George A. O'Toole, Jr.· Politics · 114 sources · Sep 12, 2026StoryJudge Blocks Loyalty Questions Across 70,000 Federal JobsA federal judge blocked the Trump administration from requiring federal job applicants to answer loyalty questions about President Donald Trump, ruling the practice likely violated free-speech rights and the merit-based, nonpartisan civil service. The injunction affects more than 70,000 postings, with unions arguing the questions politicized hiring, while the administration contends the questions were voluntary and not about loyalty.Politics· Sep 12, 2026
George A. O'Toole, Jr.· Reporting · 1 source · Feb 11, 2025StoryFederal Judge Extends Restraining Order Blocking Trump Federal Worker BuyoutPresident Donald Trump has had his plan to buyout federal workers put on the backfoot, after a federal judge extended the restraining order issued last week. According to Fox News , Judge George O’Toole extended the…Reporting· Feb 11, 2025