Federal Judge Allows Trump Admin to Continue Layoffs of Federal Workers

The suit was brought by federal unions seeking to preserve union dues and bargaining power. WASHINGTON—A federal judge on Feb. 20 declined to block, for now, downsizing efforts by President Donald Trump’s administration, including mass firings and buyout programs. “Federal district judges are duty-bound to decide legal issues based on even-handed application of law and

Federal judge won’t stop Trump administration’s mass firings for now

Sen. Murkowski concerned about Trump firings Republican Sen. Murkowski raises concerns about Trump firings 04:21 Washington — A federal judge on Thursday allowed President Trump’s efforts to shrink the federal workforce to continue moving forward while legal proceedings continue, declining a request from a group of labor unions to temporarily block his firing of federal