<!DOCTYPE html><html lang="en"><head><title>LawGov.net | Law & Government</title><meta name="description" content="Law & Government"><meta charset="UTF-8"><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width,initial-scale=1.0"><meta name="msapplication-TileImage" content="https://lawgov.net/logo/lawgov.net.png"><link rel="canonical" href="https://lawgov.net/"><link rel="preload stylesheet" href="https://lawgov.net/s.css?1754857979" as="style" type="text/css" media="all"><link rel="preload" href="https://lawgov.net/LFR.woff2" as="font" type="font/woff2" crossorigin><link rel="icon" href="https://lawgov.net/logo/lawgov.net.png"><link rel="apple-touch-icon" href="https://lawgov.net/logo/lawgov.net.png"><!-- MagenetMonetization V: 1.0.29.3--><!-- MagenetMonetization 1 --><!-- MagenetMonetization 1.1 --><style>header{background:linear-gradient(to bottom right,#ecdfcc,#697565)}menu{background:#1e201e}a{color:#1e201e}footer{background:#1e201e;border-top:8px solid #3c3d37}aside{border-left:4px solid #3c3d37}</style><script async src='https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-WHD4M6EDZD'></script><script>window.dataLayer=window.dataLayer||[];function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);}gtag('js',new Date());gtag('config','G-WHD4M6EDZD');</script></head><body><header><div><a href="https://lawgov.net" target="_top"><img src="https://lawgov.net/logo/lawgov.net.png" width="90" height="90" alt="LawGov.net"></a><a href="https://lawgov.net"><span>LawGov.net</span></a></div><form role="search" method="get" id="searchform" class="searchform" action="https://lawgov.net"><input type="search" name="s" placeholder="Search..."><button type="submit">🔍</button></form></header><menu><li><a href='https://lawgov.net/topic/nascent-trump-administration/'>nascent Trump administration</a></li> <li><a href='https://lawgov.net/topic/federal-employees/'>federal employees</a></li> <li><a href='https://lawgov.net/topic/donald-trump-attend/'>Donald Trump attend</a></li> <li><a href='https://lawgov.net/topic/president-donald-trump/'>President Donald Trump</a></li> <li><a href='https://lawgov.net/topic/national-security/'>national security</a></li> <li><a href='https://lawgov.net/topic/opm-attorneys-contend/'>OPM attorneys contend</a></li> <li><a href='https://lawgov.net/topic/social-security-administration/'>Social Security Administration</a></li> </menu><main id='arch'><article id='a0'><a href='https://lawgov.net/633/tesla-gsa-shedds-conflict-of-interest/'><hr><img src='https://lawgov.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2025/08/tesla-gsa-shedds-conflict-of-interest.webp' width='309' height='206' alt='Tesla + GSA: Shedd’s Conflict of Interest?'><h2>Tesla + GSA: Shedd’s Conflict of Interest?</h2><p>Thomas Shedd's Tesla ties raise conflict-of-interest concerns during his GSA and Labor Dept roles, influencing AI, contracts, and government tech. Ethics questioned. Is Musk involved?</p><time datetime='2025-08-28'>28 Aug 2025</time></a></article><article id='a1'><a href='https://lawgov.net/631/hhs-union-contracts-terminated-trumps-order/'><hr><img src='https://lawgov.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2025/08/hhs-union-contracts-terminated-trumps-order.webp' width='309' height='206' alt='HHS Union Contracts Terminated: Trump’s Order' loading='lazy'><h2>HHS Union Contracts Terminated: Trump’s Order</h2><p>HHS terminates union contracts under Trump's order, impacting numerous agencies despite legal challenges and OPM guidance. Unions vow to fight back, citing national security concerns and staff firings.</p><time datetime='2025-08-26'>26 Aug 2025</time></a></article><article id='a2'><a href='https://lawgov.net/629/federal-employees-name-change-process-issues-solutions/'><hr><img src='https://lawgov.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2025/08/federal-employees-name-change-process-issues-solutions.webp' width='309' height='206' alt='Federal Employees: Name Change Process Issues & Solutions' loading='lazy'><h2>Federal Employees: Name Change Process Issues & Solutions</h2><p>GAO report reveals federal employees face hurdles changing names due to insufficient agency guidance, impacting job duties. Recommendations for improvement across agencies like IRS, VA, and SSA.</p><time datetime='2025-08-22'>22 Aug 2025</time></a></article><article id='a3'><a href='https://lawgov.net/627/basel-iii-eu-simplifies-bank-regulations-for-smaller-institutions/'><hr><img src='https://lawgov.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2025/08/basel-iii-eu-simplifies-bank-regulations-for-smaller-institutions.webp' width='309' height='206' alt='Basel III: EU Simplifies Bank Regulations for Smaller Institutions' loading='lazy'><h2>Basel III: EU Simplifies Bank Regulations for Smaller Institutions</h2><p>EU considers easing Basel III rules for smaller banks, simplifying reporting and liquidity requirements. German proposal aims for proportionality, efficiency, and less bureaucracy in financial regulation. Key focus: leverage ratio.