Judge won’t stop Trump’s federal worker resignation plan
1 month, 1 week ago

Judge won’t stop Trump’s federal worker resignation plan

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A federal judge has dissolved a restraining order that blocked Donald Trump’s administration from offering “deferred resignations” to tens of thousands of government employees, opening the door for the administration to resume the so-called “buyout” plan in the president’s efforts to gut the federal workforce. A lawsuit from unions representing roughly 800,000 workers argued that they were forced into an “arbitrary, unlawful, short-fused ultimatum,” with a looming deadline to respond to an email blasted to virtually every federal employee. People in Washington, D.C. rally in support of civilian federal workers on February 11 Wednesday’s decision throws more chaos into a volatile three-week period for federal employees, who now must decide whether to accept the offer or keep their position with no guarantee that they will be axed by an administration that is trying to slash payrolls across government agencies. January’s “Fork in the Road” email — echoing a similar message to Twitter employees when Musk bought the platform and shredded the workforce — was sent to nearly every federal employee.

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US judge orders Trump administration to reinstate thousands of fired workers
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1 week, 2 days ago

US judge orders Trump administration to reinstate thousands of fired workers

Firstpost  

A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to reinstate thousands of probationary workers fired in mass terminations last month, saying that the personnel office responsible lacked authority A federal employee, who asked not to use their name for fears over losing their job, protests with a sign saying "Federal Employees Don't Work for Kings" during the "No Kings Day" …

Top US health agency makes $25,000 buyout offer to most of its employees
1 week, 6 days ago

Top US health agency makes $25,000 buyout offer to most of its employees

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Most of the 80,000 federal workers responsible for researching diseases, inspecting food and administering Medicare and Medicaid under the auspices of the Health and Human Services Department were emailed an offer to leave their job for as much as a $25,000 payment as part of President Donald Trump’s government cuts. The mass email went out to a “broad …

The Latest: Trump administration sets the stage for large-scale federal worker layoffs
3 weeks, 2 days ago

The Latest: Trump administration sets the stage for large-scale federal worker layoffs

The Independent  

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Supreme Court pauses judge’s order for Trump to unfreeze USAID payments in first DOGE test for justices
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Supreme Court pauses judge’s order for Trump to unfreeze USAID payments in first DOGE test for justices

The Independent  

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Trump live updates: 21 federal tech workers resign from Elon Musk’s DOGE as feud erupts over his Canadian citizenship
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Trump live updates: 21 federal tech workers resign from Elon Musk’s DOGE as feud erupts over his Canadian citizenship

The Independent  

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Musk says all federal employees must answer email about what they did last week — or lose their jobs
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Musk says all federal employees must answer email about what they did last week — or lose their jobs

The Independent  

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Live updates: Trump’s presidency and Elon Musk’s ultimatum for federal workers
55 years, 2 months ago

Live updates: Trump’s presidency and Elon Musk’s ultimatum for federal workers

CNN  

In President Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s latest move targeting the federal workforce, employees began receiving emails Saturday afternoon asking them to explain what work they did last week, as Musk announced that “failure to respond will be taken as a resignation.” The email from the Office of Personnel Management’s new HR address reads: “Please reply to this email with …

Supreme Court won’t let Trump immediately fire whistleblower chief as legal challenge plays out
1 month ago

Supreme Court won’t let Trump immediately fire whistleblower chief as legal challenge plays out

The Independent  

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Judge clears way for Trump administration to pull thousands of USAID staffers off the job
1 month ago

Judge clears way for Trump administration to pull thousands of USAID staffers off the job

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A federal judge on Friday cleared the way for one of the Trump administration’s remaining steps in its dismantling of the U.S. Agency for International Development, allowing it to move forward with pulling thousands of USAID staffers off the job in the United States and around the world. The suit describes the Trump administration stalling needed medical evacuations …

Judge denies union bid to halt Trump firing of government workers
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1 month ago

Judge denies union bid to halt Trump firing of government workers

Raw Story  

A U.S. judge on Thursday denied a union bid to temporarily halt the firing of thousands of federal employees on probationary status, handing President Donald Trump another legal win in his plan to slash the government workforce. "The anxiety was running through the floor, like I personally felt anxious because I was one of last people to get that email," …

