Unions seek emergency court order to block 1,000 federal layoffs after Trump administration argues congressional moratorium on reductions in force does not apply at five agencies, with State Department telling employees to “sue us.”
Six EPA employees fired for signing letter accusing agency of “recklessly undermining” its mission are appealing to MSPB, alleging First Amendment violations and political retaliation.
Treasury Secretary Bessent threatens to “veto” Federal Reserve regional presidents who haven’t lived in their districts three years, escalating White House pressure on independent agency.
Congress left “pornographic activity” undefined in tips tax law, forcing IRS agents to review OnlyFans content before denying deductions capped at $25,000.
Trump fires eight more New York immigration judges as fired Ohio judge sues, alleging discrimination based on gender, Lebanese dual citizenship, and prior Democratic candidacy.
White House denies Trump considering removing Patel after scrutiny of SWAT team guarding girlfriend at NRA event, government jet for personal travel.
Interior Department owes 100 Park Service workers up to $200,000 in legally required back pay, meets Tuesday to discuss whether to pay.
Judge dismisses Trump’s prosecutions of Comey and Letitia James, ruling interim prosecutor’s appointment invalid after career prosecutors refused to bring charges.
DOGE quietly disbanded with eight months left on charter after Musk claimed $214 billion in savings while researchers estimate 600,000 deaths from USAID cuts alone.
CFPB to furlough workforce on December 31 and transfer cases to Justice Department after Trump cuts Federal Reserve funding, latest attempt to close consumer protection bureau.
