Bobby Scott Upset After Emails from Absent Workers Allegedly Criticize Them Regarding Shutdown
Accusations of Hatch Act Violations Amid Government Shutdown Rep. Bobby Scott, a Democrat from Virginia, recently accused officials from the Trump administration of breaching federal law by implementing automated email replies that blamed Democrats for the ongoing government shutdown. Scott, who leads the House Education and Labor Committee, has called on Republicans to investigate whether […]
House Speaker Mike Johnson dismisses separate bill for US troop payments, suggests federal workers ‘should’ receive back pay amid ongoing shutdown
WASHINGTON – As the federal government shutdown heads into its second week, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) declined to support a separate measure aimed at funding the salaries for U.S. military personnel. During a press conference, Prime Minister Boris Johnson highlighted that a temporary funding bill passed by the House of Commons on September 19 […]
Government shutdown reaches day 8 as Trump considers backpay for furloughed workers
The Trump administration is intensifying the impact of an ongoing government shutdown, which is now on its eighth day, showing no immediate signs of resolution. Recently, the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) unveiled a plan that, according to reports, does not promise back pay for federal employees who are currently furloughed. This […]
Widespread illegal parking persists in NYC area following discovery of placard misuse by workers
Despite a recent report highlighting misconduct, city employees and contractors continue to park illegally near City Hall in New York without much enforcement. On Tuesday morning, numerous illegally parked vehicles cluttered the bustling streets of downtown Brooklyn. Many of these cars displayed placards from various city agencies, including the Sheriff’s Office and Housing Preservation and […]
White House Cautions That Furloughed Federal Workers Do Not Have the Right to Back Pay
On Tuesday, the White House alerted that federal employees unable to work due to the Democratic-led shutdown may not be assured of receiving repayment. If the White House proceeds with a legal assessment, it prompts Senate Democrats to resolve the ongoing shutdown by potentially denying refunds to around 750,000 federal workers affected. A memo from […]
Republican criticizes White House warning about withholding back pay for furloughed workers
Republican Senator Thom Tillis from North Carolina strongly criticized the White House Budget Office for releasing a draft memo suggesting that furloughed federal employees might not receive back pay when the government reopens. “I think this sends a really bad message to the workers, essentially held hostage by the Democrats who are shutting down the […]
Trump states that backpay for furloughed workers “depends on the individuals involved.”
On Tuesday, President Trump hinted that some government employees might receive backpay during the ongoing shutdown, while others may not. “It really depends on who you’re talking about,” he said. “You know, Democrats have put a lot of people in a tough spot. But it varies from case to case.” Trump went on to say, […]
Speaker Johnson hopes furloughed federal workers will get back pay, but implies it may not happen.
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) mentioned on Tuesday that he believes federal workers who were affected by the shutdown should be reimbursed, though he indicated that those payments might not be forthcoming. “I really hope workers who served during this time will get the backpay they deserve,” Johnson said to reporters at the Capitol. “These are […]
Federal workers will not get their next full paycheck unless Democrats end the shutdown tonight.
Washington Update: Federal Workers Face Pay Uncertainty On Monday, White House Press Secretary Caroline Leavitt emphasized that millions of federal employees might miss their upcoming paychecks unless Democrats act to reopen the federal government by tonight. During a press briefing at the White House, she addressed the ongoing situation. “We are currently on the sixth […]
Dispatching social workers to handle armed situations in domestic violence cases
Controversy Surrounds Domestic Violence Response Policies When Zohran Mamdani discusses rethinking how the NYPD operates, he’s referring to an event that took place in Flatbush on a Sunday morning. So, instead of sending police officers to handle domestic violence situations, his proposal suggests deploying social workers. This comes in the wake of a tragic incident […]