News for the federal worker and those interested in official news of the federal government, federal civilian service employees and civil servants. Various federal news articles with reference citations.
Snippet of Article: "In a post made Monday evening, Redstone Arsenal officials said a “rumble” people would hear at that time was the “sound of rocket engine hotfire testing.” ...On Tuesday, officials announced that the “louder than expected noise levels” were not a result of the rocket engine hotfire testing. ...At this time, they have not said what the sound was exactly. "
Source: www.waff.comSnippet of Article: "...The VPN company has conducted an investigation after a threat actor claimed to have hacked its systems. ...The attacker publicly released some sample data and made all the information available for download to the cybercrime forum’s premium users. ...“The claims that our internal Salesforce development servers were breached are false. The leaked elements, such as the specific API tables and database schemas can only be artifacts of an isolated third-party test environment, containing only dummy data used for functionality checks,” NordVPN said. “While no data in the dump points to NordVPN, we have contacted the vendor for additional information,” the company added. "
Source: www.securityweek.comSnippet of Article: "...New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani admitted he has no federal security clearance on Monday, just a day after claiming he had been "briefed" about the U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
Mamdani was asked directly about his security clearance during a Monday press briefing, ultimately saying that he had not yet received it. ..."
Snippet of Article: "Trump has said the rebates would be distributed to low- and middle-income Americans in mid-to-late 2026...Trump has reiterated that the $2,000 payments are still planned, saying they would likely be distributed to eligible Americans “probably in the middle of next year.”
“We’re going to be issuing dividends later on, some somewhere prior to, probably in the middle of next year, a little bit later than that. Thousands of dollars for individuals of moderate income, middle income,” the president said on Nov. 17, as reported by Axios...."
Snippet of Article: "...Global oil prices fell on Wednesday and China denounced the U.S. as a bully after President Donald Trump's administration said it had persuaded Venezuela to divert supplies from Beijing and import up to $2 billion worth of embargoed crude. ..."
Source: www.reuters.comSnippet of Article: "...Democrats spent years howling that Maduro was a ruthless tyrant who had to be delegitimized, pressured, and removed. But the instant President Trump succeeds where they failed, they erupt in furious hypocrisy — prioritizing their unhinged hatred of President Trump over American interests and national security.
Here are just a few of the many hypocritical Democrats then vs. now:
Sen. Chuck Schumer
THEN: “And the President brags about his Venezuela policy. Give us a break. He hasn’t brought an end to the Maduro regime. ..."
Snippet of Article: "...The new congressional maps also move Crockett out of her current district, which likely factored into her decision to launch a Senate bid shortly after the Supreme Court decision. ..."
Source: www.foxnews.comSnippet of Article: "...President Donald Trump on Tuesday set his sights on Democrat Gov. Gavin Newsom: A "fraud investigation of California has begun"; California is "more corrupt than Minnesota." ...Democrat-led states have grown comfortable with waste, fraud, and political favoritism. ...California's nonpartisan state auditor, which placed Newsom's administration and several major agencies under heightened "high-risk" scrutiny.
The auditor warned that persistent failures across benefit programs, unemployment systems, financial reporting, cybersecurity, and water infrastructure could expose the state to billions of dollars in additional costs and serious public safety risks. ..."
Snippet of Article: "Hotel allegedly says it won't allow ICE or immigration agents to stay at property...Emails that ICE shared on social media appear to show staff at the Hampton Inn by Hilton Lakeville Minneapolis informing individuals associated with reservations for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that the property would not allow ICE or other immigration agents to stay.
"We have noticed an influx of GOV reservations made today that have been for DHS, and we are not allowing any ICE or immigration agents to stay at our property. If you are with DHS or immigration, let us know as we will have to cancel your reservation," an email from a staff member at the Hilton-branded hotel allegedly reads.
"Please pass on this info to your coworkers that we are not allowing any immigration agents to house on our property."..."
Snippet of Article: "...The Postal Service is reminding employees and contractors to guard against phishing emails to protect the organization’s network from cyberattacks.
Phishing occurs when cybercriminals send legitimate-looking emails to try to trick recipients into giving over personally identifiable information, systems credentials and other sensitive data. ..."
Snippet of Article: "...USPS's update in postmarking policy, effective December 24, 2025, stirs concerns over mail-in voting impacts, with orgs highlighting election risks...
Chatterjee says this update is a big deal for mail with deadlines — like your taxes and mail-in voting ballots.
In DC for example, election officials look for that postmark date. They accept and count a mailed ballot after Election Day as long as it's postmarked on or before Election Day.
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Snippet of Article: "...Weaver has frequently demanded the abolition of private property—which she has called a tool of “white supremacy”—and called for the election of more “communists” according to the New York Post.
