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- 1Leak website publishes data on tens of thousands of DHS employeesโผLeak website releases data on tens of thousands of DHS employees
A leak website has released personal data on tens of thousands of employees of the US Department of Homeland Security, according to reports from Reuters and other outlets. The disclosure raises concerns about the safety and privacy of federal personnel and may prompt investigations into the source of the breach and the exposure of government workers' information.
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The share of US national income going to wages has fallen to its lowest level in 75 years, according to Federal Reserve data. The figure, drawn from the labor share of gross domestic income, suggests workers are capturing a shrinking slice of economic output even as overall income grows. Commenters are debating whether corporate profits, automation, or weak worker bargaining power best explain the shift.
- 3Democratic lawmakers decry OSHA push to weaken worker respiratory protectionsโDemocratic lawmakers decry Oshaโs push to roll back worker respiratory protections https://www. theguardian.com/us-news/
Democratic lawmakers, including Elizabeth Warren and Ilhan Omar, are condemning a push by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to roll back workplace respiratory protection standards for US workers. The lawmakers argue the move would strip safeguards that protect employees from airborne hazards on the job. Unions and worker advocacy groups are backing the criticism, framing it as an attack on workplace safety protections.
- 4US sues Google over military leave job disputeโผUS suit claiming Google wouldn't give employee new job following military leave
The US government has sued Google, alleging the company failed to restore a former employee to a similar or equivalent position after they returned from military leave. The case centers on employment reemployment rights for service members. The suit has drawn attention for pitting the federal government against one of the world's largest technology companies over obligations to workers who serve in the military.
- 5Justice Department subpoenas California election workersโJustice Department issues subpoenas to California election workers
The US Justice Department has issued subpoenas to election workers in California, according to NPR. The move reportedly targets officials involved in administering elections, though details about the scope and purpose of the subpoenas remain limited. The development is drawing attention amid ongoing national debate over election administration and federal oversight of state voting processes.
- 6Trump Administration Proposes Overhaul of PERM Green Card Processโผtrump administration perm green card proposal
A proposed rule from the Trump administration to change the PERM labor certification process, a key step in employment-based green card applications, has cleared federal review. Immigration firms such as Fragomen report the proposal would modernize how employers test for available US workers before sponsoring foreign employees, and stakeholders are watching for details and a public comment period.
- 7Bluesky Blocks Links to Leak of DHS Employee Recordsโ# Bluesky Is Blocking Links to a Major Leak of # DHS Employee Records https://www. wired.com/story/bluesky-blocks -links
Bluesky is blocking links to a major leak of US Department of Homeland Security employee records, according to Wired reporting. The social platform has taken action to prevent users from sharing the leaked data. Privacy and digital rights commentators are discussing the move, weighing platform moderation against transparency and raising concerns about the exposure of government workers' personal information.
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Hackers claim to have leaked sensitive personal details of thousands of US Department of Homeland Security employees. The reported breach, covered by CNN, raises concerns about the security of federal personnel data and could expose workers to identity theft or targeted attacks. Authorities have not yet confirmed the authenticity or scale of the leak, and the identity and motives of the hacking group remain unclear.
- 9Justice Department criminal probe targets California election officialsโ# DOJ Fishing Expedition Targets # California Election Officials In # Criminal Probe Names of politicians and # election
Reports say the US Justice Department has opened a criminal investigation into California election officials, with names of targeted politicians and election workers circulating online. Current Secretary of State Shirley Weber is said to be among those likely affected, though the specific criminal charges federal prosecutors may pursue remain unclear.
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A federal judge has issued a temporary halt to the US Department of Agriculture's plans to reorganize its structure. The ruling pauses the department's restructuring efforts while legal challenges move forward. The Wildlife Society reported the decision, and details about the judge's reasoning or which specific reorganization steps are blocked were not immediately available.
- 11Justice Department subpoenas California election workers over voting probeโผJustice Department subpoenas California election workers in probe of noncitizen voting
The US Justice Department has issued subpoenas to California election workers as part of an investigation into alleged noncitizen voting. The move escalates federal scrutiny of election administration in one of the country's largest states. Officials and voting-rights advocates are closely watching how the probe unfolds, with critics warning it could pressure local election offices and fuel claims of widespread voter fraud.
- 12Hacker steals records of more than 41,000 DHS employeesโA hacker stole more than 40,000 DHS employee records A hacker stole a trove of personal information from the Department
A hacker has stolen the personal information of more than 41,000 Department of Homeland Security employees. The breach exposed names, job titles, phone numbers, email addresses and office locations. The incident raises fresh concerns about the security of federal systems and the safety of government workers' personal data, with questions mounting over how the intrusion happened and who is responsible.
- 13Judge Warns Trump DOJ to Stop Threatening Election WorkersโJust In: Judge Warns Trump DOJ to Stop Threatening Election Workers https:// lemmy.world/post/53679467
A federal judge has reportedly warned the Justice Department under the Trump administration to stop threatening election workers. The warning, highlighted in a breaking-news post, concerns legal pressure directed at officials who administer US elections. Details about the ruling, the judge involved, and the specific threats cited are not yet available, and reaction so far is limited to early discussion of the headline.
- 14US Wages Hit 75-Year Low as Share of National IncomeโUS Wages Share of GDI at 75 Year Low Article URL: https:// fred.stlouisfed.org/series/W27 0RE1A156NBEA Comments URL: htt
New data from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis shows the share of US gross domestic income going to workers' wages has fallen to its lowest level in 75 years. Commenters online are debating the causes, pointing to automation, corporate concentration, and the possibility that artificial intelligence is accelerating the shift of income from labor to capital.
- 15New Mexico election officials urge voters to report problems locallyโNew Mexico's elections aren't run by the federal government. They're run by us โ our neighbors, our county clerks, our p
Election advocates in New Mexico are reminding voters that elections are run locally, not by the federal government, by neighbors, county clerks and poll workers. Voters who see something concerning at or near a voting center are being told to raise it with the presiding judge at their polling place or call the Election Protection hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE.
- 16Alt National Park Service accounts resurface with critical postsโhttps:// bsky.app/profile/altnps.bsky.s ocial/post/3myrzb66kec24 - From resistance team of US Natl Park Svc 500+ char po
An account presenting itself as part of a resistance network of US National Park Service employees has posted messages critical of the Trump administration, using hashtags tied to activism and federal government policy. The account says it is unaffiliated with the better-known AltNPS account and notes that longer posts are not being shared onward. The posts reflect ongoing unofficial dissent by federal workers.
- 17AFL-CIO Spotlights Asian Pacific American Labor AllianceโGet to Know AFL-CIO's Constituency Groups: Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance
The AFL-CIO is running a series introducing its constituency groups, with the latest installment focusing on the Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance. The alliance represents Asian American and Pacific Islander workers within the US labor federation, and the feature is intended to raise awareness of its role in organizing and advocating for those workers.