Donald Trump administration can continue dramatic downsizing of federal workforce, rules US judge
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1 month ago

Donald Trump administration can continue dramatic downsizing of federal workforce, rules US judge

Live Mint  

In a big win for United States President Donald Trump, a US District court on Thursday ruled that his administration can continue mass firings of federal employees for now. US District Judge Christopher Cooper in Washington, D.C. said he doesn’t have the power to decide whether firing tens of thousands of government workers is lawful. Donald Trump’s mass firing spree …

Judge orders Trump administration to temporarily allow funds for foreign aid to flow again
1 month, 1 week ago

Judge orders Trump administration to temporarily allow funds for foreign aid to flow again

The Hindu  

A federal judge ordered the Trump administration on Thursday to temporarily lift a three-week funding freeze that has shut down U.S. aid and development work worldwide, citing the sweeping damage that the sudden shutdown has done to the nonprofits and other organizations that help carry out U.S. assistance overseas. The ruling also bars Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other …

Judge Orders Trump Administration To Temporarily Allow Funds For Foreign Aid To Flow Again
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1 month, 1 week ago

Judge Orders Trump Administration To Temporarily Allow Funds For Foreign Aid To Flow Again

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to temporarily lift a three-week funding freeze that has shut down U.S. aid and development programs worldwide. The ruling was the first to temporarily roll back a Trump administration funding freeze on foreign assistance that has forced USAID and State Department contractors around the world to stop …

Federal firings are so chaotic workers are being let go ‘in error’ — then axed again
1 month, 1 week ago

Federal firings are so chaotic workers are being let go ‘in error’ — then axed again

The Independent  

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75,000 workers have accepted Trump’s buyout — far short of White House projections
1 month, 1 week ago

75,000 workers have accepted Trump’s buyout — far short of White House projections

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy About 75,000 federal workers have accepted President Donald Trump’s buyout …

Judge orders Trump administration to temporarily allow funds for foreign aid to flow again
1 month, 1 week ago

Judge orders Trump administration to temporarily allow funds for foreign aid to flow again

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A federal judge ordered the Trump administration on Thursday to temporarily lift a three-week funding freeze that has shut down U.S. aid and development work worldwide, citing the sweeping damage that the sudden shutdown has done to the nonprofits and other organizations that help carry out U.S. assistance overseas. The ruling also bars Secretary of State Marco Rubio …

75,000 federal workers accept Trump-Musk buyout offer across US govt: Report
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1 month, 1 week ago

75,000 federal workers accept Trump-Musk buyout offer across US govt: Report

Firstpost  

The officials noted that the figure represents 3.75 per cent of the nation’s 2 million federal employees – falls short of the projected 5 per cent to 10 per cent of federal employees the White House expected to take the deal Demonstrators hold signs during a protest against US President Donald Trump and the actions he has taken in the …

75,000 U.S. federal workers accept Trump administration buyout program
1 month, 1 week ago

75,000 U.S. federal workers accept Trump administration buyout program

The Hindu  

About 75,000 U.S. federal workers accepted the deferred buyout program of President Donald Trump's administration, a spokesperson for the U.S. Office of Personnel Management said late on Wednesday. The buyout is one of many approaches Mr. Trump is taking to slash a civilian workforce of 2.3 million that he has blasted as ineffective and biased against him. He has also …

Judge clears way for Trump’s plan to downsize federal workforce with deferred resignation programme
1 month, 1 week ago

Judge clears way for Trump’s plan to downsize federal workforce with deferred resignation programme

The Hindu  

A federal judge on Wednesday removed a key legal hurdle stalling President Donald Trump’s plan to downsize the federal workforce with a deferred resignation program. “This goes to show that lawfare will not ultimately prevail over the will of 77 million Americans who supported President Trump and his priorities,” said White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt. She said it "provides …