This hardly seems like a vetting issue. After all, Mamdani at one point said he wanted to tax “richer and whiter” neighborhoods. It looks like he has someone in place very much willing to do it to the point of confiscation. ..."
Snippet of Article: "...Officials with Redstone Arsenal say the loud noises were caused by scheduled rocket engine hotfire testing conducted by Blue Origin in the area. ..."
Source: www.waff.comSnippet of Article: "...Unsurprisingly, Huntsville and its surrounding municipalities saw the most migrations, according to Doug Weston, U-Haul Area District Vice President for most of Alabama and Georgia.
“The U.S. Space Command is headquartered in Huntsville, and it has brought an insane influx of people to the state,” Weston said.
“NASA and SpaceX have a large presence here. These three institutions have a slew of young and seasoned professionals relocating here.”
Weston said the state is drawing large amounts of people from the West Coast, especially due to the affordability of living and housing costs. ..."
Snippet of Article: "...His story might sound like a plot twist in a true crime podcast, but deed theft is a growing concern across the U.S. A survey by the National Association of REALTORS® found that 63% of its members had heard of title or deed fraud happening in their areas in the past year. (1) And while it’s not as common as identity theft or credit card fraud, it can be far more difficult — and costly — to untangle. ...Deed theft, also called title fraud, occurs when someone illegally transfers the title or deed of a property without the owner's knowledge or permission. It typically begins with identity theft"
Source: moneywise.comSnippet of Article: "...Trump will look to finalize his government overhaul efforts next year. ..."
Source: www.govexec.comSnippet of Article: "...New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he told President Trump directly that he opposed the U.S. military's capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
Mamdani said he spoke with Mr. Trump on the phone Saturday after being briefed on Maduro's capture and arrival in New York to be prosecuted on narco-terrorism charges.
"I called the president and spoke with him directly to register my opposition to this act," Mamdani said..."
Snippet of Article: "...Venezuelan national Ronny Chirinos was one of more than 200 opponents who eagerly waited outside the prison for more than an hour in the bitter cold for the ousted dictator to arrive in cuffs.
“It’s such a joy to see the dictator fall, but the regime hasn’t fallen yet,” the 21-year-old, who relocated from Maracay to the Big Apple three years ago due to Maduro’s regime, told The Post.
“I want everything to fall. That there is no one left.”..."
Snippet of Article: "...There is credible evidence that leads me to believe that HieFo Corporation, a company organized under the laws of Delaware (HieFo) and controlled by a citizen of the People’s Republic of China, through the acquisition of the assets comprising the digital chips and related wafer design, fabrication, and processing businesses of EMCORE Corporation, a New Jersey corporation (Emcore Assets), which acquisition completed on April 30, 2024 (such acquisition, the Transaction), might take action that threatens to impair the national security of the United States; and
(b) Provisions of law, other than section 721 and the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.), do not, in my judgment, provide adequate and appropriate authority for me to protect the national security in this matter. ..."
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Snippet of Article: "...President Donald J. Trump today announced the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, following a successful overnight joint U.S. military extraction in Venezuela's capital of Caracas. ..."
Source: www.war.govSnippet of Article: "...The wide range reflects different life stages and geographic realities. A homeowner in a high-cost coastal city might need $1 million in net worth to achieve the same lifestyle as someone with $400,000 in a lower-cost region. Age also significantly affects these numbers, with net worth typically peaking for households aged 65 to 74, at around $410,000, based on 2022 data...."
Source: www.newtraderu.comSnippet of Article: "...The newest figures, which are updated through December 20, show 'very high' flu transmission in 21 states, with New York City, New York state, New Jersey, South Carolina, Louisiana and Colorado reporting the highest rates.
In New York, more than 71,000 flu cases were reported last week, the most the state has ever had in a single week. ..."
Snippet of Article: "...The IHRA definition could have posed a problem for Mamdani because the definition says that denying the Jewish people the right to self-determination is discriminatory. Mamdani has repeatedly refused to recognize Israel’s right to exist as a Jewish state.
The definition also says it is antisemitic to claim “that the existence of a State of Israel is a racist endeavor.”..."
Snippet of Article: "...U.S. citizenship is now required to obtain a regular driver's license in Tennessee.
Lawful permanent residents can still receive licenses, but these will have less authority and include a special marking compared to regular licenses.
"That driver's license will look slightly different. We anticipate it would be a small X on there similar to the way restrictions are there for contacts or something else. But that license would not be valid to register to vote or to actually vote," Lamberth said during debate on this bill.
Tennessee also will no longer recognize driver's licenses issued to undocumented immigrants by other states..."
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