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: "...While the shutdown resolution undid and paused RIFs, the State Department has told workers it plans to finalize their separations Friday. ..."
Source: FedScoopSnippet of Article: "...Employers may wish to train managers to understand and comply with federal and state privacy laws regarding accessing an employee’s emails and other stored content. They may also wish to exercise caution before taking disciplinary actions based on information in an employee’s personal emails or other stored content. ..."
Source: National Law ReviewSnippet of Article: "...scammers of mostly Somali descent ripped off the government by skimming as much as $1 billion from nutrition programs like Feeding Our Future. ...Omar campaign official, a Democratic activist named Guhaad Hashi Said, pleaded guilty in August to running a fake food site called Advance Youth Athletic Development, where he falsely claimed to serve 5,000 meals a day and pocketed $3.2 million out of the food program.
Said worked on Omar’s 2018 and 2020 campaigns as an “enforcer” who oversaw aggressive voter mobilization in the Somali community" ...Omar has not been formally accused of anything and is innocent until proven guilty. That being said, as the saying goes, “You are known by the company you keep,” and she certainly seems to be buddies with some big-time criminals.
Snippet of Article: "...The Supreme Court on Thursday paved the way for Texas to use its redrawn congressional map, a major victory for Republicans who could gain as many as five seats in the 2026 midterm elections. ..."This map reflects the political climate of our state and is a massive win for Texas and every conservative who is tired of watching the left try to upend the political system with bogus lawsuits."..."
Source: www.newsmax.comSnippet of Article: "...A VA spokesperson confirmed to the Guardian that the department would share some of the data it is now gathering with other federal agencies, including for immigration enforcement purposes.
“VA will share any adverse findings with the appropriate agencies to ensure anyone who is not authorized to be in the US is dealt with accordingly,” the spokesperson said, when asked if the VA would share the data with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
The agency added: “No one who is not an illegal immigrant has anything to worry about.”..."
Snippet of Article: "...The wave of intrusions triggered unauthorized uses of the Emergency Alert System’s distinctive Attention Signal, which is normally reserved for tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes and other urgent threats.
In particular, threat actors appeared to target Barix network audio devices and reconfigure them to capture attacker-controlled streams instead of regular programming. ..."
Snippet of Article: "...Jose Francisco Jovel, 54, who has a criminal history spanning nearly four decades, was arrested after the incident at the Los Angeles Federal Building Monday, and continued spewing anti-ICE sentiment, including that he wanted to blow up the building and “spray down” all of the officers.
“This was a clear and deliberate attack on federal law enforcement..."
Snippet of Article: "...Americans now pay an average of $265 per month in utility costs, up 12% since last year, according to a new report from The Century Foundation..."
Source: www.cbsnews.comSnippet of Article: "...The average FERS pension for 2025 is expected to be around $2,126 per month. This figure represents the average monthly annuity for FERS retirees, which is calculated based on the high-3 salary average formula. .."
Source: AI Generated calculated based on the FERS high-3 salary average formulaSnippet of Article: "...Car insurance premiums average $2,012 annually according to our rate study. Whether you’ll pay more or less than that depends on many variables. We found that average car insurance rates were lowest for seniors, drivers with good credit, and low mileage drivers. ..."
Source: www.usnews.comSnippet of Article: "...The average American renter pays $1,326 a month. For those looking to move, prices are even higher. The average asking rent is now $1,900 , with single-family houses averaging $2,018 a month, while a typical apartment costs an $1,659. ..."
Source: worldpopulationreview.comSnippet of Article: "average U.S. homeowners’ insurance rate is nearly $3,000 per year, according to a recent report by insurance marketplace...But that’s just the average — residents in some states pay much more. ..."
Source: www.msn.comSnippet of Article: "...The average Social Security pension for a 64-year-old is approximately $1,997.74 per month, assuming they claim benefits at age 64..."
Source: smartasset.comSnippet of Article: "...As you approach retirement, in fact, you’ll find yourself paying premiums up to three times what younger insured people pay for plans. An estimate from the Urban Institute, for example, indicates that average payments for monthly premiums were $1,081 at age 64, while those at age 30 paid only $422. Health insurance costs can take a big bite out of retirement income. ..."
