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.
Oversight
VA Failed to Give Required Background Checks to Thousands of Medical Personnel
Some investigations that were conducted took years to complete.
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
Senate Sends Shutdown-Averting $1.3 Trillion Spending Bill to Trump's Desk
President Trump is expected to sign the massive funding measure into law.
Management
Omnibus Puts Kibosh on White House Efforts to Unilaterally Reorganize Agencies, Shed Workers
Provisions would block office closures, prevent workforce reductions.
Management
House Approves Massive Federal Spending Bill, Giving Senate One Day to Avoid Shutdown
President Trump would sign the measure into law, the White House said Thursday.
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
House Revives Rule Making It Easier to Cut Federal Employees' Pay, Slash Workforce
"No one is safe," lawmaker says.
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.
Management
Lawmakers Expect Massive Spending Bill Tuesday, Face Tight Turnaround to Avoid Shutdown
Despite budget deal, omnibus unveiling has been repeatedly delayed by outstanding issues.
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.
Management