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.
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.
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.
California Governor Gavin Newsom ridicules President Trump after he appeared to doze off during a press event. This follows similar incidents raising questions about the 79-year-old's health and stamina.
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.
The Trump administration is pushing to reclassify cannabis to Schedule III, easing medical research but keeping the federal ban on recreational use firmly in place. Read the full details.
President Donald Trump signs an executive order moving cannabis to a less restrictive category, easing research and regulations. Discover the implications for US policy and business.
President Trump signs an executive order moving marijuana to Schedule III, prioritising medical research despite fierce opposition from within his own party. Discover the political and market implications.
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.
Spain's Balearic Islands ruling party submits a parliamentary proposal to ban the burka and niqab, citing women's equality and following other European nations. Read the full story.
Several high school students in Florida were rushed to hospital after consuming cannabis-infused sweets. One 14-year-old described an 'out of body experience'. Read the full report.
A JetBlue flight made an emergency return to Boston after a passenger was caught smoking marijuana, causing crew to inhale fumes. Read the full details of the mid-air disturbance.
A federal ban on THC-infused drinks and snacks could devastate the £24bn hemp industry and craft breweries. Learn about the looming prohibition and its consequences.
A senior court official has dismissed a Justice Department misconduct complaint against federal judge Ana Reyes over her handling of a transgender military ban lawsuit. Discover the full story.
Stanford expert debunks cannabis addiction myths as disorder affects 3 in 10 users. Learn to spot warning signs and discover effective treatment options available today.
New research reveals smoking cannabis significantly reduces alcohol intake. Could a 'California sober' lifestyle help curb drinking? Explore the findings.
Trump administration files lawsuit challenging California's laws banning masked federal agents and requiring identification. Read the latest on this constitutional clash.
YouTuber Jack Doherty, 22, was arrested in Miami for possession of amphetamine and marijuana. He remains in custody on a $3,500 bond. Follow for updates on this developing story.
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.
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.
Ariel Spillner, 26, was allegedly shot dead by friend Jamica Mills during marijuana-induced paranoia episode. Family demands justice for 'kind-hearted' student.
In a landmark legal ruling, Queensland Police face substantial penalties after preventing a registered medical marijuana patient from using his prescribed treatment during a vehicle search, raising crucial questions about patient rights and law enforcemen
Exclusive: Dre Kirkpatrick Jr, son of former Alabama Crimson Tide and NFL star Dre Kirkpatrick, has been arrested on multiple charges including marijuana possession and illegal firearm allegations following a dramatic police operation in Tuscaloosa.
A US firefighter faces career-ending consequences after testing positive for legally prescribed medical marijuana, highlighting the conflict between state and federal cannabis laws and workplace policies.
NBA prospect Brandon Williams faces legal turmoil after being detained at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport for alleged marijuana possession, casting uncertainty over his basketball future.
The American Federation of Government Employees warns of unprecedented industrial action as 800,000 federal workers face working without pay during budget impasse.
Leading psychiatrist Professor Sir Robin Murray reveals alarming new evidence about cannabis's devastating impact on developing brains and calls for urgent public health action.
Millions of US federal employees confront financial uncertainty as political brinkmanship threatens government shutdown, leaving families in limbo and essential services at risk.
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.
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.
Supermodel Kendall Jenner reveals intimate details about losing her virginity as a teenager and her early experiences with marijuana in candid new interview on The Kardashians.