Appeals Court Overturns Judge’s Order to Disclose ARRPs
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit overturned an order by U.S. District Judge Susan Illston that required the Trump…
Bump and Retreat
In federal employment, “bump and retreat” are terms used in the RIF process, which refer to the assignment rights of employees…
Is Information Bias Impacting Your Investing?
In the age of information, the abundance of data available to investors is both a blessing and a curse. While access to news, analysis, and…
Trump Administration Defies Court Order on Federal RIF Plans
In an ongoing legal battle over federal workforce restructuring, the Trump administration has refused to comply with a court order to…
Senate Passes Rescissions Act
The U.S. Senate passed the Rescissions Act of 2025 (H.R. 4) on July 17, 2025, with a 51-48 vote, following a 13-hour…
Federal Layoffs Continue
Health and Human Services On July 14, 2025, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) finalized part of its planned layoffs,…
Mass Layoffs at U.S. State Department
On July 11, the U.S. State Department laid off approximately 1,350 employees as part of a significant reorganization initiated by the Trump…
MSPB Facing Processing Challenges
The Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) has experienced significant challenges in 2025, driven by workforce reduction initiatives under…
Additional Tax Breaks Included in the OBBBA
On July 4, 2025, Congress passed a comprehensive domestic policy bill, called the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which includes a range of tax…
Department of Veterans Affairs Revises Staff Reduction Plans
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has revised its plans for staff reductions, moving away from an initial target of cutting…
