Chairman says panel needs to “wait to learn more” about economy direction. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell announced Wednesday that the central bank will continue to hold its…
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Pentagon Plans Relocation Cost Reductions by 2030
The plan is intended to improve service member retention and quality of life while maintaining operational readiness. The Pentagon announced a plan to significantly cut costs related to…
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Federal Judge Declines to Block Firing of Three CPB Board Members
He says a preliminary injunction is not necessary, but agrees with a lawsuit brought by CPB District Judge Randolph Moss rejected the Corporation for Public Broadcasting’s (CPB) request…
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Bureau of Labor Statistics Reports Job Growth of 139,000 in May
Monthly employment data shows standard hiring increase ahead of summer. The Bureau of Labor Statistics recently released its monthly employment report, recording a growth of 139,000 nonfarm payroll…
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Secretary Rubio Submits Revisions to State Department Overhaul
Secretary Rubio said the changes are intended to empower regional bureaus and embassies. Secretary of State Marco Rubio revised his proposed overhaul of the State Department after pushback…
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Defense Secretary Reduces Workforce of Test and Evaluation Office
He also announces reduction in management consultants and contractors. The Pentagon released an internal memo to the public this past week in which Defense Secretary Hegseth directs the…
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Federal Judge Blocks Education Department Layoffs
He ruled the reduction in force violates the separation of powers. District Judge Myong Joun issued a preliminary injunction blocking President Donald Trump’s administration from terminating some employees…
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D.C. Appeals Court Lifts Stay on Executive Order Ending Union Negotiations
The ruling says insufficient evidence of “irreparable harm” to federal workers. The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals recently lifted a lower court’s stay that prevented the implementation of…
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Labor Department No Longer Enforcing Rule Classifying Gig Workers as Employees
The agency must go through a formal process to rescind the rule. The Department of Labor’s (DOL) Wage and Hour Division announced on May 1 that it will…
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House Passes President’s Legislative Agenda Bill
Last-minute negotiations satisfied members with regard to SALT deduction caps and the Medicaid work requirement deadline. The House of Representatives narrowly passed President Donald Trump’s “One Big, Beautiful…
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