Judge Clears Legal Hurdle for Trump’s Federal Workforce Cuts
1 month, 1 week ago

Judge Clears Legal Hurdle for Trump’s Federal Workforce Cuts

Deccan Chronicle  

A federal judge on Wednesday cleared the way for President Donald Trump ’s plan to downsize the federal workforce with a deferred resignation program.It was a significant legal victory for the Republican president after a string of courtroom setbacks.“This goes to show that lawfare will not ultimately prevail over the will of 77 million Americans who supported President Trump and …

A judge extends the pause on Trump's plan to put USAID workers on leave
1 month, 1 week ago

A judge extends the pause on Trump's plan to put USAID workers on leave

NPR  

A judge extends the pause on Trump's plan to put USAID workers on leave toggle caption Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images/Getty Images North America The Trump administration's controversial plan to put thousands of staffers for the U.S. Agency for International Development on paid leave will remain on pause at least through Feb. 21, a federal judge ruled Thursday. The decision comes after …

Judge orders Trump administration to temporarily allow funds for foreign aid
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1 month, 1 week ago

Judge orders Trump administration to temporarily allow funds for foreign aid

NPR  

Judge orders Trump administration to temporarily allow funds for foreign aid toggle caption Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP WASHINGTON — A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to temporarily lift a three-week funding freeze that has shut down U.S. aid and development programs worldwide. The ruling was the first to temporarily roll back a Trump administration funding freeze on foreign assistance …

US judge allows Trump's buyout programme plan to downsize government workforce
1 month, 1 week ago

US judge allows Trump's buyout programme plan to downsize government workforce

India Today  

A US judge on Wednesday allowed Donald Trump's administration to move ahead with a buyout program for federal workers that could usher tens of thousands of workers off government payrolls as part of a sweeping effort to downsize the US civil service. The decision by US District Judge George O'Toole in Boston could clear the way for the Trump administration …

Trump gets big court win as judge lifts pause on massive federal buyout plan
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1 month, 1 week ago

Trump gets big court win as judge lifts pause on massive federal buyout plan

Raw Story  

President Donald Trump earned his first major court win during his second term when a federal judge said his administration could move forward with his administration's plan to offer buyouts to federal employees — for now. U.S. District Judge George A. O’Toole temporarily blocked the Office of Personnel Management from moving ahead with the "buyout" plan, in which workers were …

Judge clears way for Trump’s plan to downsize federal workforce with deferred resignation program
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1 month, 1 week ago

Judge clears way for Trump’s plan to downsize federal workforce with deferred resignation program

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A federal judge on Wednesday cleared the way for President Donald Trump’s plan to downsize the federal workforce with a deferred resignation program. U.S. District Judge George O’Toole Jr. in Boston found a group of labor unions didn’t have legal standing to challenge the program, commonly described as a buyout. The deferred resignation program has been spearheaded by …

Judge clears way for Trump’s plan to downsize federal workforce with deferred resignation program
1 month, 1 week ago

Judge clears way for Trump’s plan to downsize federal workforce with deferred resignation program

LA Times  

A federal judge on Wednesday cleared the way for President Trump’s plan to downsize the federal workforce with a deferred resignation program. U.S. District Judge George O’Toole Jr. in Boston found that a group of labor unions didn’t have legal standing to challenge the program, commonly described as a buyout. The deferred resignation program has been spearheaded by Elon Musk, …

Federal judge lets Trump’s ‘buyout’ plan for federal employees proceed
1 month, 1 week ago

Federal judge lets Trump’s ‘buyout’ plan for federal employees proceed

CNN  

CNN — A federal judge in Boston on Wednesday allowed the Trump administration to move forward for the moment with its deferred resignation offer for federal employees. US District Judge George O’Toole said federal employee unions, which brought a lawsuit on behalf of their members, are not directly impacted by the offer, so they lack standing to bring this case. …

Federal judge lets Trump’s ‘buyout’ plan for federal employees proceed
1 month, 1 week ago

Federal judge lets Trump’s ‘buyout’ plan for federal employees proceed

CNN  

CNN — A federal judge in Boston on Wednesday allowed the Trump administration to move forward for the moment with its deferred resignation offer for federal employees. US District Judge George O’Toole said federal employee unions, which brought a lawsuit on behalf of their members, are not directly impacted by the offer, so they lack standing to bring this case. …

