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Judge halts firing of intel agency personnel involved with DEI • Feb. 18, 2025, 9:02 PM ET (Politico)
It’s Now Up to the Judge Whether to Drop Charges in Adams Case • Feb. 17, 2025, 6:03 AM ET (New York Times)
Federal Resignation Program Moves Ahead After Judge Signs Off • Feb. 14, 2025, 7:13 AM ET (New York Times)
Judge Keeps Pause on Program Offering Federal Workers Incentives to Quit • Feb. 10, 2025, 10:07 PM ET (New York Times)
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