Recent News Affecting Federal Employees
ICE Recruiting Former Federal Employees ICE is aggressively recruiting former federal employees as part of a $76.5 billion expansion, with…
Federal Workforce Cuts: Financial Fallout, Capacity Concerns, and New Leave Rules
The federal workforce is undergoing sweeping reductions, triggering debate over the long-term costs and operational consequences. A new…
VA Cuts Ties with Unions, Sparking Uproar
On August 6, 2025, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) ended collective bargaining agreements with unions representing 377,000…
Appeals Courts Uphold Executive Order Curbing Federal Unions
Federal unions suffered a major setback this summer as two appeals courts cleared the way for the Trump administration’s executive order…
Creating a Smart Withdrawal Plan for Retirement
How you choose to draw down your retirement accounts can shape your tax bill, the lifespan of your savings, and your ability to meet…
New Director to Oversee OPM Transformation
Scott Kupor, sworn in as Director of the OPM on July 14, 2025, brings nearly 30 years of private-sector experience, primarily as a managing…
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…