Judge declines to block Trump administration's resignation offer to federal employees
1 month, 1 week ago

Judge declines to block Trump administration's resignation offer to federal employees

NPR  

Judge declines to block Trump administration's resignation offer to federal employees toggle caption Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images After issuing two stays, U.S. District Judge George O'Toole has declined to block the Trump administration's deferred resignation program for federal employees. The ruling comes more than two weeks after the U.S. Office of Personnel Management sent an email to more than 2 million …

Trump signs executive order to advance federal workforce reduction
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump signs executive order to advance federal workforce reduction

China Daily  

US President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, US, February 11, 2025. WASHINGTON -- US President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order to further advance a large-scale reduction of the federal workforce. "The plan shall require that each agency hire no more than one employee for every four employees that …

Trump signs executive order to advance federal workforce reduction
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump signs executive order to advance federal workforce reduction

China Daily  

US President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, US, February 11, 2025. WASHINGTON -- US President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order to further advance a large-scale reduction of the federal workforce. "The plan shall require that each agency hire no more than one employee for every four employees that …

Trump prepares executive order to continue downsizing federal workforce
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1 month, 1 week ago

Trump prepares executive order to continue downsizing federal workforce

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order on Tuesday that would continue downsizing the federal workforce, including strict limits on hiring. It said that “agencies will undertake plans for large-scale reductions in force and determine which agency components may be eliminated or combined because their functions aren’t required by law.” It also said that agencies should …

'Stunningly arbitrary': Trump dealt another blow in court
1 month, 1 week ago

'Stunningly arbitrary': Trump dealt another blow in court

Raw Story  

A federal judge on Monday afternoon paused the promises made to some federal workers if they agreed to leave their jobs Over 60,000 federal workers accepted an offer from the Trump administration to allow some of them to be paid for eight months without having to work. Among the issues: some people receive different offers than others, leading to confusion …

Trump administration is defying court's USAID order: unions
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump administration is defying court's USAID order: unions

Raw Story  

Employees with the U.S. Agency for International Development, or USAID, filed a non-compliance notice to the court that temporarily blocked the Trump administration's cut of the program, which was established and funded by Congress. According to the Monday notice, "the administration is not complying with Judge Nichols'' order to prevent the immediate dismantling of the agency," said Politico legal reporter …

US judge keeps Trump plan to push out federal workers on hold
1 month, 1 week ago

US judge keeps Trump plan to push out federal workers on hold

Associated Press  

BOSTON — President Donald Trump’s plan to downsize the federal workforce remains on hold after a courtroom hearing on Monday afternoon. They’re not working.” The deferred resignation program has been spearheaded by Elon Musk, who is serving as Trump’s top adviser for reducing federal spending. Elena Goldstein, speaking for the workers, said there were “serious questions” about the plan’s rationale …

Judge puts brakes on Trump’s plan to fire USAID workforce hours before midnight purge
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Judge puts brakes on Trump’s plan to fire USAID workforce hours before midnight purge

The Independent  

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Judge blocks Trump from placing thousands of USAID workers on leave and giving them 30-day deadline
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Judge blocks Trump from placing thousands of USAID workers on leave and giving them 30-day deadline

New Indian Express  

WASHINGTON: A federal judge on Friday dealt President Donald Trump and billionaire ally Elon Musk their first big setback in their dismantling of the U.S. Agency for International Development, ordering a temporary halt to plans to pull thousands of agency staffers off the job. U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols, a Trump appointee, also agreed to block an order that would …

Trump administration orders federal agencies to provide lists of underperforming employees
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump administration orders federal agencies to provide lists of underperforming employees

Associated Press  

President Donald Trump’s administration has ordered all federal departments and agencies to provide lists of employees who are underperforming, as it seeks to shrink the workforce and awaits a court ruling related to its deferred resignation offers. A memo sent by the Office of Personnel Management on Thursday directs the agencies to submit names of every employee who has received …

Trump administration orders federal agencies to provide lists of underperforming employees
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump administration orders federal agencies to provide lists of underperforming employees

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy President Donald Trump's administration has …

