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US news
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 months ago

Judge clears way for Trump administration to pull thousands of USAID staffers off the job

Federal judge allows Trump administration to reduce USAID staff amid lawsuits from unions and concerns about agency shutdown's effects.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

House Republican Says 77 Million Americans Voted for Trump And Yes, Elon Musk'

Voters for Trump also backed Musk, emphasizing their influence in the election.
Musk's leadership has resulted in significant cuts to federal employment and budgets.
Questions remain about Musk's official role amid controversies regarding his access to government records.
Retirement
fromDefector
2 months ago

An Interview With A Fired USFWS Biologist | Defector

Mass firings of federal employees, including Kaesee Bourne, raise concerns about job stability and employee morale under the current administration.
US Elections
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Government jobs slashed by 23K under Trump, Elon Musk's DOGE - the most since Reagan

Federal workforce cuts under Trump are unprecedented since Reagan, with over 260,000 jobs lost this year.
NYC politics
fromFuturism
2 months ago

NASA Employees Reportedly Started Booing When Elon Musk Was Mentioned at an All-Hands Meeting

NASA employees are frustrated with Elon Musk's directives regarding job accountability.
NYC startup
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago

A DOGE recruiter is staffing a project to deploy AI agents across the US government

AI agents could potentially replace tens of thousands of federal workers, sparking debate over job security and efficiency amidst backlash.
US news
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 months ago

Judge clears way for Trump administration to pull thousands of USAID staffers off the job

Federal judge allows Trump administration to reduce USAID staff amid lawsuits from unions and concerns about agency shutdown's effects.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

House Republican Says 77 Million Americans Voted for Trump And Yes, Elon Musk'

Voters for Trump also backed Musk, emphasizing their influence in the election.
Musk's leadership has resulted in significant cuts to federal employment and budgets.
Questions remain about Musk's official role amid controversies regarding his access to government records.
Retirement
fromDefector
2 months ago

An Interview With A Fired USFWS Biologist | Defector

Mass firings of federal employees, including Kaesee Bourne, raise concerns about job stability and employee morale under the current administration.
US Elections
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Government jobs slashed by 23K under Trump, Elon Musk's DOGE - the most since Reagan

Federal workforce cuts under Trump are unprecedented since Reagan, with over 260,000 jobs lost this year.
NYC politics
fromFuturism
2 months ago

NASA Employees Reportedly Started Booing When Elon Musk Was Mentioned at an All-Hands Meeting

NASA employees are frustrated with Elon Musk's directives regarding job accountability.
NYC startup
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago

A DOGE recruiter is staffing a project to deploy AI agents across the US government

AI agents could potentially replace tens of thousands of federal workers, sparking debate over job security and efficiency amidst backlash.
more#government-efficiency
fromThe Washington Post
3 weeks ago

A small Montana town has thrived on federal jobs. Now come Trump's cuts.

Robin Pruitt, the city council president, emphasized the critical role that researchers and federal employees play in the local economy and community engagement, stating, "They are participating in the local economy. They're volunteers for our nonprofits, for our schools. They're very engaged citizens."
US news
#trump-administration
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Judge blasts Trump's mass firing of probationary employees as a 'sham' and orders jobs to be reinstated

A judge ordered the reinstatement of probational federal employees fired under the Trump administration, citing procedural misconduct and misleading performance claims.
Social justice
fromNextgov.com
3 months ago

Oversight agency finds Trump's federal worker firings unlawful, asks for some employees to be reinstated

Trump's mass firings of probationary employees were ruled unlawful by a federal oversight agency, allowing for potential job reinstatement.
Right-wing politics
fromSlate Magazine
3 months ago

Why the Legal Theory Behind Trump's Assault on Government Is So Dangerous

Trump's administration has significantly targeted federal employees, shaking the foundations of agency independence and civil service protections.
US politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Judge orders Trump administration to give fired workers their jobs back

Judge Alsup ruled that mass firings of probationary employees during the Trump administration were unlawful and circumvented required procedures.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

A second judge ruled to temporarily reinstate federal workers, this time across 18 departments and agencies

Federal judge orders rehiring of terminated workers in 18 agencies due to lack of just cause for firings.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
2 months ago

The Other Government Shutdown Happening This Week

The Trump administration is implementing significant layoffs in federal agencies, leading to potential job losses for up to 700,000 employees.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Judge blasts Trump's mass firing of probationary employees as a 'sham' and orders jobs to be reinstated

A judge ordered the reinstatement of probational federal employees fired under the Trump administration, citing procedural misconduct and misleading performance claims.
Social justice
fromNextgov.com
3 months ago

