Congress is working to pass appropriations bills to prevent a government shutdown, especially with potential shifts in House/Senate control. A December shutdown remains a possibility.
A GAO report reveals transparency issues in the Trump administration's Department of Government Performance (DOGE). Investigators faced data gaps, hindering verification of ethics training and financial disclosures for many employees, including special government employees.
EU home ministers convene to address the Ceuta migrant crisis, offering solidarity to Spain and strategizing to prevent future influxes. Discussions include Italy's proposals for non-EU return centers, concerns over disinformation, and the urgent need for stronger border controls and unified European action.
The AFGE union is suing EEOC Chair Andrea Lucas for a secret order halting federal class-action discrimination cases, impacting thousands of employees. The union claims this unannounced directive breaches EEOC's own rules, leaving affected workers without legal recourse.
