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EPA Union Sues Management Over Contract Termination Following President Trump's Executive Orders

EPA Union Sues Management Over Contract Termination Following President Trump's Executive Orders

The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Council 238, representing approximately 8,000 workers at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), has filed a lawsuit against EPA management. The union alleges that the EPA unlawfully terminated its collective bargaining agreement (CBA) in August 2025, following President Trump’s 2025 executive orders that aimed to ban collective bargaining on national security grounds. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for Massachusetts, claims that the EPA violated its members' First Amendment rights and failed to comply with the Administrative Procedure Act's requirement for reasoned decision-making. The union further accuses the agency of waiting to discipline employees who criticized EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin until after the CBA was terminated, thereby circumventing protections related to scientific integrity and disciplinary procedures.

Union report finds CDC has lost third of workforce in last year

Union report finds CDC has lost third of workforce in last year

According to a report from the union representing CDC employees, about 30% of the workforce has been lost between March 2025 and May 2026.

States and cities sue over Trump's EPA eliminating rule that limits emissions from power plants

States and cities sue over Trump's EPA eliminating rule that limits emissions from power plants

States and cities are suing the Trump administration for repealing rules that limit planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions from power plants fueled by coal and natural gas

Judge restores court-appointed Seattle federal prosecutor fired by Trump

Judge restores court-appointed Seattle federal prosecutor fired by Trump

By Mike Scarcella and Nate Raymond WASHINGTON, Oct 1 (Reuters) - A federal judge ordered the Trump administration on Thursday to reinstate a court-appointed federal prosecutor in Seattle whom President Donald Trump fired less than an hour after his appointment.

Trump says taxpayer-funded TV ads are 'for the country,' not himself

Trump says taxpayer-funded TV ads are 'for the country,' not himself

President Trump defended using federal tax dollars to fund a series of TV ads that promote his agenda weeks before the November midterm election.

US Judge blocks housing grant cuts while anti-DEI challenge proceeds

US Judge blocks housing grant cuts while anti-DEI challenge proceeds

By David Hood-Nuño WASHINGTON, Oct 1 (Reuters) - A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration from canceling nearly $56 million in housing counseling grants, preserving the funding while a legal challenge to the cuts moves forward.

A new Trump proposal would require tax filers to disclose citizenship status to the IRS

A new Trump proposal would require tax filers to disclose citizenship status to the IRS

The Trump administration has proposed a change to the 1040 tax form that will require Americans to disclose their citizenship and residency status

Senate passes major overhaul of college sports rules: 'Bringing order to chaos'

Senate passes major overhaul of college sports rules: 'Bringing order to chaos'

The Protect College Sports Act, which aims to impose guardrails on NIL spending, coaching movement and more, passed the Senate on Monday.

Homeland Security taps $20M in taxpayer funds for pro-Trump ads

Homeland Security taps $20M in taxpayer funds for pro-Trump ads

The Department of Homeland Security has tapped $20 million to pay for campaign-style ads glorifying President Donald Trump

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow transgender medical care restrictions in prison

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow transgender medical care restrictions in prison

The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to allow restrictions on gender-affirming care in prisons for now

Protect College Sports Act passed the Senate. Here's how it voted.

Protect College Sports Act passed the Senate. Here's how it voted.

The Senate passed it 77-22 with Republicans nearly united. In the House, the GOP has 218 seats, and at least five of its members are critics.

News Organizations Seek Court Intervention to Block President Trump's White House Access Ban

News Organizations Seek Court Intervention to Block President Trump's White House Access Ban

CNN, MS NOW, and Politico have filed a request with a federal judge to extend an order temporarily restoring their access to the White House and to block President Trump's ban on their presence. The news organizations argue that the ban constitutes an 'unlawful assault on the most fundamental First Amendment freedoms' and violates due process. They claim the administration has inconsistently enforced the ban, citing an instance where CNN was barred from joining President Trump on Air Force One despite being the assigned TV pool member. While the administration initially cited national security concerns, the outlets contend that President Trump and other officials have repeatedly justified the ban based on their dislike of the organizations' coverage, describing it as 'one-sided media coverage' and 'negative reporting.' A previous temporary restraining order by US District Judge Tim Kelly restored their press badges for two weeks, but the news organizations fear the ban will be reinstituted once the order e...