The Deferred Resignation Program left federal workers confused, and many still don’t have answers
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Federal News Network) — The Deferred Resignation Program reshaped the federal workforce, but not without turbulence. As the Sept. 30 deadline passed, many…
Legal insight into shocking arson cold case dismissal
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — This week, a Monroe County judge tossed out an indictment against the man accused of starting a fire at a Rochester home in 2004, which ultimately…
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…
With federal watchdogs furloughed during shutdown, Hatch Act complaints over partisan website messages stall
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Cronkite News) — It turns out that complaints about federal agency websites blaming “radical left” Democrats for the government shutdown are going into…
Lorenz Kraus pleads not guilty in court after confessing to killing his parents
ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — Lorenz Kraus, who confessed on camera to CBS6’s Greg Floyd that he killed his parents, appeared in Albany County Court on Monday morning. Kraus…
Federal workers sue the Education Department over partisan shutdown emails
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — A federal workers union is suing the Trump administration for inserting language into Department of Education employees’ out-of-office email…
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 administration taps Army Reserve and National Guard for temporary immigration judges
WASHINGTON, D.C. (The Associated Press) — The Trump administration is tapping National Guard and Army Reserve lawyers to be temporary immigration judges after firing dozens…
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…