2025 US Federal Holidays: Extra Christmas Days Off
US federal employees will enjoy 13 holidays in 2025, including two extra days off around Christmas. Discover the full list of official dates and what it means for workers.
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Trump adds two Christmas holidays for federal workers
President Trump signs executive order giving federal staff Christmas Eve and Boxing Day off, after earlier criticising 'non-working holidays' like Juneteenth. Read the full story.
Trump adds two federal holidays for Christmas 2025
President Trump signs an order giving federal employees Christmas Eve and Boxing Day off in 2025, a move following his criticism of too many national holidays. Read the full story.
Court backlog hits record high, jury trial plans questioned
The backlog in Crown Courts has soared to nearly 80,000 cases, with magistrates' courts also at a record high. Justice Secretary David Lammy's plan to slash jury trials faces criticism as barristers call for more courtrooms. Read the full analysis.
Judge blocks Trump administration layoffs of federal workers
A federal judge moves to block hundreds of layoffs at US agencies, citing a law passed to end the government shutdown. Read the latest on this legal setback.
Jury trial rights cut for crimes under three-year sentences
Justice Secretary David Lammy announces sweeping court reforms to slash backlogs. Defendants facing less than three years in jail will lose automatic right to jury trial. Read the full details.
Lammy's Plan: Jury Trials Only for Most Serious Crimes
Justice Secretary David Lammy suggests limiting jury trials to rape, murder, and manslaughter cases to tackle the 78,000-case court backlog. Discover the controversial plans for court reform.
Federal Agents Hunt Man Over Threat to Trump Lawyer
US authorities search for Keith Michael Lisa, 51, accused of threatening Trump's attorney Alina Habba with a bat. Read the latest on this breaking security incident.
Judge blocks Trump's UC funding cuts
A federal judge has barred the Trump administration from immediately cutting funding to the University of California over discrimination claims. Discover the legal battle's implications.
Court blocks Trump's SNAP benefits crackdown
A federal appeals court delivers major setback to Trump administration's attempt to restrict food stamp eligibility for thousands of Americans in landmark ruling.
Judge's 'Bend the Knee' outburst in court goes viral
A judge erupted in fury at Leeds Crown Court when a defendant refused to stand, shouting 'Bend the knee!' in a dramatic courtroom confrontation that's gone viral.
Court blocks Trump's food stamp cuts for 700,000 Americans
A US federal court has struck down Donald Trump's controversial attempt to remove nearly 700,000 Americans from food stamp programmes, dealing a significant legal defeat to the former president's welfare reform agenda.
No Pants Court Hearing Sparks Judicial Fury in Detroit
A Detroit court hearing descends into chaos as multiple defendants appear virtually without trousers, prompting stern judicial rebuke and raising questions about remote proceedings decorum.
Federal Workers Union Threatens Strike Over Shutdown
The American Federation of Government Employees warns of unprecedented industrial action as 800,000 federal workers face working without pay during budget impasse.
Federal workers face pay anxiety as shutdown threat looms
Millions of US federal employees confront financial uncertainty as political brinkmanship threatens government shutdown, leaving families in limbo and essential services at risk.
US shutdown forces workers into risky loans
Hundreds of thousands of American federal employees face financial catastrophe as political deadlock triggers government shutdown, forcing workers to take out high-interest loans to survive.
US Government Shutdown Threatens Federal Worker Pay
Hundreds of thousands of American federal employees confront financial uncertainty as political gridlock threatens government shutdown, with Democrats pushing emergency legislation to protect worker pay.
Alabama man faces federal death penalty in murder case
Decarlos Brown Jr. could face execution after federal indictment in the brutal kidnapping and murder of 25-year-old mother Sidniea Dubose, whose body was found in remote woodland.
Egyptian man challenges US immigration detention in appeals court
Mahmoud Khalil's fight against US immigration detention exposes systemic flaws in ICE's treatment of foreign nationals as his case heads to federal appeals court.
Reynolds launches appeal in Higgins defamation case
Former defence minister Linda Reynolds fights back against Federal Court ruling in high-stakes defamation battle with Brittany Higgins over social media posts.
Court orders bank to pay staff for work-from-home expenses
In a groundbreaking decision with global implications, Australia's Federal Court has ruled that Westpac must reimburse employees for work-from-home expenses, potentially setting a precedent for remote work compensation worldwide.
Trump judicial nominee faces scrutiny over group chats
Federal court nominee Paul Ingrassia's confirmation hangs in balance as Senate Democrats investigate his participation in controversial online forums discussing conspiracy theories and political attacks.
Judge blocks Trump's National Guard election plan
A US federal court has halted Donald Trump's controversial plan to deploy National Guard troops for election monitoring in Portland, citing constitutional concerns in a groundbreaking decision.
Court blocks Trump's Portland National Guard deployment
A federal appeals court delivers a stunning blow to presidential power, ruling that Donald Trump exceeded his authority by deploying National Guard troops to Portland during 2020 protests.
Government Shutdown Crisis: Supreme Court Security Threat
Exclusive: The ongoing US government shutdown creates a perfect storm of security threats at the Supreme Court, with Capitol Police officers facing immense pressure as political tensions escalate in Washington DC.
Louisiana man charged with supporting Hamas in terror plot
A Louisiana resident faces serious federal charges after allegedly attempting to travel to the Middle East to join Hamas and planning attacks on US soil following the October 7 Israel assault.
Judge blocks US travel ban on Palestinian professor
A US federal judge has halted the government's attempt to bar Palestinian academic Mahmoud Khalil from entering the country, delivering a significant blow to immigration restrictions criticised as discriminatory.
Trump's Supreme Court tariff power battle begins
Donald Trump takes his fight over presidential tariff authority to the Supreme Court in a landmark constitutional case that could reshape US trade policy and executive power.
Trump Allies Make Dramatic Court Appearance in San Francisco
Former President Donald Trump's high-profile legal team, including Kash Patel and Pam Bondi, made a striking appearance at a San Francisco appeals court hearing, signalling intense focus on a crucial case with significant implications.
Judge blocks Trump's unpaid worker recall during shutdown
A California federal judge delivers a major blow to the Trump administration, blocking their controversial move to recall federal employees without pay during the government shutdown.
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