Let’s not forget the GOP. They could easily stop any of this as they have majorities. They could have stopped this in the past (impeachment) but they felt it was the best chance for their party.

Those spineless cowards love power and will rubber stamp anything if it helps them.

Oof. I do not work weekends without time off in lieu. Good luck with the burnout when it hits.

I’d personally respond to their “disappointing” with “Quite the overstep there. Rude.”. Setting boundaries is important.

They should not expect you to give up your free time without asking. Are they your friend? Are they into you and wanting quality time together off the clock?