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.
Legislation ensures conflict-free process for FBI whistleblowers facing security clearance withdrawal due to retaliation. Protects those who speak out against wrongdoing, ensuring fair treatment and justice.
The Expanding Whistleblower Protections for Professionals Act of 2025 (S. 874) reinforces protections for federal contractor whistleblowers, closes loopholes, and shields them from retaliation for reporting fraud, waste, and misuse.
In an Aug. 29 blog post, Chief Randy Moore said that the Forest Service was planning its fiscal 2025 budget allocations under a scenario of “a potentially budget-limited future” after previous legislation provided additional funding and pay raises for its wildland firefighters.