</p><time datetime='2025-08-22'>22 Aug 2025</time></a></article><article id='a4'><a href='https://lawgov.net/625/usai-ai-for-government-federal-innovation/'><hr><img src='https://lawgov.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2025/08/usai-ai-for-government-federal-innovation.webp' width='309' height='206' alt='USAi: AI for Government & Federal Innovation' loading='lazy'><h2>USAi: AI for Government & Federal Innovation</h2><p>USAi.Gov launches as a secure AI platform for government agencies under Trump's strategy, featuring models from Anthropic, OpenAI, and others. Aims to accelerate AI adoption and reduce costs.</p><time datetime='2025-08-20'>20 Aug 2025</time></a></article><article id='a5'><a href='https://lawgov.net/623/trump-admin-firings-court-battle-over-federal-employee-terminations/'><hr><img src='https://lawgov.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2025/08/trump-admin-firings-court-battle-over-federal-employee-terminations.webp' width='309' height='206' alt='Trump Admin Firings: Court Battle Over Federal Employee Terminations' loading='lazy'><h2>Trump Admin Firings: Court Battle Over Federal Employee Terminations</h2><p>Trump administration fights court rulings on mass firings of federal probationary employees. The Supreme Court weighs in, focusing on labor relations and agency accountability.</p><time datetime='2025-08-19'>19 Aug 2025</time></a></article><article id='a6'><a href='https://lawgov.net/621/eu-farm-subsidies-capping-payments-redistribution/'><hr><img src='https://lawgov.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2025/08/eu-farm-subsidies-capping-payments-redistribution.webp' width='309' height='206' alt='EU Farm Subsidies: Capping Payments & Redistribution' loading='lazy'><h2>EU Farm Subsidies: Capping Payments & Redistribution</h2><p>The EU proposes capping farm subsidies, sparking debate over fairness and impact on large agricultural producers. Redistribution aims to support young and small farmers, facing opposition from some member states.</p><time datetime='2025-08-19'>19 Aug 2025</time></a></article><article id='a7'><a href='https://lawgov.net/619/germany-ukraine-security-guarantees-troop-deployment/'><hr><img src='https://lawgov.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2025/08/germany-ukraine-security-guarantees-troop-deployment.webp' width='309' height='206' alt='Germany & Ukraine: Security Guarantees & Troop Deployment' loading='lazy'><h2>Germany & Ukraine: Security Guarantees & Troop Deployment</h2><p>Germany weighs security guarantees for Ukraine, focusing on technical and military aid. Troop deployment is unlikely. Discussions involve US, EU, and potential Article 5-like protection. </p><time datetime='2025-08-18'>18 Aug 2025</time></a></article><article id='a8'><a href='https://lawgov.net/617/data-integrity-under-scrutiny-independence-vs-accuracy/'><hr><img src='https://lawgov.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2025/08/data-integrity-under-scrutiny-independence-vs-accuracy.webp' width='309' height='206' alt='Data Integrity Under Scrutiny: Independence vs. Accuracy' loading='lazy'><h2>Data Integrity Under Scrutiny: Independence vs. Accuracy</h2><p>Lutnick stresses accuracy in federal data, sparking debate over agency independence. Critics fear political interference, citing Trump era actions impacting data integrity and public trust.</p><time datetime='2025-08-16'>16 Aug 2025</time></a></article><article id='a9'><a href='https://lawgov.net/615/trump-admin-federal-unions-targeted-worker-rights-eroded/'><hr><img src='https://lawgov.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2025/08/trump-admin-federal-unions-targeted-worker-rights-eroded.webp' width='309' height='206' alt='Trump Admin: Federal Unions Targeted, Worker Rights Eroded' loading='lazy'><h2>Trump Admin: Federal Unions Targeted, Worker Rights Eroded</h2><p>The Trump administration is facing legal challenges over its efforts to curtail federal employee unions' negotiating rights under the guise of national security, potentially weakening public services and worker protections.</p><time datetime='2025-08-14'>14 Aug 2025</time></a></article><article id='a10'><a href='https://lawgov.net/613/trumps-grant-policy-political-appointees-funding-cuts/'><hr><img src='https://lawgov.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2025/08/trumps-grant-policy-political-appointees-funding-cuts.webp' width='309' height='206' alt='Trump’s Grant Policy: Political Appointees & Funding Cuts' loading='lazy'><h2>Trump’s Grant Policy: Political Appointees & Funding Cuts</h2><p>Trump's executive order adds layers to grant approval, involving political appointees & aligning awards with administration policies. Concerns arise about transparency, potential political influence, and funding cuts. Grant reviews are now occluded.</p><time datetime='2025-08-12'>12 Aug 2025</time></a></article><article id='a11'><a href='https://lawgov.net/611/israel-gaza-conflict-al-jazeera-reporter-deaths-accusations/'><hr><img src='https://lawgov.