GovernmentPolicy

Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration From Firing Federal Workers During Shutdown

A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order preventing the Trump administration from firing federal workers during the ongoing government shutdown. The ruling comes after reduction-in-force notifications were sent to over 4,000 federal employees. Judge Susan Yvonne Illston stated the administration’s actions appeared “contrary to the laws.”

Federal Judge Issues Temporary Restraining Order Against Trump Administration

A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from firing federal workers during the ongoing government shutdown, according to reports from the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. The ruling from U.S. District Court Judge Susan Yvonne Illston came Wednesday, just five days after the administration issued reduction-in-force notifications to more than 4,000 federal workers, sources indicate.

EconomyPolicy

Tariffs Drive Inflation Higher as Consumers Face Rising Prices, Fed Report Shows

President Trump’s tariffs are contributing to rising inflation as companies grapple with whether to absorb costs or pass them to consumers. The Federal Reserve’s latest Beige Book report indicates price increases across multiple districts while consumer spending shows mixed patterns across income levels.

Tariffs Fuel Inflation Pressures Across US Economy

According to the Federal Reserve’s latest Beige Book report, tariffs implemented by former President Donald Trump are pushing inflation generally higher as businesses face difficult decisions about absorbing costs or passing them to consumers. The report states that “prices rose further during the reporting period” with tariff-induced input cost increases reported across many districts.