As federal government reopens, air travel, SNAP benefits, back pay at issue
As the government reopens, officials are working to untangle these issues and others.
Layoffs in 2025 second-highest since 2009: A potential sign of looming recession
“Those laid off now are finding it harder to quickly secure new roles,” one of the report’s authors said regarding…
Trump ready for mass layoffs after Congress fails to avoid shutdown
Most education programs will continue uninterrupted unless the shutdown drags on.
Trump Threatens Mass Firings of Federal Employees in a Government Shutdown
WASHINGTON — The White House has sent guidance to departments and agencies, telling them that if a shutdown begins Wednesday,…
FEMA staffers reassigned to ICE
Trump had FEMA staffers reassigned to ICE so they can help with his mass deportation policy. While there are still…
Veterans Affairs to Shrink Workforce, Just Not by 70,000 Jobs as Planned
Previous downsizing goals aimed to return Veterans Affairs to 2019-level staffing of roughly 398,000 employees, a loss of about 70,000…
CDC Staffing Upheaval Disrupts HIV research Projects and Wastes Money
Restrictions on their research will harm lives, multiple HIV scientists at the CDC told KFF Health News
As Trump Comes After Research, Forest Service Scientists Keep Working
Forest Service Scientists describe how they’re preparing for the upcoming field season despite the challenges.