Oversight agency finds Trump's federal worker firings unlawful, asks for some employees to be reinstated

Trump's mass firings of probationary employees were ruled unlawful by a federal oversight agency, allowing for potential job reinstatement.
Right-wing politics
fromSlate Magazine
3 months ago

Why the Legal Theory Behind Trump's Assault on Government Is So Dangerous

Trump's administration has significantly targeted federal employees, shaking the foundations of agency independence and civil service protections.
US politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Judge orders Trump administration to give fired workers their jobs back

Judge Alsup ruled that mass firings of probationary employees during the Trump administration were unlawful and circumvented required procedures.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

A second judge ruled to temporarily reinstate federal workers, this time across 18 departments and agencies

Federal judge orders rehiring of terminated workers in 18 agencies due to lack of just cause for firings.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
2 months ago

The Other Government Shutdown Happening This Week

The Trump administration is implementing significant layoffs in federal agencies, leading to potential job losses for up to 700,000 employees.
more#trump-administration
#employee-rights
SF politics
fromHigh Country News
2 months ago

Judge rules federal job cuts 'unlawful' - High Country News

Federal agencies illegally fired thousands of employees, leading to a court ruling reinstating them, highlighting unfair termination practices.
SF politics
fromHigh Country News
2 months ago

Judge rules federal job cuts 'unlawful' - High Country News

Federal agencies illegally fired thousands of employees, leading to a court ruling reinstating them, highlighting unfair termination practices.
more#employee-rights
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

OPM proposes rule to formally revive Schedule F

The proposed regulations would revive Schedule F, allowing 50,000 federal workers to be stripped of civil service protections, making them at-will employees.
SF politics
#career-transition
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
SF politics

I was fired by DOGE after I moved across the country for a job with the VA. I've been laid off before, and it was nothing like this.

fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
SF politics

I took the federal buyout and will still collect my 6-figure salary through September. As I entered my last week of work, I felt thankful.

fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
SF politics

I was fired by DOGE after I moved across the country for a job with the VA. I've been laid off before, and it was nothing like this.

fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
SF politics

I took the federal buyout and will still collect my 6-figure salary through September. As I entered my last week of work, I felt thankful.

more#career-transition
#unemployment
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Fired Federal Workers Face a Sluggish Job Market

Mass layoffs in the federal government could disrupt the calm labor market and challenge job seekers' prospects.
Current unemployment is low, but layoffs could make finding work difficult for affected federal employees.
US news
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago

Federal Job Cuts Won't Change Unemployment

Federal job cuts minimally affect unemployment rates; however, tariffs could lead to significant job losses.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

The US economy added way more jobs than expected in March, even as federal employment edged down

Job growth exceeded expectations, but unemployment unexpectedly rose to 4.2%, highlighting growing economic concerns.
US politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Judge orders Trump administration to reinstate federal employees

The Maryland court ruling addresses illegal layoffs of federal employees, issuing a preliminary injunction to restore affected federal workers in certain states.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Fired Federal Workers Face a Sluggish Job Market

Mass layoffs in the federal government could disrupt the calm labor market and challenge job seekers' prospects.
Current unemployment is low, but layoffs could make finding work difficult for affected federal employees.
US news
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago

Federal Job Cuts Won't Change Unemployment

Federal job cuts minimally affect unemployment rates; however, tariffs could lead to significant job losses.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

The US economy added way more jobs than expected in March, even as federal employment edged down

Job growth exceeded expectations, but unemployment unexpectedly rose to 4.2%, highlighting growing economic concerns.
US politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Judge orders Trump administration to reinstate federal employees

The Maryland court ruling addresses illegal layoffs of federal employees, issuing a preliminary injunction to restore affected federal workers in certain states.
more#unemployment
SF politics
fromKqed
1 month ago

Rural California Relies on the Trump Administration for Jobs. Now They're Bracing for Cuts | KQED

The dependency on federal employment in small forest towns creates significant community impacts.
Diverging views exist within Siskiyou County regarding federal land management and economic priorities.
#layoffs
NYC politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

She got her dream job at CDC back. But she's already moving on

Bri McNulty's abrupt layoff and rehiring by the CDC highlights the unpredictability associated with federal employment during downsizing efforts.
Healthcare
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

HHS starts parting with 10,000 workers as RFK Jr.'s overhaul plans come together

The Department of Health and Human Services is undergoing significant layoffs as part of a major restructuring plan.
NYC politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

