Is Trump’s ‘buyout offer’ a good deal for federal workers? Is it even legal?
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Trump's proposed buyout plan for federal workers in limbo
A federal judge is weighing extending the pause on President Trump's "deferred resignations" for federal workers. Weijia Jiang is following the latest developments at the White House.CBS News - Feb. 10 -
Trump's federal worker buyout plan will remain on hold for now, judge says
The buyout plan has been promoted by Elon Musk, the head of President Donald Trump's so-called Department of Government Efficiency.CNBC - Feb. 10 -
Judge won't halt Trump, Musk federal worker buyout program
A federal judge declined to further pause a federal government buyout program, enabling the government to forge ahead with its "Fork in the Road" program. U.S. District Court Judge George O’Toole ...The Hill - 6d -
Judge rules Trump can downsize federal government with worker buyouts
Legal victory for Republican president is significant progress following string of courtroom setbacks. Donald Trump’s buyout program for federal employees can proceed, a federal judge ruled on ...The Guardian - 6d -
Trump could meet Putin in Saudi Arabia; Federal worker buyouts resume
President Trump says he and Russian President Vladimir Putin have agreed to start negotiating the end of the war in Ukraine and says the two could meet face-to-face soon in Saudi Arabia. CBS News ...CBS News - 5d -
Judge lifts freeze on Trump and Musk's federal worker buyout plan
President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk's plan to reshape the federal government is entering a new phase after a judge lifted a temporary freeze on their federal employee buyout program. ...NBC News - 5d -
Trump Offered a Buyout. Here’s Why They Took It
The Trump administration promised to pay workers who accepted a buyout through September 30Inc. - 3d -
Judge extends government buyout offer amid push to strike down deal
A federal judge extended indefinitely the deadline for government workers to accept a government buyout, as a lawsuit to block the offer continues in court. U.S. District Court Judge George O’Toole ...The Hill - Feb. 10 -
Judge allows federal worker "buyout" plan to proceed and government ends it
A federal judge lifted a previous order pausing the program Wednesday. Soon afterward, the Office of Personnel Management announced the program was closed.CBS News - 6d -
Federal judge clears way for government workers to accept buyout in exchange for resigning
CBS News confirmed mass firings have begun at the education department, where some who were hired most recently were sent letters informing them they've been fired from their position effective ...CBS News - 5d
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