News

A Chemist at a Federal Agency Wins Miss USA

Winner says she will recruit women to government during her year with the crown.

Management

One Department Says Workforce Cuts Won't Be Part of Its Reorganization

Plan will not affect individual offices or missions, secretary says.

Pay & Benefits

Bipartisan Senate Group Unveils New Bill to Speed Up VA Firing, Bonus Recoupment

Reforms come just after court deemed previous reform effort unconstitutional.

Oversight

Citing Comey Firing, Democrats Block VA Reform Hearing

Republicans instead hold private meetings with VA secretary, accuse Democrats of "political theater."

Management

USPS Loses Nearly $600M, Says It's Close to 'Solid Financial Footing'

Postal Service claims operational profitability, external requirements as costing it money.

Pay & Benefits

OPM Is Ready, but No Agencies Have Requested Separation Incentive Authority Yet

OPM has a team in place to quickly process requests that may come in.

Management

White House Lays Out Plan to Hold Agencies Accountable for Cutting Regulations

Efforts will be roped into existing agency performance plans.

Management

VA Considers Hundreds of Building Closures, but Focus Is Not on Medical Facilities

Idea traces back to conservative groups now affiliated with Trump administration.

Management

Defense Ends Civilian Hiring Freeze, But Will Review 'Necessity' of Vacant Positions

Mattis sent a memorandum to department leadership Wednesday.

Management

Federal Scientists March for Their Work, and Against Trump

We have "devoted our lives" to fields now in flux, some federal employees say.

Management

Trump: Country Needs 'a Good Shutdown' in September

White House officials have repeatedly said a shutdown is never a desired outcome.

Management

Winners and Losers in the Omnibus Spending Deal

The compromise to fund agencies through September needs approval by Friday to avoid shutdown.

Management

Poll: Feds Feel Disrespected by Trump, Give Him Low Approval Marks

Federal workforce largely does not support the president's workforce reform efforts.

Management

Lawmakers Introduce One-Week Stopgap Spending Bill to Avoid Shutdown

Congress says it needs more time to finalize a longer-term deal; Democrats still have concerns.

Management

DHS Launches Trump’s Immigration Victims Office

The office will receive only existing resources and staff.

Management

Trump Administration Will Ask Career Feds How to Do Things Better -- or Not at All

Architect of government restructuring plan wants it to be key part of Trump's legacy.