She got her dream job at CDC back. But she's already moving on

Bri McNulty's abrupt layoff and rehiring by the CDC highlights the unpredictability associated with federal employment during downsizing efforts.
Healthcare
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

HHS starts parting with 10,000 workers as RFK Jr.'s overhaul plans come together

The Department of Health and Human Services is undergoing significant layoffs as part of a major restructuring plan.
more#layoffs
#job-cuts
Retirement
fromFast Company
3 months ago

Federal workers fired by Elon Musk's DOGE are sharing their anxieties on Reddit

Employees in federal departments face abrupt firings as part of a government spending cut push led by Elon Musk.
Retirement
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Black Americans describe how being a federal worker was their path to the middle class - and the heartbreak of losing it

The recent job cuts at the IRS have disproportionately affected Black workers, undermining their stability and opportunity for growth.
Retirement
fromFast Company
3 months ago

Federal workers fired by Elon Musk's DOGE are sharing their anxieties on Reddit

Employees in federal departments face abrupt firings as part of a government spending cut push led by Elon Musk.
Retirement
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Black Americans describe how being a federal worker was their path to the middle class - and the heartbreak of losing it

The recent job cuts at the IRS have disproportionately affected Black workers, undermining their stability and opportunity for growth.
more#job-cuts
#reinstatement
more#reinstatement
#washington-dc
Washington DC
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Opinion | D.C. Is Becoming Another Hollowed-Out Company Town

The D.C. job market faces dramatic layoffs as federal employment is threatened, impacting local economy significantly.
Washington DC
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

DC-area homes are flooding the market with a surge in listings amid federal layoffs

The DC metro area is experiencing a significant increase in homes for sale, outpacing national trends.
Washington DC
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Opinion | D.C. Is Becoming Another Hollowed-Out Company Town

The D.C. job market faces dramatic layoffs as federal employment is threatened, impacting local economy significantly.
Washington DC
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

DC-area homes are flooding the market with a surge in listings amid federal layoffs

The DC metro area is experiencing a significant increase in homes for sale, outpacing national trends.
more#washington-dc
Law
fromabovethelaw.com
2 months ago

Morning Docket: 03.14.25

Court ruling reinstates many federal workers, indicating a shift in employment policy.
Trump's birthright citizenship order is headed to the Supreme Court for review.
Delaware Senate approves bill allowing corporations to state legal preferences.
Newsmax pays $40 million for false election statements, highlighting media accountability.
#remote-work
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I'm a single mom who landed a remote federal job. My 5-day office return means paying more for day care.

The stability of a federal job is now threatened by return-to-office mandates for a single mother balancing work and childcare.
Remote teams
fromThe Hill
3 months ago

Let's end remote work without accountability in the federal workforce

Trump's executive order mandates in-person federal work, ending COVID-era remote arrangements.
Federal employment complexities complicate the transition back to office work.
Remote teams
fromHR Brew
2 months ago

How the federal government's RTO may affect corporate America

Trump's executive order mandates federal employees return to in-person work, signaling a potential shift in workplace policies across the private sector.
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I'm a single mom who landed a remote federal job. My 5-day office return means paying more for day care.

The stability of a federal job is now threatened by return-to-office mandates for a single mother balancing work and childcare.
Remote teams
fromThe Hill
3 months ago

Let's end remote work without accountability in the federal workforce

Trump's executive order mandates in-person federal work, ending COVID-era remote arrangements.
Federal employment complexities complicate the transition back to office work.
Remote teams
fromHR Brew
2 months ago

How the federal government's RTO may affect corporate America

Trump's executive order mandates federal employees return to in-person work, signaling a potential shift in workplace policies across the private sector.
more#remote-work
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Contributor: Elon Musk's layoffs would undermine wildfire protection. It's part of a bigger plan

The U.S. Forest Service has fired approximately 10% of its workforce, impacting fire safety and public land services.
The firings are under investigation for legality and pose risks to rural communities.
#public-service
NYC startup
fromAxios
2 months ago

NYC launches "you're hired" drive, joining other states in targeting fired federal workers

New York State has launched a job portal for displaced federal workers, promoting various public service job opportunities.
SF politics
fromwww.esquire.com
3 months ago

President Trump and Elon Musk Fire Hundreds of FAA Workers

Mass firings of probationary federal workers are underway, impacting many young individuals eager for careers in public service.
Washington DC
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

This gay man was fired by DOGE. Now he's struggling to get access to critical medication

Nathan Barrera-Bunch was terminated from the VA unexpectedly and without explanation, reflecting broader firings within the Trump administration's federal workforce.
The lack of performance reviews raises questions about accountability and communication in federal employee terminations.
NYC startup
fromAxios
2 months ago

