Broad exemptions to Trump's federal hiring freeze begin to take shape
Trump’s freeze this time around is set to expire after 90 days, though agencies will first have to submit plans—in consultation with OMB and Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency—to permanently reduce their rolls through efficiencies and attrition. The Internal Revenue Service will face a longer freeze, per Trump’s order.
Ayotte implements hiring freeze for state employees, with some exemptions
Gov. Kelly Ayotte is implementing a hiring freeze for state employees ahead of what's expected to be a difficult budget process.
Trump’s War on DEI Freezes Diversity Work Across Federal Government
President Trump’s plan to unravel diversity, equity and inclusion efforts began taking shape on Wednesday with an order closing such programs within federal agencies and placing all staff working on those programs on paid leave.
Trump Ordered A Federal Hiring Freeze. Previous Ones Backfired.
Earlier hiring freezes actually made government services less efficient, the Government Accountability Office found.
No New IRS Agents? What Trump’s Federal Hiring Freeze Means for Your Tax Return
Trump federal hiring freeze 2025. Trump’s federal Hiring Freeze is a 90-day freeze on hiring federal civilian employees across executive departments. The freeze exempts military
Trump’s hiring freeze could impact California firefighting efforts, federal services
A former federal firefighter said the president’s executive order could interrupt the government’s ability to hire seasonal employees.
As Houston begins to thaw, here's how to assess any freeze damage to your home's pipes
Southeast Texas endured freezing temperatures could have damaged pipes in your home. Here are some steps you can take to ...
Freeze warning for Antelope Valley until Friday morning, according to the NWS
The NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA issued a freeze warning at 2:58 a.m. on Thursday valid from 10 p.m. until Friday 9 a.m.
Southeast in Deep Freeze After Record Snowfall
A rare winter storm along the Gulf Coast and the Southeast left record snow and freezing temperatures, leading to closed ...
US Deep Freeze Leaves Gravediggers Struggling to Bury Dead
Special equipment must be employed to remove frost from the ground so graves can be more easily dug. Shukwit says a high-powered torch is used to thaw the frozen ground, making it easier for the ...
Justice Department issues freeze for civil rights division
The directives halt ongoing civil rights cases and could jeopardize police reform agreements finalized in recent months in ...
Trump’s new Justice Department leadership orders a freeze on civil rights cases
The new Justice Department leadership has put a freeze on civil rights litigation, and suggested it may reconsider police ...
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Comparing the deadly 2021 freeze to the 2025 snowfall that hit southeast Texas
Why was the 2021 freeze a historic, deadly disaster, and this winter storm a joyful winter wonderland? Here's a comparison of ...
N.J. weather: Residents wake up to a deep freeze. Here are the 15 coldest spots.
More than a dozen towns across the Garden State had sub-zero temperatures Wednesday morning, without the wind chill factored ...
Syria orders freeze of bank accounts linked to former regime
Syria's central bank has ordered commercial banks to freeze all accounts tied to people and companies linked to the ousted regime of former President Bashar al-Assad, according to a document seen by ...
Freeze warning affecting Ojai Valley until Friday morning, according to the NWS
A freeze warning was issued by the NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA on Thursday at 2:58 a.m. valid from 10 p.m. until Friday 9 a.m.
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Alabama freeze: Montgomery opens warming station, ALEA warns of driving hazards
Montgomery residents who need help keeping warm during freezing temperatures ahead this week will have a warming shelter ...