Elon Musk's directive to government workers

Elon Musk sends email to government workers warning of administrative leave if they fail to return to office and report accomplishments. Confusion arises as agencies offer conflicting guidance on compliance.

U.S. Politics

A federal judge temporarily paused the Trump administration's plan to place thousands of workers at the U.S. Agency for International Development on administrative leave. The administration's move was part of efforts to shut down the agency, but the judge issued a limited restraining order to protect at-risk workers.

Suspension of EPA's Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights Employees

Nearly 170 employees at the EPA's Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights were placed on administrative leave, potentially putting the environmental justice program at EPA at risk.

Education Department employees placed on leave in Trump administration's anti-DEI efforts

Dozens of Education Department employees placed on administrative leave as part of Trump administration's efforts to end diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in federal workforce. Employees on leave with full pay and benefits, not related to disciplinary measures.

U.S. Agency for International Development

A senior career civil servant at the U.S. Agency for International Development temporarily rescinded an order sidelining almost 60 senior leaders. However, he was later placed on administrative leave for refusing to issue immediate termination notices without due process. The agency is facing significant cuts to staff and contractors due to a freeze on U.S. foreign aid.

Trump administration places USAID employees on administrative leave

Trump administration places more than 50 civil career servants and foreign service officers at USAID on administrative leave, citing actions to circumvent executive orders. Former officials criticize the move as intimidating and fear-instilling.

Controversy at Sonoma State University involving President Mike Lee and anti-Israel student groups

Sonoma State University President Mike Lee announced his retirement after being placed on administrative leave for making concessions to anti-Israel student groups without approval. The agreements included forming a Students for Justice in Palestine advisory council, boycotting Israeli universities, and expanding Palestinian Studies programs.

Sports

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco placed on administrative leave amid investigation into alleged inappropriate relationship with a minor.