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    Health Coverage: Dependent Children Up to Age 26

    Health Coverage: Dependent Children Up to Age 26

    Children can remain on their parent's health insurance until 26. TCC enrollment after age 26 requires timely action and premium payments. Conversion options exist for continuous coverage.


    Trump Administration Layoffs: Court Battles and Shutdown Impact

    Trump Administration Layoffs: Court Battles and Shutdown Impact

    Trump administration faces legal challenges over layoffs (RIFs) during government shutdown. Court order halts new RIFs temporarily. OMB accused of illegal routing and exploiting the closure.


    Trump’s NASA Union Battle: Collective Bargaining Rights Clash

    Trump’s NASA Union Battle: Collective Bargaining Rights Clash

    Union sues Trump admin over stripping collective bargaining rights from NASA workers, alleging retaliation for opposing anti-union actions. Claims NASA not related to national security.


    Musk’s Security Clearance: Public Disclosure vs. Privacy

    Musk’s Security Clearance: Public Disclosure vs. Privacy

    Court orders release of Elon Musk's security clearance info, citing his public disclosures. Ruling balances privacy, national security, and public's right to know. Impacts security clearance accountability.


    Government Shutdown: Federal Workers Face Pay Delays

    Government Shutdown: Federal Workers Face Pay Delays

    Federal workers face delayed paychecks and financial uncertainty during the government shutdown. Many are working without pay, impacting personal finances and essential government services. Shutdown affects 700,000+ furloughed employees.


    UK Net Migration: Post-Brexit Policies and Public Opinion

    UK Net Migration: Post-Brexit Policies and Public Opinion

    UK net migration surged to 431,000 in 2024. Post-Brexit immigration policies and small boat crossings impact public perception, with many favoring a pre-Brexit or Australian-style system. Current policies face strong disapproval.


    Air Traffic Controller Shortage & Shutdown Impacts

    Air Traffic Controller Shortage & Shutdown Impacts

    FAA faces air traffic controller shortage exacerbated by shutdowns. Sickouts, training gaps, and financial stress impact air safety & cause flight delays. Command center manages capacity amid staffing issues.


    IRS Furlough Back Pay Controversy & Trump Admin

    IRS Furlough Back Pay Controversy & Trump Admin

    IRS retracts advice on furlough back pay, aligning with Trump administration's stance. Democrats and Republicans reject the new legal argument. The 2019 Civil Servant Fair Therapy Act is at the center of the controversy.


    Estonia’s Neo Factory: Rare Earth Magnet Production & Defiance

    Estonia’s Neo Factory: Rare Earth Magnet Production & Defiance

    Neo's Narva factory in Estonia is producing rare earth magnets for EVs and wind turbines, defying Russian hostility and reducing reliance on China. It boosts Europe's green transition and industrial competitiveness.


    Macron’s Crisis: Lecornu’s Reappointment & French Political Turmoil

    Macron’s Crisis: Lecornu’s Reappointment & French Political Turmoil

    Macron faces political turmoil after Lecornu's reappointment and government's brief resignation. Socialists threaten no-confidence vote, raising risk of new elections amid rising populism. France's economy also faces scrutiny.


    Government Shutdown: Dems Push for Military & Federal Employee Pay

    Government Shutdown: Dems Push for Military & Federal Employee Pay

    Democrats push for immediate pay for military and federal workers during the government shutdown, proposing actions to alleviate its effects and targeting billionaires with a new tax. The Senate continues to reject funding bills.


    Shutdown Advice Act: Financial Protection During Government Shutdowns

    Shutdown Advice Act: Financial Protection During Government Shutdowns

    The Shutdown Advice Act seeks to protect individuals/businesses during government shutdowns. It advises financial institutions to offer loan modifications & credit, preventing negative reporting to credit agencies. Congressman Suhas Subramanyam is sponsoring.


    Government Shutdown Impacts: Farmers, Security, and Nuclear Programs

    Government Shutdown Impacts: Farmers, Security, and Nuclear Programs

    US Government shutdown impacts farmers due to tariffs, jeopardizes law enforcement, and threatens nuclear security funding. Officials seek to minimize the impact on Americans.


    Government Shutdown: Senate Vote & Agency Impacts

    Government Shutdown: Senate Vote & Agency Impacts

    Senate to vote on House-backed bill to avert government shutdown. Agencies navigate funding gap with carryover funds, facing potential furloughs and service disruptions. Employee uncertainty rises.


    CIA & ODNI: Senate Confirmation Fight Looms Over Intelligence Counsel

    CIA & ODNI: Senate Confirmation Fight Looms Over Intelligence Counsel

    Proposed removal of Senate confirmation for CIA & ODNI counsels sparks debate. Critics warn of compromised transparency & oversight in the intelligence community. Civil rights groups voice concerns.


    DHS Intelligence: Workforce Reduction & Restructuring

    DHS Intelligence: Workforce Reduction & Restructuring

    DHS Intelligence and Analysis (I&A) renews efforts to reduce workforce via deferred resignation program (DRP). Aiming for 500 employees after earlier cuts faced pushback. Restructuring underway.


    IRS, SSA, and Bisignano: Privacy Concerns & Trump Admin

    IRS, SSA, and Bisignano: Privacy Concerns & Trump Admin

    Bisignano's dual role at IRS & SSA raises privacy fears amid data consolidation efforts by the Trump administration. Concerns over data access and potential conflicts of interest arise.