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Federal judge blocks funding restrictions on gender-affirming care

Federal judge blocks funding restrictions on gender-affirming care

A federal judge has halted enforcement of provisions in two executive orders that limit funding for healthcare providers offering gender-affirming care to minors. In PFLAG v. Trump (No. 8:25-cv-337-BAH), US District Judge Brendan A. Hurson granted a preliminary injunction on 4 March 2025 barring agencies from withholding or terminating

GSA offers incentives for early retirement amid workforce reductions

GSA offers incentives for early retirement amid workforce reductions

GSA is implementing significant workforce reductions, including offering voluntary early retirement authority (VERA) to eligible employees, as part of an effort to streamline operations. Acting Administrator Stephen Ehikian announced that OPM approved GSA's request to provide VERA, allowing employees age age 50 and over with 20 years of

Delta slashes earnings forecast as domestic demand weakens

Delta slashes earnings forecast as domestic demand weakens

Delta Air Lines significantly reduced its first-quarter 2025 earnings and revenue guidance, citing a decline in consumer and corporate confidence. The airline now expects revenue growth of just 3 to 4 percent, down from its initial projection of 7 to 9 percent, and adjusted earnings per share between 30 to

Bipartisan tensions rise over CR as shutdown looms

Bipartisan tensions rise over CR as shutdown looms

A seven‐month stopgap funding bill crafted by House Speaker Mike Johnson in coordination with the White House is stoking partisan tensions as the government nears a potential shutdown. The measure boosts defense spending by about $6 billion while cutting roughly $13 billion from nondefense programs, including community health grants

Trump's actions against law firms spark constitutional debate

Trump's actions against law firms spark constitutional debate

President Donald Trump's recent executive orders targeting prominent law firms Perkins Coie and Covington & Burling have sent shockwaves through the legal community, raising concerns about potential infringements on legal representation and constitutional rights. On 6 March 2025, Trump signed an executive order suspending security clearances for employees

Hegseth mandates streamlined software acquisition to enhance defense capabilities

Hegseth mandates streamlined software acquisition to enhance defense capabilities

In a memo dated 6 March 2025, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth directed all DOD acquisition offices to adopt the Software Acquisition Pathway (SWP) and leverage existing authorities to expedite the procurement of software-dependent systems, as reported by Defense News. This mandate aims to modernize DOD's approach to software

Horizon Cutting-room Links: Monday, 10 March 2025

Horizon Cutting-room Links: Monday, 10 March 2025

Today is Monday, 10 February 2025. Federal agencies in the Washington, DC area are Open. Employees are expected to begin the workday on time. Normal operating procedures are in effect. Mostly clear, with a low around 37. Southwest wind around 3 mph. "GOP Government Funding Plan Sets Up Clash