Workforce
At Least One Agency To Begin Suspending Some Unvaccinated Feds Before Christmas
Internal Justice Department emails show tight timeline for suspensions and firings for those out of compliance with the president's order.
Management
Biden’s Management Agenda Puts Feds Front and Center
A focus on creating “good jobs” and fostering partnerships with organized labor marks a departure from previous agendas’ more technocratic approaches.
Management
New Executive Order Seeks to Reduce Worker Turnover on Service Contracts
This is one of several efforts by the Biden administration to use federal procurement and contracting to advance equity and its other priorities.
Workforce
Despite Calls for Delay, White House Says Feds' Vaccination Deadline Isn't Changing
Federal workers have until Monday to prove they are vaccinated against COVID-19 or seek an exemption.
Management
Biden Announces FDA Commissioner Nominee
Dr. Robert Califf previously led the agency for a brief stint.
Defense
New White House Cyber Director Wants to Fight Like Cobra Kai
Chris Inglis says the government needs to hit would-be attackers where it hurts.
Management
Senate Confirms Second Ever Woman Solicitor General, Who Represents Federal Government before Supreme Court
Elizabeth Prelogar clerked for now-Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan, who was the first woman solicitor general. Her confirmation comes days before oral arguments on a Texas abortion ban.
Defense
30 State Department Nominees, Including NATO Ambassador, Advance To Full Senate
Just two Biden ambassadors have been confirmed so far.
Oversight
Oversight Group Files Hatch Act Complaint Against White House Press Secretary
While not as “outrageous” as the Trump administration’s actions, that doesn’t “mean we should be casual about compliance with an important ethics law,” the group’s president says.
Oversight
Biden Moves to Fill More Inspector General Vacancies, Announcing 3 Nominees
One of the watchdog positions has been without permanent leadership since June 2014.
Defense
The 9/11 Commission Said National Security Vacancies Were A Problem. Biden’s Pentagon Is ‘Far Worse’
The Senate is “falling far behind” as Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committees consider 14 nominees this week.
Pay & Benefits
Biden Administration Appears to Take a Furlough Approach Similar to Trump's as Shutdown Nears
The White House has yet to say if it will employ the same drastic tactics to keep some agencies fully operational during a funding lapse.
Defense
US Navy’s Latest Plan for Its Future May Not Come Until 2023, Says Top Admiral
It’s the fourth attempt in four years to define the future of the Navy.
Workforce
Will Federal Employee Unions Challenge Biden’s Vaccine Mandate in Court?
Several major labor groups said they won’t, but some are leaving open the possibility.
Defense
Trump’s Red, White & Blue Air Force One Paint Job is Not Final, General Says
The concept image is “just something that’s on a paper,” according to Air Force acquisition official.
Defense
Milley’s China Calls During Trump Defeat Were ‘Lawful,’ Conveyed Reassurance, Pentagon Says
Some Republicans are seeking his ouster, but the Joint Chiefs chairman is the first to serve a guaranteed four years.
Management
Biden’s Pandemic Plan Overlooks Mask Mandates and Vulnerable Populations
President Biden outlined a six-point strategy to confront the pandemic. But two public health scholars believe it would work better with help from states.
Management
GovExec Daily: Updates to the Vaccine Mandate for Feds
Courtney Bublé joins the podcast to discuss clarifications from the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force.
Management
Questions Linger on Vaccine Mandate for Federal Contractors
More guidance is expected to be released on September 24.
Defense