Source: smartasset.comSnippet of Article: "...The 2026 social security Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) is 2.8% which provides those receiving the most money from social security with more money compared to those receiving less. According to the Times report, the 2025 monthly social security payment provided to the average retired worker is $2,008/month. With the COLA, this retired worker will be receiving $2,064/month in 2026, $56 more.
However, the 2.8% COLA is accompanied by a 9.7% increase of $17.90 in the Medicare deduction to $202.90 that is taken from one’s social security payment and, essentially, reduces the average retired worker’s social security COLA of $56 to $38.10, which can be viewed as making the actual social security COLA 1.9%. ..."
Snippet of Article: "..."Any and all Documents, Proclamations, Executive Orders, Memorandums, or Contracts, signed by Order of the now infamous and unauthorized 'AUTOPEN,' within the Administration of Joseph R. Biden Jr., are hereby null, void, and of no further force or effect," Trump said in a post to Truth Social.
"Anyone receiving 'Pardons,' 'Commutations,' or any other Legal Document so signed, please be advised that said Document has been fully and completely terminated, and is of no Legal effect," he added. ..."
Snippet of Article: "...Immigration and Customs Enforcement has begun. It’s been looming as the Trump administration has made it clear that mass deportations will remain a cornerstone of its immigration agenda. It must be—we have hordes of people who shouldn’t be here...ICE officials and other federal agencies are actively conducting widespread enforcement operations targeting and sweeping up Somali residents across Minneapolis."
Source: townhall.comSnippet of Article: "Elon Musk says AI will continue to replace desk jobs "at an accelerated rate."...There will be a lot of trauma and disruption along the way. ..."
Source: businessinsider.comSnippet of Article: "...The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) is following through on President Donald Trump’s directive to strengthen national security by rapidly advancing artificial intelligence through the recently approved Genesis Mission. Not all Americans are openly embracing rapid AI implementation.
The Genesis Mission, launched Nov. 24 through executive order, is another step in the administration’s broader push for U.S. global technology dominance predicated on aggressively pushing scientific discovery and economic growth via AI‑accelerated innovation. ..."
Snippet of Article: "...Can he do it, though? Trump sure thinks so.
Speaking to reporters, the president teased the White House's aggressive exploration of alternative revenue streams, which already include tariffs and trade war resets with numerous countries. The result, perhaps? No income taxes for you. ..."
Snippet of Article: "...“Instead of spending another billion dollars on an EV fleet that’s lost in the mail, it’s time to pull the plug on this boondoggle and return the money to sender — the taxpayers,” Ernst said. ..."
Source: nypost.comSnippet of Article: "..."The 10 Roads group of companies has recently made the difficult decision to commence the wind-down of all operations. Earlier [Monday, Dec. 1], the United States Postal Service (USPS) was provided 60 days’ notice from 10 Roads informing the USPS of 10 Roads’ intent to complete the subsequent 60 days of its contracts with the USPS with an end date of January 30, 2026," reads an email sent Monday by the company and seen by CCJ. "... you should know that..."
Source: www.ccjdigital.comSnippet of Article: "Sales and demand have dropped for the iconic brand. While they may seem a little bit rebellious or even dangerous, motorcycles speak to the American spirit. ...Heritage and Legacy: Founded in 1903, Harley-Davidson has built over a century of brand recognition, making it synonymous with the cruiser motorcycle segment. ...While legacy and a loyal fan base help, strong brands can still face struggles. ..."
Source: www.thestreet.comSnippet of Article: "...Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) has introduced a bill to establish that citizens of the United States “must have sole and exclusive allegiance to the U.S.”
The “Exclusive Citizenship Act of 2025” would make it so that an individual may not be a citizen or national of the U.S. while simultaneously possessing any foreign citizenship. If passed, a U.S. citizen who voluntarily acquires foreign citizenship would have to relinquish their U.S. citizenship after the date of enactment. ..."
Scammers impersonating FDIC federal employees, officials warn Snippet of Article: "...A new phone scam is making the rounds, wit...