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Justice Department charges Utah postal worker for dumping mail ballots in trash during state primary

Justice Department charges Utah postal worker for dumping mail ballots in trash during state primary

The Justice Department says a U.S. Postal Service letter carrier in Utah threw out more than 300 mail ballots that were being sent to voters for the state’s June primary
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68-year-old Sarasota man seriously injured in crash with mail truck

68-year-old Sarasota man seriously injured in crash with mail truck

Sarasota man hospitalized after possible medical episode causes crash into unoccupied mail truck.
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Jeffrey Epstein's Advisers Face Uncertainty Over Bequests Amid Ongoing Litigation and Dwindling Estate

Jeffrey Epstein's Advisers Face Uncertainty Over Bequests Amid Ongoing Litigation and Dwindling Estate

Seven years after Jeffrey Epstein's death, his estate, initially valued at $655.1 million, has significantly dwindled to $107.6 million due to victim compensation, legal fees, and taxes. His closest advisers, Darren Indyke (longtime attorney) and Richard Kahn (in-house accountant), who are also co-executors of his estate, are facing fresh lawsuits from victims. These lawsuits allege that Indyke and Kahn played critical roles in enabling Epstein’s sex trafficking operation by providing financial and legal support. Despite being named as beneficiaries in Epstein's trust, with Indyke slated to receive $50 million and Kahn $25 million, the ongoing litigation and depleted funds make it increasingly unlikely they will receive these bequests. A federal judge recently ordered a social media campaign to inform victims of a $35 million settlement and a new 60-day notice period for claims. Indyke and Kahn deny any knowledge or involvement in Epstein's crimes.
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OPM Finalizes New Regulations Altering Federal Employee Appeals and RIF Procedures

OPM Finalizes New Regulations Altering Federal Employee Appeals and RIF Procedures

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has finalized new regulations that significantly change how federal employees can challenge personnel actions and how reductions in force (RIFs) are conducted. These rules, effective September 2, 2026, shift the appeals process for certain RIF actions and suitability decisions from quasi-judicial bodies like the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) to OPM itself. The changes also place a greater emphasis on agency-level procedures and the administrative record developed before an appeal is filed. A key modification is that performance credit will now be the primary retention factor in RIFs, with veterans’ preference layered on top, and tenure subgroup and service length becoming tie-breakers. OPM will use a new performance scoring system based on an employee's three most recent performance ratings within a four-year period, assigning points for different rating levels. Additionally, several categories of employees, such as those in initial probationary periods or t...
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Arizona senator exits Hobbs probe after conflict of interest questions

Arizona senator exits Hobbs probe after conflict of interest questions

Sen. Jake Hoffman said he will no longer be involved in the Senate's investigation.
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DraftKings Challenges Patent Linked to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick Over Sports Betting Geolocation Technology

DraftKings Challenges Patent Linked to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick Over Sports Betting Geolocation Technology

DraftKings Challenges Patent Linked to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick Over Sports Betting Geolocation Technology
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U.S. Firms Lead in Algorithmic Workplace Sanctions, Outpacing European Counterparts Significantly

U.S. Firms Lead in Algorithmic Workplace Sanctions, Outpacing European Counterparts Significantly

U.S. Firms Lead in Algorithmic Workplace Sanctions, Outpacing European Counterparts Significantly
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Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe Visits Fiocchi Headquarters in Italy, Highlighting U.S. Manufacturing Investment

Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe Visits Fiocchi Headquarters in Italy, Highlighting U.S. Manufacturing Investment

Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe Visits Fiocchi Headquarters in Italy, Highlighting U.S. Manufacturing Investment
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Jacksonville City Council Considers $1.5 Million Tax Break for Former FBI Building Redevelopment

Jacksonville City Council Considers $1.5 Million Tax Break for Former FBI Building Redevelopment

Jacksonville City Council Considers $1.5 Million Tax Break for Former FBI Building Redevelopment
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IRS Watchdog Audits Employee Reassignments Amid Staffing Concerns and Extended Tours of Duty

IRS Watchdog Audits Employee Reassignments Amid Staffing Concerns and Extended Tours of Duty

The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) is conducting an audit into the Internal Revenue Service's (IRS) practice of temporarily reassigning mid-career employees to entry-level taxpayer services roles. This audit comes as the IRS is reportedly seeking volunteers for a third 120-day tour of duty for these reassignments. In February, the IRS detailed IT and human resources personnel to answer taxpayer inquiries and process tax returns, with an estimated 1,500 employees affected. Many of these employees lacked prior experience in these roles. While they received training, the details were extended for a second 120-day period, and now a third is being considered. Employees have reported that these reassignments were involuntary, they received insufficient training and support, and they have no clear path back to their original IT positions, with some being told their IT jobs are 'overmanned.' Despite these concerns, employees continue to receive their regular pay, which is significantly h...
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Cost Accounting Standards Board Overhauls Contractor Coverage Thresholds

Cost Accounting Standards Board Overhauls Contractor Coverage Thresholds

Cost Accounting Standards Board Overhauls Contractor Coverage Thresholds
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Government Accountability Office Reports U.S. Postal Service Fails to Meet Lowered Service Standards Due to Cost-Cutting Initiatives

Government Accountability Office Reports U.S. Postal Service Fails to Meet Lowered Service Standards Due to Cost-Cutting Initiatives

A new report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) indicates that the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has largely failed to meet its service standards, even after these standards were reduced. The GAO attributes this decline in service performance, in part, to cost-cutting initiatives implemented by the USPS. In response to these findings, USPS officials acknowledged some progress in modernizing and improving services. However, they emphasized that a comprehensive and lasting solution would necessitate significant structural reforms, which would require action from both Congress and the White House. This report highlights ongoing challenges within the postal service regarding its operational efficiency and ability to deliver on its commitments to the public.