Judge extends order barring mass firings of federal workers during shutdown

Politico.com - For more and to sign up click here A federal judge has indefinitely extended her order banning the Trump administration from mass firing federal employees during the government shutdown. Following a hearing Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Susan Illston granted a preliminary injunction blocking reductions in force — better known as RIFs — at most major government agencies. Barring further action by a…