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Trump fires one-third of federal employee appeals board

The Democratic member was three years into a seven-year term on the three-member panel.

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Ethics and whistleblower officials fired by Trump

Hampton Dellinger, the ousted head of the Office of Special Counsel, filed a lawsuit that argued his removal was unlawful, and a federal judge reinstated him at least through Thursday.

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Federal prisons to house ICE detainees as Trump furthers immigration crackdown

The move raises a series of questions as staff remain unclear on how their responsibilities could change.

USPS turns a profit during busy season as DeJoy says his reforms are taking hold

The Postal Service will next look to reduce its headcount, continue consolidations and launch new products, though it still expects to lose money this year.

Musk's role as ‘special government employee’ raises ethics questions

The SpaceX founder and CEO's moves across federal agencies break with tradition and could result in legal action.

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Russ Vought, champion of Schedule F and slashing agency budgets, wins confirmation to OMB

Trump's pick for budget chief was confirmed by the Senate after Democrats held the floor for a full day to speak in opposition to him.

Trump DOJ’s focus on immigration will hurt crime-fighting efforts, Democrats argue

Senior officials in the Trump administration have recently redirected DOJ personnel and resources toward immigration enforcement.

OPM asks to dismiss email server lawsuit, citing misinterpretation of law

The agency notably released a privacy impact assessment for the dubious email server used to mass-message federal employees about a deferred resignation offer on the same day as the legal dismissal request.

DOGE enters NOAA, accesses IT systems and removes the top HR official

The Musk-led team is rooting out DEI and, some lawmakers fear, may have an eye toward grander aims at the agency.

Senate confirms new VA secretary as Dems demand he protect employees from hiring freeze and firings

Doug Collins should also not cooperate with Elon Musk's cost-cutting team or allow any funding freezes to continue, top Democrat says.

USPS offers ‘little convincing evidence’ its reform plans will succeed, regulator says

Watchdog suggests Louis DeJoy’s overhaul initiatives are destined for failure without significant changes

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Agency employees told to no longer block any funding from Trump's EOs

Following court order, some agencies have turned spending back on while others are confused an awaiting further guidance.

Musk visits and asserts growing influence at GSA

Musk has former employees installed at the government’s HR shop, and several have appeared at its acquisition, tech and real estate agency as well.

Getting mail to your door is just one part of what the postmaster general does

Alongside the business of mail delivery, the U.S. Postal Service also dwarfs the General Services Administration's real estate footprint.

Trump suggests eliminating FEMA while touring disaster site 

It’s unclear what actions the president could take to reorganize the agency without congressional approval. 

Contractors face greater scrutiny from anti-DEI executive orders

President Trump’s actions come with enforcement provisions that encourage employees to report on their companies.

Congress passes migrant detention bill that DHS said it can’t enforce without more resources

The Laken Riley Act is set to be the first bill Trump signs into law after it passed the House and Senate with bipartisan support.