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Treasury to take over defaulted student loans as Education Department winds down
The Trump administration is shifting a $1.7 trillion portfolio to the Treasury Department in a multiphase process to dismantle the Education Department, drawing sharp criticism from Democrats and labor groups
Interior renews campaign for employees to snitch on ‘DEI discrimination’ in the department
The refusal to participate in DEI activities is covered by whistleblower protection laws, DOI says.
Migrants who attack federal law enforcement animals could face expedited deportation
The Bill to Outlaw Wounding of Official Working (BOWOW) Animals Act passed in the House, but drew opposition from Democrats over concerns it is redundant and poses a threat to due process.
Fired MSPB member appeals to Supreme Court
Attorneys for former Democratic Merit Systems Protection Board Member Cathy Harris argued that however the justices rule in a similar case involving the Federal Trade Commission, Congress can prescribe removal protections for officials at “purely adjudicative” agencies.
Trump's new DHS nominee promises some changes, adequate staffing amid shutdown-induced departures
DHS will be "adequately staffed" after the shutdown, Markwayne Mullin says, though he warns the ongoing shutdown could have significant mission impacts.
ICE enforcement practices raise questions about oversight of pregnant and postpartum detainees
New figures show Immigration and Customs Enforcement is detaining and deporting vulnerable populations, highlighting gaps in agency policy and oversight.
Nearly $1 stamps? Lawmakers contemplate how to avert USPS financial crisis
During a hearing, officials testified that the Postal Service will likely run out of money without congressional intervention.
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Inside DOGE’s early days of pressure campaigns, rule breaking and ‘chaos’
Twenty-three hours of court testimony offer a rare glimpse into the Trump cost-cutting group that officials say “felt more like a club” than the agencies they were breaking.
Federal prosecutors are trying new legal approaches for border cases
The move is raising questions about using military-designated land for civilian enforcement and how agencies coordinate across federal lines.
States sue HUD over fair housing guidance tied to enforcement funding
Sixteen states and D.C. say HUD memos restricting reimbursement for certain discrimination cases could conflict with state laws and undermine investigations by agencies that enforce fair housing protections.
When disaster strikes, census data can help show who is in harm’s way
The agency’s updated OnTheMap for Emergency Management tool shows how population and workforce data can support rapid response and recovery operations during hurricanes, floods, wildfires and other natural disasters.
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Kristi Noem turned DHS immigration enforcement into her personal platform
The former Homeland Security chief made her polished, steely-eyed persona inseparable from deportation and the agency she led.
DHS has no top cop. Congress should fix that
COMMENTARY | Without a Senate-confirmed law enforcement deputy, DHS has no official to answer for ICE, CBP or Secret Service actions.
Lawmakers seek watchdog probe into former acting CISA chief’s polygraph failures
A letter penned by House Democrats indicates CISA’s former acting director failed a second polygraph examination during his tenure.
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Union and lawmakers criticize HUD’s handling of HQ move as questions go unanswered
Employees and Democratic senators claim HUD officials have not been forthcoming with operational or budget details related to the move to Virginia, which they argue could run afoul of federal law.
Vought takes aim at GAO in new guidance
This is not the first time the head of the Office of Management and Budget has pushed back against Congress’ watchdog.
White House, Democrats trade blame for missed paychecks and airport delays
More than 100,000 federal workers are slated to miss entire paychecks in the coming days.
Bipartisan bill would authorize the Secret Service to reimburse state and local police for assistance
The Fraternal Order of Police said in a statement that local law enforcement often work with the Secret Service but have to rely on their own resources.
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Hegseth ramps up pressure on Defense civilians to deploy for immigration enforcement
All supervisors must encourage employees to volunteer, secretary says, and requests will be accepted absent high-level intervention.
5 guardrails federal agencies need before the next emergency loan program
COMMENTARY | Congress can authorize speed, but accountable structures must be in place before the next emergency loan program begins.
