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico despite recent trade tensions.
Remote teams
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Why is Elon Musk so obsessed with 'ghost employees'?

Elon Musk's push for verifying employee existence reflects broader efforts to ensure accountability within organizations.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Elon Musk tells Republicans he isn't to blame for mass firings of federal workers

Elon Musk is distancing himself from mass federal worker firings, asserting that hiring and firing decisions are up to individual agencies.
US politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

As Dems Mull GOP's Continuing Resolution, Sources Say Elon Musk Actually Wants a Shutdown

Musk's DOGE may benefit from a government shutdown by enabling accelerated firings of federal workers.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Trump administration briefing: Trump changes tack on tariffs again as US plans to close consulates

Trump delays tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico despite recent trade tensions.
Remote teams
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Why is Elon Musk so obsessed with 'ghost employees'?

Elon Musk's push for verifying employee existence reflects broader efforts to ensure accountability within organizations.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Elon Musk tells Republicans he isn't to blame for mass firings of federal workers

Elon Musk is distancing himself from mass federal worker firings, asserting that hiring and firing decisions are up to individual agencies.
US politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

As Dems Mull GOP's Continuing Resolution, Sources Say Elon Musk Actually Wants a Shutdown

Musk's DOGE may benefit from a government shutdown by enabling accelerated firings of federal workers.
more#elon-musk
#cybersecurity
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

CISA scrambles to contact fired employees after court rules layoffs 'unlawful' | TechCrunch

CISA is actively reaching out to over 130 former employees to reinstate them following a court ruling.
fromNextgov.com
6 days ago
Privacy professionals

Top intelligence lawmaker fears China may exploit DOGE's changes to government

Chinese espionage may exploit distracted federal workers due to government restructuring and workforce reductions.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

CISA scrambles to contact fired employees after court rules layoffs 'unlawful' | TechCrunch

CISA is actively reaching out to over 130 former employees to reinstate them following a court ruling.
fromNextgov.com
6 days ago
Privacy professionals

Top intelligence lawmaker fears China may exploit DOGE's changes to government

Chinese espionage may exploit distracted federal workers due to government restructuring and workforce reductions.
more#cybersecurity
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

With CDC injury prevention team gutted, 'we will not know what is killing us'

Laid-off CDC staff were about to launch critical initiatives for tracking injuries and concussions before being cut.
SF politics
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Critics Slam Trump's Plan to Fill Federal Government With "Political Cronies"

The proposed rule could politicize federal jobs, affecting 50,000 civil servants by removing their job protections.
#government-efficiency
Non-profit organizations
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Federal workers protest outside Javits Center to rally against illegal mass firings | amNewYork

Public protests against mass federal layoffs highlight widespread disapproval of DOGE's approach to government efficiency.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 weeks ago
US news

No Toilet Paper and No Privacy: Returning to the Office, Federal Workers Walk Into Chaos

Federal workers face logistical challenges and shortages upon returning to office environments, leading to low morale and inefficiencies.
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago
Women in technology

Building a Stronger Federal Workforce in an Era of Cost-Cutting

Federal agencies must focus on developing internal workforce capabilities due to rising costs and job cuts.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago
US news

DOGE places entire staff of homelessness agency on leave

The USICH staff was placed on administrative leave amid federal workforce reductions, impacting homelessness policy execution.
Non-profit organizations
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Federal workers protest outside Javits Center to rally against illegal mass firings | amNewYork

Public protests against mass federal layoffs highlight widespread disapproval of DOGE's approach to government efficiency.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 weeks ago
US news

No Toilet Paper and No Privacy: Returning to the Office, Federal Workers Walk Into Chaos

Federal workers face logistical challenges and shortages upon returning to office environments, leading to low morale and inefficiencies.
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago
Women in technology

Building a Stronger Federal Workforce in an Era of Cost-Cutting

Federal agencies must focus on developing internal workforce capabilities due to rising costs and job cuts.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago
US news

DOGE places entire staff of homelessness agency on leave

The USICH staff was placed on administrative leave amid federal workforce reductions, impacting homelessness policy execution.
more#government-efficiency
Remote teams
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

The Manufactured Chaos in Government

Federal employees face not just low morale but systemic dysfunction due to recent government policies affecting their work environment.
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago
Washington Nationals

NOAA scientists scrub toilets, rethink experiments after service contracts end

Disruptions in contracts at the Montlake lab compromise safety and operational support, reflecting wider chaos affecting federal agencies under the current administration.
#housing-market
NYC real estate
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

Strong Jobs Growth Is Overshadowed by Tariff Turmoil, Dimming Prospects for Housing Market Revival

Despite unexpected job growth, economic uncertainty from tariffs may hinder housing market recovery.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
NYC real estate

DOGE cuts haven't upended DC's rental market yet - but a more powerful catalyst could send rents soaring

Rent in Washington, DC rose 3.3% in February, contrasting with nationwide declines, amid ongoing shifts in the housing market influenced by federal workforce changes.
NYC real estate
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

Strong Jobs Growth Is Overshadowed by Tariff Turmoil, Dimming Prospects for Housing Market Revival

Despite unexpected job growth, economic uncertainty from tariffs may hinder housing market recovery.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
NYC real estate

DOGE cuts haven't upended DC's rental market yet - but a more powerful catalyst could send rents soaring

