Health insurance costs will increase next year, except for employees at these companies.
This article looks at the rising costs of health care in the U.S., especially in the context of employer-sponsored plans. It mentions how, amid persistent inflation, some companies are stepping in to cover their employees’ medical expenses entirely. Current Health Care Costs Health care expenses in the U.S. are unfortunately among the highest globally, with […]
Trump and GOP express differing views on the importance of federal employees amid shutdown concerns
The ongoing government shutdown is exposing a stark contrast in messaging between Republican leaders in Congress and the White House regarding federal employees. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) and other Republican figures are criticizing Democrats for overlooking the essential roles that federal workers play in keeping the nation running. They often echo sentiments from past […]
Health Premiums to Increase for Federal Employees in 2026
Health Insurance Premiums Set to Rise Again for Federal Employees Health insurance premiums for federal employees and their beneficiaries are expected to increase next year. This marks the second consecutive year of double-digit growth. According to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), participants in the Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) program will see an average […]
CBS News employees will not face consequences for disregarding memo from new leader.
CBS News staff will not face consequences for not informing their new editor-in-chief, Bari Weiss, about their daily tasks, based on an internal memo from the Writers Guild of America East. Recently, the employees were instructed to provide details on their duties, but the Guild advised them to wait until the network addressed their questions […]
NBC News to eliminate 150 positions — 7% of its workforce — as employees feel anxious about the future at 30 Rock
NBC News is gearing up for significant layoffs, with around 150 staff members likely to lose their jobs this week as the network adjusts to operating without its cable counterparts, MSNBC and CNBC, according to recent reports. The layoffs are set to begin on Wednesday and continue through Thursday, impacting about 7% of the 2,000 […]
NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory is letting go of hundreds of employees.
NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Pasadena, California, revealed on Tuesday plans to cut 550 jobs. This is part of a restructuring process that started back in July and isn’t directly linked to the ongoing government shutdown. “To best position JPL for the future, we are making adjustments to ensure we have the right size […]
Layoffs due to the shutdown are starting for over 4,000 federal employees
Mass Layoffs Amid Government Shutdown In a recent court filing, it was revealed that the Trump administration has laid off over 4,000 federal workers as the partial government shutdown continues. These layoffs will impact employees across at least seven cabinet-level agencies. Documents filed in the Northern District of California indicate that federal employee unions are […]
Trump administration dismisses Treasury CDFI employees
Key insights: The Treasury Department has announced the discontinuation of the CDFI fund in a notice regarding staff reductions circulated to employees on Friday. Future outlook: Already appropriated CDFI funds might face challenges due to a so-called “pocket recession” and could be legally contested. What’s going wrong: If the program—and its workforce—are dismantled, substantial funding […]
When military personnel and federal employees will not receive their first paycheck due to the shutdown
With the federal government shutdown now in effect, many federal workers and military personnel will soon find themselves without pay. The shutdown began on October 1, and there’s little indication it will be resolved quickly. Just this past Thursday, the Senate turned down a bill aimed at reopening the government, and they won’t convene again […]
White House set to start significant layoffs of federal employees
On Friday, the White House announced that it has initiated layoffs of federal employees amid a growing threat of a government reduction in force (RIF) due to the ongoing shutdown. “RIF has begun,” stated Russell Vought, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director, on the social platform X. A spokesperson from the OMB confirmed […]