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District judge pauses federal buyout offer on day of deadline Headline from Roll Call, from the development of Feb 6, 2025
Newest development Feb 13, 2025 · 4 reports Federal judge's order resumes buyout program of federal workers
A federal judge in Massachusetts paused the Trump administration’s federal employee buyout offer ahead of its deadline Thursday.
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District judge pauses federal buyout offer on day of deadline
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Trump’s federal buyout plan stalled as judge extends hold
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Federal judge's order resumes buyout program of federal workers
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Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Judge temporarily blocks Trump buyout offer for federal workers | Honolulu Star-Advertiser ↗ (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser) Published Feb 5, 2025
Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description WASHINGTON >> A U.S. judge today temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s proposed buyout for federal workers until at least Monday, giving an initial win to labor unions that sued to stop it.
Insider
Judge delays Trump's federal employee buyout deadline ↗ (opens Insider) Published Feb 5, 2025
Insider's feed description President Donald Trump's deferred-resignation deadline for federal employees was set for Thursday. A judge extended it to at least Monday.
Roll Call
District judge pauses federal buyout offer on day of deadline ↗ (opens Roll Call) Published Feb 5, 2025
Roll Call's feed description A federal judge in Massachusetts paused the Trump administration’s federal employee buyout offer ahead of its deadline Thursday.
New York Post
Judge halts Trump’s worker buyout offer after lawsuit from federal unions ↗ (opens New York Post) Published Feb 5, 2025
New York Post's feed description A federal judge on Thursday blocked President Donald Trump’s plan to push out federal employees by offering them financial incentives.
The Guardian
Judge temporarily blocks Trump’s buyout deadline for federal employees ↗ (opens The Guardian) Published Feb 5, 2025
The Guardian's feed description Federal judge says freeze allows time for legal briefs to be filed before a hearing on Monday
Fox News
Federal judge delays Trump administration's buyout deadline for federal workers ↗ (opens Fox News) Published Feb 5, 2025
Fox News's feed description A federal judge in Boston has given federal workers more time to decide whether to accept President Donald Trump's buyout offer.
Time
Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump's Federal Worker Buyouts ↗ (opens Time) Published Feb 5, 2025
Time's feed description A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked Trump’s plan to push out federal workers by offering them financial incentives.
Hot Air
The Guardian
Judge to rule on Trump’s offer of mass buyouts for US government workers ↗ (opens The Guardian) Published Feb 9, 2025
The Guardian's feed description Federal employees claim in lawsuit ‘deferred resignation’ program is illegal because Congress has not approved it
Digital Journal
US federal workers weigh Trump buyout as court to step in ↗ (opens Digital Journal) Published Feb 9, 2025
Digital Journal's feed description US federal workers face another deadline Monday to accept a mass buyout from their government jobs as a judge holds a key hearing.
New York Post
Federal judge halts Trump’s fed worker buyouts — after 65K take up the offer ↗ (opens New York Post) Published Feb 9, 2025
New York Post's feed description A federal judge on Monday temporarily blocked the Trump administration from moving forward with a plan to buy out tens of thousands of government workers.
Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Judge keeps his block on Trump federal buyout plan for now | Honolulu Star-Advertiser ↗ (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser) Published Feb 10, 2025
Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description BOSTON/WASHINGTON >> A U.S. judge kept his block on President Donald Trump’s buyout plan for federal employees in place on Monday and said he would consider imposing it for a longer period of time.
FOX 5 DC
Trump’s federal buyout plan stalled as judge extends hold ↗ (opens FOX 5 DC) Published Feb 10, 2025
FOX 5 DC's feed description A federal judge has temporarily halted President Donald Trump’s buyout plan aimed at downsizing the federal workforce.
Voice of America
US judge keeps block on Trump federal buyout plan in place for now ↗ (opens Voice of America) Published Feb 10, 2025
Voice of America's feed description More than 2 million federal civilian employees had faced a midnight deadline Monday to accept the proposal
CNN
Federal judge lets Trump’s ‘buyout’ plan for federal employees proceed ↗ (opens CNN) Published Feb 12, 2025
CNN's feed description A federal judge in Boston Wednesday is allowing the Trump administration to move forward with its federal worker buyout program for the moment.
UPI
Federal judge's order resumes buyout program of federal workers ↗ (opens UPI) Published Feb 12, 2025
UPI's feed description A U.S. District Judge on Wednesday refused to block the Trump administration's deferred resignation program for federal employees after issuing two stays, the first legal victory for the Trump administration.
Foxla
Judge clears way for Trump’s plan to buy out federal workers ↗ (opens Foxla) Published Feb 12, 2025
Foxla's feed description A judge is restoring the Trump Administration's buyout program for federal employees.
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