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‘Offensive bullshit’: Dem lawmakers call out Trump admin for ‘illegal’ action at USAID

Democratic lawmakers called out “unconstitutional” actions by billionaire Elon Musk and vowed to fight the Trump administration’s attempt to gut the U.S. Agency for International Development.

Trump signs memo that claims to cancel late Biden-era union contracts

Although the president railed against collective bargaining agreements signed at the Social Security Administration and the Education Department shortly before his inauguration, it’s unlikely any of those deals will be upended by the measure.

OPM will grant VERA authority to all agencies, as confusion around ‘deferred resignation’ program continues

With just one week before the deadline, many federal workers are still unclear whether they can trust the Trump administration’s offer, or if they are even eligible for it.

Senior Democrat wants to know who in the Trump White House got Top Secret clearance without a complete background check

Trump issued a memo providing temporary security clearances for certain personnel, arguing delays in their vetting were "unacceptable."

Employee groups, Democrats, experts warn feds not to accept ‘deferred resignation’ offer

The lack of a legal underpinning for the purported eight-month severance package, and Elon Musk’s history of offering—and then revoking—severance payments have many federal workers wary of the measure.

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Trump reportedly will offer 'buyouts' to all 2 million federal workers

The White House’s plan to offer “deferred resignations” that pay departing federal employees their salary through Sept. 30 will likely run afoul of rules governing buyout payments.

Musk visits OPM following workforce assignments for DOGE

Amanda Scales, a former employee of Elon Musk’s AI company, was recently tapped to be the chief of staff at OPM.

Tracking Trump’s national-security conflicts of interest

Experts say the businessman-turned-president has even more entanglements this time around.

What to know about executive orders as Trump prepares to take office

What are executive orders — and how do presidents use them? Here’s what to know about them and the scope of their power.

Biden lauds federal workforce’s dedication in farewell letter

The outgoing president thanked federal employees for their dedication and reflected on his administration's policy achievements and accomplishments.

US has ‘a lot of work to do’ on cyber defenses, departing cyber czar says

Outgoing National Cyber Director Harry Coker thinks his office needs more influence over the federal cyber budget but not necessarily more authority on offensive cyber operations.

Trump says his transition with the Biden administration is ‘not smooth’

Other reports, including from Trump's own chief of staff, indicate the process is going according to plan.

What to know about President Jimmy Carter lying in state at the U.S. Capitol

Carter, who died Dec. 29 at 100 in his hometown of Plains, Ga., lived the longest of any U.S. president in history.

Biden signs windfall elimination provision repeal into law

The Social Security Fairness Act ends both the WEP and the government pension offset, increasing the Social Security checks for more than 2 million retired public servants.

Biden to close federal agencies Jan. 9 for Carter day of mourning

The White House unveiled an executive order Monday giving federal employees Jan. 9 off in recognition of the death of the 39th president.

Biden finalizes 2% pay raise for feds next month

The president was apparently unmoved by federal employee groups and some House Democrats’ pleas to restore pay parity between the civilian and military workforces.