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2025/08/israel-gaza-conflict-al-jazeera-reporter-deaths-accusations.webp' width='309' height='206' alt='Israel-Gaza Conflict: Al Jazeera Reporter Deaths & Accusations' loading='lazy'><h2>Israel-Gaza Conflict: Al Jazeera Reporter Deaths & Accusations</h2><p>Israel bars foreign reporters in Gaza. Al Jazeera accuses Israel of killing its reporters, including Anas al-Sharif. CPJ reports 178 journalists killed by Israel since Oct 2023. Accusations of Hamas links are refuted.</p><time datetime='2025-08-11'>11 Aug 2025</time></a></article><article id='a12'><a href='https://lawgov.net/609/tully-rinckey-pllc-founders-face-suspension-for-ethical-misconduct/'><hr><img src='https://lawgov.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2025/08/tully-rinckey-pllc-founders-face-suspension-for-ethical-misconduct.webp' width='309' height='206' alt='Tully Rinckey PLLC Founders Face Suspension for Ethical Misconduct' loading='lazy'><h2>Tully Rinckey PLLC Founders Face Suspension for Ethical Misconduct</h2><p>Tully Rinckey PLLC's founders face a 90-day suspension following an honest misbehavior probe. The probe exposed employment contract sold off problems for attorneys leaving early, referral fees and restrictive clauses.</p><time datetime='2025-08-10'>10 Aug 2025</time></a></article><article id='a13'><a href='https://lawgov.net/607/labor-tech-office-shakeup-shedd-offboarded-staff-departures/'><hr><img src='https://lawgov.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2025/08/labor-tech-office-shakeup-shedd-offboarded-staff-departures.webp' width='309' height='206' alt='Labor Tech Office Shakeup: Shedd Offboarded, Staff Departures' loading='lazy'><h2>Labor Tech Office Shakeup: Shedd Offboarded, Staff Departures</h2><p>Tesla engineer Shedd offboarded from Labor's tech office amid staff departures (40%). Budget scrutiny and delayed acquisitions cited. GSA role continues. 20% Labor staff loss reported.</p><time datetime='2025-08-08'>8 Aug 2025</time></a></article><article id='a14'><a href='https://lawgov.net/605/eu-official-gaza-situation-looks-increasingly-like-genocide/'><hr><img src='https://lawgov.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2025/08/eu-official-gaza-situation-looks-increasingly-like-genocide.webp' width='309' height='206' alt='EU Official: Gaza Situation “Looks Increasingly” Like Genocide' loading='lazy'><h2>EU Official: Gaza Situation “Looks Increasingly” Like Genocide</h2><p>EU official Ribera criticizes EU's inaction on Gaza, stating the situation "looks increasingly" like genocide. She urges concrete action and calls for a ceasefire and aid access.</p><time datetime='2025-08-07'>7 Aug 2025</time></a></article><article id='a15'><a href='https://lawgov.net/603/fbi-whistleblower-protection-new-legislation-for-security-clearances/'><hr><img src='https://lawgov.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2025/08/fbi-whistleblower-protection-new-legislation-for-security-clearances.webp' width='309' height='206' alt='FBI Whistleblower Protection: New Legislation for Security Clearances' loading='lazy'><h2>FBI Whistleblower Protection: New Legislation for Security Clearances</h2><p>Legislation ensures conflict-free process for FBI whistleblowers facing security clearance withdrawal due to retaliation. Protects those who speak out against wrongdoing, ensuring fair treatment and justice.</p><time datetime='2025-08-05'>5 Aug 2025</time></a></article><article id='a16'><a href='https://lawgov.net/601/train-wi-fi-connectivity-challenges-and-solutions/'><hr><img src='https://lawgov.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2025/08/train-wi-fi-connectivity-challenges-and-solutions.webp' width='309' height='206' alt='Train Wi-Fi Connectivity: Challenges and Solutions' loading='lazy'><h2>Train Wi-Fi Connectivity: Challenges and Solutions</h2><p>Train Wi-Fi faces challenges due to speed, tower density, and cabin design. Solutions involve telecom upgrades, signal boosting, and addressing the Doppler effect for better connectivity. Starlink and 5G are explored.</p><time datetime='2025-08-04'>4 Aug 2025</time></a></article></main><hr><nav><span aria-current="page" class="page-numbers current">1</span><a class="page-numbers" href="https://lawgov.net/page/2/">2</a><a class="page-numbers" href="https://lawgov.net/page/3/">3</a><a class="page-numbers" href="https://lawgov.net/page/4/">4</a><span class="page-numbers dots">…</span><a class="page-numbers" href="https://lawgov.net/page/19/">19</a><a class="next page-numbers" href="https://lawgov.net/page/2/">»</a></nav><!-- wmm d --><footer>LawGov.net © Law & Government<br><a href="https://lawgov.net/">Home</a> · <a href="https://lawgov.net/archives/">Archive</a> · <a href="https://lawgov.net/privacy-policy/">Privacy Policy</a> · <a href="mailto:info@lawgov.net">Contact</a></footer><div class="mads-block"></div></body></html><div class="mads-block"></div>
