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Can a President Remove an Entire Science Board?
On April 24, every member of the National Science Board (NSB) was abruptly removed via a brief email from the Presidential Personnel Office. No transition plan. No explanation. Jus...
Supreme Court Signals Shift on Independent Agencies
When the Supreme Court devotes nearly two hours to questioning whether the President can fire leaders of “independent” agencies at will, federal employees should take notice. The a...
Presidential Removal Power: What Today’s Supreme Court Case Means for Feds
or many federal employees, the fear sits quietly beneath the usual stressors: Could a president fire people simply for not falling in line? Today’s Supreme Court arguments bring th...
FEMA’s Erosion and What It Means for Disaster Response
On August 25, 2025, more than 180 current and former FEMA employees sounded an alarm that should concern every federal worker. Their public letter describes an agency hollowed out ...
President Threatens to Fire the Fed Chair
When headlines scream about firing the Federal Reserve Chair, it may seem like just another political squabble in D.C. But for federal employees—especially those navigating TSP bal...
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