Trump sued by USAID workers union after slashing thousands of jobs from government agency: Live
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump sued by USAID workers union after slashing thousands of jobs from government agency: Live

The Independent  

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Judge temporarily blocks Trump plan offering incentives for federal workers to resign
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Judge temporarily blocks Trump plan offering incentives for federal workers to resign

The Hindu  

A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s plan to push out federal workers by offering them financial incentives, the latest tumult for government employees already wrestling with upheaval from the new administration. She described federal employees who have been working remotely as lazy, saying “they don’t want to come into the office" and “if they want to …

US judge pauses Trump's buyout offer for federal workers as 60,000 sign up to quit
1 month, 2 weeks ago

US judge pauses Trump's buyout offer for federal workers as 60,000 sign up to quit

India Today  

A US judge on Thursday temporarily blocked the Trump administration's proposed buyout for federal workers until at least Monday, giving an initial win to labour unions that sued to stop it. Even as the program was stayed, more than 60,000 federal employees have already accepted the buyout offer, a White House source told Reuters. "It's a glimmer of hope that …

Judge pauses Trump's incentive plan to push out federal workers
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Judge pauses Trump's incentive plan to push out federal workers

Firstpost  

A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s plan to push out federal workers by offering them financial incentives, the latest twist in a chaotic and distressing saga playing out for millions of government employees Demonstrators hold signs during a protest against US President Donald Trump and the actions he has taken in the first weeks of his …

Judge pauses Trump's 'Fork in the Road' deadline for federal workers: report
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Judge pauses Trump's 'Fork in the Road' deadline for federal workers: report

Raw Story  

A federal judge has temporarily paused Thursday's deadline for federal workers to decide whether to accept a buyout offer from Donald Trump's administration. Massachusetts-based judge George O'Toole, a Bill Clinton appointee, ordered the deadline for accepting the administration's "Fork in the Road" buyout to be extended until at least Monday, and possibly longer, while parties to the case engage in …

Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump Plan Offering Buyouts For Federal Workers
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump Plan Offering Buyouts For Federal Workers

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s plan to push out federal workers by offering them financial incentives, the latest twist in a chaotic and distressing saga playing out for millions of government employees. “We encourage federal workers in this city to accept the very generous offer,” she said at about the …

'Read the fine print': Officials call out 'misleading' Trump buyout offer to federal staff
1 month, 2 weeks ago

'Read the fine print': Officials call out 'misleading' Trump buyout offer to federal staff

Raw Story  

Thursday marks the deadline for federal workers to accept an offer from President Donald Trump's administration to quit their jobs with extra pay or risk being fired. "Employees who are represented by a union should work with their labor representatives before entering into any contract changes.” However, the Office of Personnel Management — which houses the U.S. government's human resources …

Federal workers debate legitimacy of buyout offer as deadline nears
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Federal workers debate legitimacy of buyout offer as deadline nears

Associated Press  

▶ Follow today’s live updates on the Trump administration WASHINGTON — A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s plan to push out federal workers by offering them financial incentives, the latest tumult for government employees already wrestling with upheaval from the new administration. She described federal employees who have been working remotely as lazy, saying “they don’t …

As 'Fork' resignation deadline arrives, a federal judge will consider a stay
1 month, 2 weeks ago

As 'Fork' resignation deadline arrives, a federal judge will consider a stay

NPR  

As 'Fork' resignation deadline arrives, a federal judge will consider a stay toggle caption Jose Luis Magana/AP With just hours remaining for federal workers to decide whether to take the Trump administration's offer to resign from their jobs now while keeping their pay and benefits through Sept. 30, a federal judge in Massachusetts will weigh a request from labor unions …

Judge halts Trump admin's "Fork in the Road" federal worker buyout deadline
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Judge halts Trump admin's "Fork in the Road" federal worker buyout deadline

Salon  

A federal judge has paused President Donald Trump's attempt to cut-down the federal workforce through buyout offers. Late last month, millions of civil servants received an email from the Office of Personnel Management with the subject line “Fork in the Road.” The email offered current federal employees the option of around eight months of severance pay, in exchange for an …

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