Rent in Washington, DC rose 3.3% in February, contrasting with nationwide declines, amid ongoing shifts in the housing market influenced by federal workforce changes.
more#housing-market
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
SF politics

Exclusive | Workers at military health agency spent $3.3 million and 87,000 hours working on their own union benefits

Federal workers spent $3.3 million on union duties while taxpayer-funded.
DHA's spending on union time raises concerns over resource allocation.
Sen. Ernst criticizes federal workforce mismanagement.
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago
NYC parents

This small Montana town is the gateway to Yellowstone. Trump's budget cuts could decimate it

Protests in Gardiner, MT highlight the crisis caused by layoffs in the National Park Service and their impact on local economies.
#job-cuts
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Homeland Security makes cuts to civil rights and immigration oversight offices

DHS is cutting jobs in civil rights oversight offices to streamline operations and improve immigration enforcement.
The cuts are part of a wider federal effort to reduce workforce within government agencies.
fromBusiness Insider
4 weeks ago
Healthcare

Insiders tell us it's chaos as Tesla's layoff playbook hits another federal agency

Federal job cuts at HHS lead to significant layoffs using badge scans, causing distress among employees.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Homeland Security makes cuts to civil rights and immigration oversight offices

DHS is cutting jobs in civil rights oversight offices to streamline operations and improve immigration enforcement.
The cuts are part of a wider federal effort to reduce workforce within government agencies.
fromBusiness Insider
4 weeks ago
Healthcare

Insiders tell us it's chaos as Tesla's layoff playbook hits another federal agency

Federal job cuts at HHS lead to significant layoffs using badge scans, causing distress among employees.
more#job-cuts
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago
SF politics

GSA reopens its Deferred Resignation Program and finalizes location consolidation

GSA offers deferred-resignation opportunities to employees as workforce restructuring continues.
#remote-work
Remote teams
fromPlanetizen
1 month ago

Commentary: How Remote Work Supports Rural Communities

Remote work strengthens the federal workforce and benefits rural communities by decentralizing power and enhancing collaboration.
Washington Nationals
fromUSA TODAY
1 month ago

Big problem emerges in IRS return-to-office mandate: Not enough desks

IRS suspended back-to-office mandate due to insufficient workspace for returning customer service employees.
The agency's growth in workforce is linked to funding from the Inflation Reduction Act.
fromAlternet.org
1 month ago
US news

Military spouses face 'whiplash' as CNN inquiry prompts Trump's OPM to reverse reascended exemptions

Military spouses employed by the federal government are facing uncertainty regarding remote work policies, impacting their job security.
Remote teams
fromPlanetizen
1 month ago

Commentary: How Remote Work Supports Rural Communities

Remote work strengthens the federal workforce and benefits rural communities by decentralizing power and enhancing collaboration.
Washington Nationals
fromUSA TODAY
1 month ago

Big problem emerges in IRS return-to-office mandate: Not enough desks

IRS suspended back-to-office mandate due to insufficient workspace for returning customer service employees.
The agency's growth in workforce is linked to funding from the Inflation Reduction Act.
fromAlternet.org
1 month ago
US news

Military spouses face 'whiplash' as CNN inquiry prompts Trump's OPM to reverse reascended exemptions

Military spouses employed by the federal government are facing uncertainty regarding remote work policies, impacting their job security.
more#remote-work
Washington DC
fromRaw Story
1 month ago

Trump puts staff at risk of Legionnaire's Disease with rush to ban remote work: report

Federal workers returning to offices face severe shortages in hygiene and staffing due to lack of preparation for in-person work.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Retirement

Social Security Administration Will No Longer Allow Changes Made by Phone

The Social Security Administration now requires identity verification online or in-person for benefit changes, complicating access for older and disabled individuals.
Environment
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Trump Administration Aims to Eliminate E.P.A.'s Scientific Research Arm

EPA's plan to cut its scientific research staff may severely impact environmental protection efforts.
Dallas Cowboys
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

These Texas Counties Have the Greatest Number of Defense Department Employees

The Department of Defense employs a significant number of individuals across states, especially Texas, due to numerous military installations.
SF politics
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 month ago

DOGE is changing California - and Democrats worry it's just starting - San Jose Spotlight

California faces significant staffing and funding cuts due to Department of Government Efficiency reductions, notably impacting its federal workforce and critical services.
US Elections
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Inside Trump's War on the I.R.S.: Dropped Audits and a Skeleton Staff

The IRS is struggling to maintain tax enforcement capacity following significant layoffs, delaying crucial audits and potentially increasing the deficit.
US news
fromFast Company
1 month ago

151,000 jobs were added to the U.S. in February, but unemployment is up 4.1%

The U.S. added 151,000 jobs in February, but economic outlook worsens due to trade war threats and job cuts in the federal workforce.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

DOGE wants them 'gone' but makes it hard for federal workers to move on

Federal workers feel trapped by chaotic layoffs under DOGE, impacting their careers and reputations.
SF politics
fromChron
1 month ago

Governor directs Texas state employees to return to office full-time

Texas state employees are returning to full-time office work following directives from the governor's office, mirroring federal trends.
SF politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Rep. Liccardo invited a fired federal worker to Trump speech who then got his job back

Rep. Sam Liccardo highlights the impact of federal workforce reductions on veterans during a presidential address.
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