Limited federal spending, potential budget cuts, and future economic challenges including Medicare and Social Security are anticipated due to rising debt and legislative logjam. Midterm solutions are forcing features.
A new Education Department rule narrowing PSLF eligibility faces opposition for targeting nonprofits whose missions don't align with the Trump administration, impacting public service employees and vital community work.
The Trump administration is dismantling the Education Department by using interagency agreements, shifting programs to other agencies despite legal challenges and staff reductions. Critics decry the impact on education.
Senators launch a probe into Frank Bisignano's role at Fiserv, focusing on financial projections, government contracts, and potential conflicts of interest during the Trump administration era. Questions raised about Direct Express contract.
Acting FHFA IG Joe Allen removed after sharing info with the DA and planning to notify Congress of non-cooperation. Trump administration increasingly targets independent oversight.
IBEW sues the Trump administration, claiming executive orders violate collective bargaining rights at Power and Interior divisions, protected by the 1978 Civil Service Reform Act.
Democrats and advocates protest the Trump admin's refusal to use USDA reserves for SNAP, amidst concerns about food security and potential benefit disruptions for millions. Food costs are rising.
The Trump administration pushes deregulation via expedited reviews and waivers, sparking debate over cost-benefit analyses and potential legal challenges. Public participation concerns arise.
Trump admin. threatened layoffs due to funding bill impasse. Shutdown impacted federal workers, SNAP, and housing programs. Political divide evident in perceived impacts across states.
FEMA faces staffing shortages with 9.5% workforce reduction under Trump. Leadership changes and policy shifts raise concerns about disaster response effectiveness. Katrina Declaration signed by employees.
FAR 22.8 is removed following Trump's anti-DEI order, eliminating affirmative action plan requirements for federal contractors. Discrimination laws like Title VII still apply. Public comment is open.
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.
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.
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.
A federal court blocked the Trump administration's attempt to ban collective bargaining at the Defense Department's education agency (DODEA), siding with teachers' unions and citing a failure to prove irreparable harm.
The Trump administration froze at least $410B in federal funding, raising shutdown concerns. Democrats oppose partisan resolutions. Key NOAA funding for seaside resilience is at risk of expiring. Impoundment investigations ongoing.
Trump administration aims for deregulation, rolling back regulations on energy, emissions, and employee rights. Changes to federal employee removal and disciplinary procedures are also planned. Favoritism accused.
