HISTORICAL FACTS: 2 | History Defined

Trump’s attack on federal unions a ‘test case’ for broader assault, warn lawyers

Executive order cites national security to strip bargaining rights from more than 1 million federal workers

The Guardian - US · May 1, 2025

'Thousands' of Social Security Employees Changed to 'Political Appointees' Despite Career Status: Report

The SSA moved to strip thousands of government workers of civil service protections, leaving career employees vulnerable to termination.

International Business Times · Apr 25, 2025

'Thousands' of Social Security Employees Changed to 'Political Appointees' Despite Career Status: Report

The SSA moved to strip thousands of government workers of civil service protections, leaving career employees vulnerable to termination.

Latin Times · Apr 24, 2025

TSA Screeners' Union Sues the Trump Administration for Violating Its First Amendment Rights

Passengers suing the TSA for First Amendment violations have had a rough time in court.

Reason · Mar 14, 2025

Federal workers union lobbies against CR

The American Federation of Government Employees said a "government shutdown has been underway since January 20"

Salon · Mar 13, 2025

By Ending Contract, Union Officials Claim, Trump Administration Violated 'Dignity and Rights' of TSA Agents

The Department of Homeland Security unilaterally tore up a collective bargaining agreement it had signed with unionized TSA screeners in May 2024.

Reason · Mar 7, 2025

First Thing: Macron warns Trump against ‘surrender’ in Ukraine

US and French presidents disagree over aid and efforts to secure a lasting peace in Ukraine. Plus, are airships the future again?

The Guardian - UK · Feb 25, 2025

Elon Musk Claims 'Non-Existent' or 'Dead' People's Identities Are Being Used to Collect Government Paychecks: 'There Is Outright Fraud'

Elon Musk took to social media to allege that the identities of deceased people, or "non-existent" people, were being used by unauthorized persons to collect federal paychecks.

Latin Times · Feb 23, 2025

Kash Patel Tells Employees to 'Pause Any Responses' To Musk's Justify Your Job or Be Resigned Order

Newly appointed FBI Director Kash Patel sent out correspondence to all departments he is in charge of, ordering them to "pause any responses" being formulated to billionaire Elon Musk's email in which he asks federal employees to justify their jobs.

Latin Times · Feb 23, 2025

Kash Patel tells FBI staff to ignore Elon Musk request to list their achievements

Agency reportedly seeking guidance from DoJ as Musk’s demand sparks confusion across key government agencies

The Guardian - US · Feb 23, 2025