Management

Trump Fires Shulkin, Taps Personal Physician Ronny Jackson to Lead VA

While a leadership change at the Veterans Affairs Department had been predicted, the nomination of Jackson surprised many.

Pay & Benefits

Bipartisan Bill Would Let Some Feds Boost Their Pensions, for a Price

Measure would also help some workers retire earlier.

Management

Congress Rejects Trump’s Bid for More Immigration Enforcement and Border Patrol Agents

CBP concedes an inevitable net loss of workers, giving back $200M originally intended for hiring.

Management

After Threatening Veto, Trump Signs $1.3 Trillion Spending Bill to Avoid Shutdown

President says military funding boost convinced him to sign the omnibus measure.

Management

Senators Unveil Bipartisan Postal Reform Bill With Fast Track Authority

Bill would overhaul postal health benefits, change pricing structures.

Management

Trump Reignites Shutdown Possibility With Spending Bill Veto Threat

A veto would almost certainly lead to agencies shuttering come midnight.

Management

Omnibus Puts Kibosh on White House Efforts to Unilaterally Reorganize Agencies, Shed Workers

Provisions would block office closures, prevent workforce reductions.

Management

Washington-Area Federal Offices to Open Two Hours Late Following Snowstorm

Thursday's delayed opening follows a closure on Wednesday.

Management

With Shutdown Days Away, Lawmakers Unveil Massive Federal Spending Bill

Congress must approve funding by Friday to keep agencies across government operating.

Pay & Benefits

Trump’s Federal Workforce Goals: Streamline Firing, Automate Jobs

New cross-agency priorities detail metrics that the administration will use to implement workforce agenda.

Oversight

Mnuchin’s Pricey Government Travel Breaks From Coach-Flying Predecessor

Former Treasury secretary flew coach domestically, and spent just $8,000 on premium travel over four years.

Management

State, White House Officials Conspired to Root Out Disloyal Career Workers, Whistleblower Docs Show

Political appointees noted employees’ heritage and previous service, which lawmakers call "extremely disturbing."

Management

New Details Emerge on Carson’s Office Upgrade, Pruitt’s Sound-Proof Booth

Pruitt spent more on "privacy booth" and Carson selected pricey furniture, internal documents show.

Management

VA Is Overstepping Congressional Intent With 'Unacceptable' Firings, Senators Say

Democratic lawmakers say the department has abandoned traditional efforts to improve employee performance.