NYC launches "you're hired" drive, joining other states in targeting fired federal workers

New York State has launched a job portal for displaced federal workers, promoting various public service job opportunities.
SF politics
fromwww.esquire.com
3 months ago

President Trump and Elon Musk Fire Hundreds of FAA Workers

Mass firings of probationary federal workers are underway, impacting many young individuals eager for careers in public service.
Washington DC
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

This gay man was fired by DOGE. Now he's struggling to get access to critical medication

Nathan Barrera-Bunch was terminated from the VA unexpectedly and without explanation, reflecting broader firings within the Trump administration's federal workforce.
The lack of performance reviews raises questions about accountability and communication in federal employee terminations.
more#public-service
#cybersecurity
Tech industry
fromBreaking Defense
2 months ago

Ex-NSA cyber chief warns of 'devastating impact' of potential DOGE-inspired firings

Probationary federal employee layoffs threaten U.S. cybersecurity, according to NSA's former cybersecurity director.
Tech industry
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Former NSA official says federal worker cuts will have 'devastating impact' on cyber and national security | TechCrunch

Cuts to federal probationary employees threaten U.S. cybersecurity and national security by eliminating vital talent resources.
Tech industry
fromBreaking Defense
2 months ago

Ex-NSA cyber chief warns of 'devastating impact' of potential DOGE-inspired firings

Probationary federal employee layoffs threaten U.S. cybersecurity, according to NSA's former cybersecurity director.
Tech industry
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Former NSA official says federal worker cuts will have 'devastating impact' on cyber and national security | TechCrunch

Cuts to federal probationary employees threaten U.S. cybersecurity and national security by eliminating vital talent resources.
more#cybersecurity
#government-layoffs
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Marjorie Taylor Greene Declares, Federal Employees Do Not Deserve Their Paychecks'

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene claims federal workers do not deserve paychecks, criticizing their impact on taxpayer dollars and bolstering calls for mass layoffs.
more#government-layoffs
US news
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

Your National Park Visit Could Be Different This Summer Following NPS Layoffs-What to Know

NPS faces significant staff reductions impacting park operations and visitor experience.
Media industry
fromPoynter
2 months ago

Headlines about actor Michelle Trachtenberg's death provide a window into journalism - Poynter

Headline choices reflect both recognition and algorithm-driven priorities in journalism.
Balancing reporting on government job losses requires sensitivity toward affected individuals.
Law
fromAxios
2 months ago

Judge temporarily halts Trump admin's federal worker mass firings, finds action likely illegal

A federal court ruled against the OPM's authority to direct federal employee terminations, reinforcing agency autonomy in employment decisions.
Career
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

I'm a Workplace Expert. I Have Some Advice for Fired Federal Workers.

Transitioning federal workers face new challenges entering the private job market after mass layoffs.
US politics
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
3 months ago

Trump revels in mass federal firings and jeers at Biden before adoring conservative crowd

Trump's administration is focused on dramatically reducing federal employment and reshaping government.
The president believes he will create a lasting Republican political majority.
Trump emphasized stronger immigration policies alongside the push for federal firings.
Agriculture
fromWIRED
3 months ago

USDA Layoffs Derail Projects Benefiting American Farmers

USDA layoffs disrupt crucial scientific research and conservation efforts within agriculture.
#termination
US news
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Hundreds of EPA employees were fired. Then some were told that it was a mistake.

EPA mistakenly terminated hundreds of staff, then rescinded some firings shortly after, causing confusion and distress among employees.
Retirement
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Fired federal worker: I feel like cruelty is the point'

Federal workers face sudden and impersonal terminations amid a purge targeting probationary employees, contributing to confusion and distress.
US news
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Hundreds of EPA employees were fired. Then some were told that it was a mistake.

EPA mistakenly terminated hundreds of staff, then rescinded some firings shortly after, causing confusion and distress among employees.
Retirement
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Fired federal worker: I feel like cruelty is the point'

Federal workers face sudden and impersonal terminations amid a purge targeting probationary employees, contributing to confusion and distress.
more#termination
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

FDA staff handling drug safety for pets and livestock lost jobs in Trump firings

Mass firings at federal health agencies threaten the safety of veterinary drug regulation, impacting both pets and livestock.
SF politics
fromGovernment Executive
3 months ago

Despite forcing more federal employees to work in-person, the Trump administration is trying to slash government office space

Federal employees face significant challenges returning to the office due to lack of adequate workspace as remote work flexibility is diminished.
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