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Ken Paxton, endorsed by Donald Trump, successfully ousted incumbent Senator John Cornyn in the Texas Republican primary runoff. This victory marks another win for Trump-backed candidates in the midterm elections.
An analysis suggests that implementing stack rankings for federal workers would likely result in negative consequences and be a disaster for the workforce.
OpenAI President Greg Brockman testified in a lawsuit, revealing that Elon Musk allegedly threatened him physically and demanded $80 billion for a Mars colonization project, wanting OpenAI to become a commercial entity. Brockman's testimony detailed concerns about Musk's involvement and knowledge of AI.
Federal employees are reporting an increase in religious proselytizing from their superiors, including emails, invitations to worship services, and religious undertones in policy decisions.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was spotted at a New York Yankees game while thousands of federal workers remained unpaid during a government shutdown.
Tabloid outlet TMZ has been tracking US Republican and Democratic lawmakers vacationing at locations like Disney World, even as the partial government shutdown entered its seventh week and federal workers missed paychecks.
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has affirmed its decision to uphold restrictions on coverage for gender-affirming care for federal employees. This ruling impacts healthcare access for a segment of the workforce.
The hiring spree comes a year after Elon Musk’s DOGE slashed thousands of government jobs
Nigeria's Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a new Exit Benefit Scheme, granting federal workers a 100% annual salary as gratuity upon retirement, effective January 2026.
US court won't block Trump from ending union bargaining for federal workers Reuters
Union coverage slightly increased last year even as White House tried to eliminate contracts for thousands of workers The number of workers covered under union contracts increased to a 16-year high in 2025, despite ongoing attempts by the Trump administration to wipe out collective bargaining agreements for tens of thousands of federal workers, according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. About 16.5 million workers were covered by a union contract in 2025, up from 16 million in 2024 and the highest level since 2009. The increase stems from workers joining unions as members – 14.7 million US workers were union members in 2025, up from 14.2 million workers in 2024. Continue reading...
Thousands have signed a House of Commons petition advocating for federal workers to continue working from home most of the week, sparking a debate on public service work arrangements.
A recent poll indicates that the mood among federal workers has reportedly worsened, with the findings linked to the performance of Dogecoin.
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend their ceasefire, reportedly by three weeks, following discussions facilitated by the United States. This extension comes amidst hopes for a potential peace deal in the region.
Over a year after significant cuts during the Trump administration, current and former US government employees are reporting difficulties in finding new employment, with some applying to hundreds of jobs.
Senator Rick Scott shared photos of his family at Disney World and publicly challenged TMZ for publishing vacation pictures of members of Congress while federal workers were unpaid during a government shutdown.
California Congressman Robert Garcia was seen enjoying drinks at a Las Vegas casino on Sunday, while thousands of federal workers faced financial hardship due to the ongoing government shutdown.
President Donald Trump has reiterated his threat to deploy ICE agents to US airports if the DHS funding standoff continues, confirming they will assist TSA staff with security checks to mitigate hours-long delays caused by the partial government shutdown, a move that has drawn concern from former officials and drawn criticism from Democrats.
Over 100,000 federal workers go without pay as Trump urges Congress to fund DHS and pass the SAVE America Act, which would require proof of citizenship to vote.
A report indicates that federal workers are postponing their retirement plans as they face persistent gaps in their savings.
“It is beyond the imagination and expectations of federal workers that the federal government left five months unpaid ab initio; not until there was much pressure there and then did the federal government effect the staggered payment of two months, leaving the balance of three months since July 2024 unpaid.” The post Labour issues Friday deadline to FG over three-month unpaid wages appeared first on Vanguard News.
US Senators have unanimously passed a resolution to suspend their own salaries during any future government shutdowns. This measure aims to prevent senators from receiving pay while other federal workers are furloughed or unpaid.
The annual award show for federal workers was a scaled-back event, with many employees reportedly too afraid or feeling too traumatized to attend. This reflects a difficult period for public servants.
Retired United States Postal Service (USPS) workers are experiencing months-long delays in receiving their retirement benefits, leading to a "pension crunch" that leaves federal workers in limbo.
A personnel agency under the Trump administration has reportedly requested medical records from federal workers, raising privacy concerns.
U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner was caught on camera attending a 'Real Housewives' watch party during a government shutdown, sparking criticism while federal workers faced unpaid leave.
Reports suggest that standard pension estimates could be misleading federal workers as they plan for retirement, potentially impacting their financial future.
New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu has called on Congress to ensure federal workers are paid, emphasizing that they should not be impacted by broader political disagreements.
The Accountant-General’s office has attributed the delayed February 2026 salaries for some federal workers to shortfalls in personnel cost allocations.
Federal employees are reportedly delaying their retirement plans due to persistent shortfalls in their savings, according to a recent report.
Readers express their opinions on Congress's actions regarding D.C. policy, the impact of unpaid federal workers, and public perception of the Ukraine conflict.