OPM Chief Spokesperson's Instagram Fashion Influencer Side Hustle

The chief spokesperson of the Office of Personnel Management used her office to promote her Instagram fashion influencer side hustle, which raised ethical concerns as she defended mass layoffs of federal workers. She deleted her Instagram account after inquiries from CNN.

Impact of Federal Hiring Freeze on Department of Veterans Affairs

The Trump administration's federal hiring freeze is causing delays in critical, lifesaving medical positions at the Department of Veterans Affairs due to changes in federal hiring software. The Office of Personnel Management has effectively locked federal agencies out of accessing new hire records, leading to chaos and concerns about patient care and benefits for veterans.

DOD Directive on Employee Accomplishments

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth directed DOD civilian employees to respond to an email from OPM listing their accomplishments from the prior week to streamline the workforce. President Trump and Elon Musk were also involved in the initiative.

Legal Battle Over Trump Administration's Mass Firing of Probationary Federal Employees

A federal judge is considering whether to block the Trump administration's mass firing of probationary federal employees. Unions and civic organizations are suing the government, alleging that the firings were unlawfully ordered by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM). The case revolves around the issue of who directed the terminations and the legality of the firings based on performance criteria. The Trump administration argues that the plaintiffs lack standing and that challenges to federal employee terminations should be handled by established federal agencies.

Elon Musk's Email to Federal Workers

Elon Musk sent an email via the OPM to federal workers asking for a weekly update, prompting confusion and panic among employees. President Trump endorsed the email as a way to ensure people are actually working.

Elon Musk's Influence on Government HR Agency

Elon Musk's aides have locked career government bureaucrats out of computer systems at a federal government human resources agency, causing concern over cybersecurity implications and lack of oversight. Musk's allies now hold key positions at the agency.