U.S. Appeals Court Introduces College Athlete Employee Test
The question presented to the court was whether college athletes, because of their purported amateur status, are barred from bringing a claim under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
US allies grapple with J.D. Vance
The leader of Spainâs far-right Vox party, Santiago Abascal, today called Vance the embodiment of âthe American spirit of opportunity, freedom and prosperity in the face of hate, sectarianism and the privilege of progressive and globalist elites.â
High crimes and mental competency donât keep presidents from security clearances because, they donât get them
Just to keep the world of presidential access to classified information interesting, President Biden is facing his own national security crisis following a rambling debate performance, which has led many to question whether heâs experiencing cognitive decline impairing his judgment and ability to lead.
How does telework affect the Hatch Act? Election season doâs and donâts
Stephanie Rapp-Tully, partner at Tully Rinckey PLLC who specializes in federal employment law, said by email in 2024 that there are still a lot of âgray areas and pitfallsâ with respect to the Hatch Act and telework.
European leaders denounce political violence after shocking Trump shooting
European leaders were united on Sunday in vigorously condemning the political violence that erupted overnight across the Atlantic when a deadly shooting left former U.S. President Donald Trump injured at a campaign rally.
Trump âfelt the bulletâ hit his ear during campaign rally shooting
âI saw the man standing on his own two feet and stick his fist up in the air,â said Jondavid Longo, the Republican mayor of Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania, who attended the rally.
Feds tackle dialysis giants with antitrust probe
The agency has scrutinized Amazon over anticompetitive pricing and a large anesthesiologist group over monopolization allegations in Texas; has challenged mergers in a number of markets, including groceries and mattresses; and is expected to sue three health care companies over skyrocketing insulin costs.
Draghiâs EU competitiveness plan set to be delayed until September
His report to EU bosses in Brussels had been expected this month but it is now all-but certain to be pushed back to September, whileUrsula von der Leyen is working full-time to secure the support she needs from MEPs to win a second term as European Commission President.
Trump considering cutting back intel sharing with Europe, officials warn
U.S. intelligence briefed to NATO over the past three years has provided Washingtonâs partners with vital information about Russiaâs movements on the ground in Ukraine, including its military maneuvers and tactical advancements, the U.S. official said.
Can federal employees volunteer for political campaigns and make contributions? Election season do’s and don’ts
The OSC attorney said: âWeâre the agency that enforces the Hatch Act, so if you get guidance from us saying that youâre good to go, then thatâs your best protection against violating the law.â
Marine Le Pen vs. Jordan Bardella: Franceâs next power struggle
With National Rally officials looking with apprehension at the partyâs next big challenge, seizing the ElysĂ©e presidential palace in 2027, a budding rivalry between student and master could grow into one that tears apart one of the most successful political partnerships in French postwar history.
Irish prime minister: EU open to Keir Starmerâs Brexit plan
During the U.K.âs six week general election, Conservative candidates including former Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch repeatedly attacked Labourâs ambitions for Europe, accusing the party of failing to explain what trade-offs it would be willing to make to secure its aims.
Supreme Court rejects bid to gut federal agency
Allstates, with support of conservative groups and nearly half of U.S. states, has brought its case through the federal court system arguing OSHAâs mandate is overly broad and amounts to an unconstitutional delegation of power from Congress to the executive branch.
Detention facilities under U.S. Marshals Service lack proper oversight
GAO made eight recommendations, including that the Marshals develop and implement a plan with time frames for deputies who conduct facility reviews to complete annual training and that it regularly analyze detention operations data to identify problems and trends.
With Brussels fuming, Putin welcomes OrbĂĄn as EU leader
OrbĂĄn said earlier Friday that he was continuing a âpeace missionâ that also included a visit to Kyiv on Tuesday, where the Hungarian leader met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
A crucial step towards justice for veterans
COMMENTARY | A new bill would provide retroactive payment of benefits for veterans with covered mental health conditions stemming from military sexual trauma, an insidious issue affecting countless service members.
IRS services for underserved taxpayers are good but can be better, report says
A watchdog report published last week offered new insights on how the IRS can better use the nearly $58 billion in funding from the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act to improve taxpayer services for underserved, underrepresented and rural individuals.