Pay & Benefits
See Who Would Get Furloughed in a 2017 Shutdown
This chart details the updated furlough rates at each federal agency.
Oversight
Defense Unleashes 1,200 Auditors for First Ever Financial Review
After decades of false starts, the Pentagon has finally declared itself audit ready.
Management
EPA Promises Not to Silence Scientists, Pushes Review of Climate Change Assumptions
Pruitt pledges public EPA debate next year on human role in climate change.
Pay & Benefits
Tillerson Promises No Layoffs at State
Reducing staffing by 8 percent could prove difficult amid thousands of hiring freeze exceptions.
Management
FBI Director Rejects Trump’s Criticisms, Says Agency’s Reputation is ‘Quite Good’
There's "no shortage of opinions," Christopher Wray says, but FBI is "respected and appreciated."
Management
Trump on Shutdown: 'It Could Happen'
Lawmakers optimistic they can avoid a funding lapse, but the president casts doubts as deadline looms.
Management
Despite Trump’s Push, the Border Patrol Is Losing More Agents Than It Can Hire
CBP is adjusting its polygraph exam, changing its physical fitness test and reforming its training process in an effort to speed recruitment.
Pay & Benefits
Agencies Begin Posting Their Shutdown Furlough Plans
White House officials warned agencies they should begin preparing for a lapse in appropriations.
Management
Trump Says FBI Is 'In Tatters,' But Agents and Employee Surveys Paint a Different Picture
FBI agents appear proud of their work despite Trump's claims.
Management
Postal Regulator Allows Higher Rates, but Denies USPS Autonomy in Setting Prices
The Postal Service had sought to get rid of price caps entirely.
Oversight
Republicans Look to Push Shutdown Deadline Back Two Weeks
New stopgap spending bill would set up a funding deadline just before Christmas.
Management
VA Pledges to Stop Covering Up Its Doctors' Bad Behavior
Lawmakers question Veterans Affairs leaders after auditors found the department failed to properly report malfeasance.
Management
The Agencies Cutting the Most Regulations
More than 80 percent of Trump's withdrawn rules were proposed under Obama.
Management
Shutdown Negotiations Between Trump and Democrats Break Down Before Starting
Congressional leaders on both sides of the aisle warn of increased chances of shuttering agencies.
Oversight
From Electronic Puppets to Icelandic Fish, Senator Questions $500B in Federal Spending
"Federal Fumbles" report identifies what senator calls wasteful or poorly prioritized spending.
Defense
IG Cites Homeland Security for Abusing Its Power, Blocking Negative Report
One audit finds Trump administration violated court orders when enforcing its initial travel ban.
Management
Senate Rejects Trump's Request for Immigration Enforcement Hiring Spree
Spending measure would cut TSA screeners, but boost Border Patrol.
Management
Senate Seeks Much Smaller Spending Cuts Than Trump and the House, at Some Agencies
Republicans approve some separation incentives but look to block others.
Management
Trump Vows Justice (and a Wall) After Border Patrol Agent Was Killed on Duty
Agent’s union says he was attacked and brutally beaten.
Management