Management
House Committee Clears Postal Reform Bill, Claims 'Big Day'
Lawmakers optimistic that near unanimous backing will finally allow bill to reach the president's desk.
Management
Trump Requests Dramatic Budget Cuts for the Rest of This Year, Too
$18 billion in domestic agency funding reductions in the remainder of fiscal 2017 would offset border wall, other priorities.
Management
Winners and Losers in Trump's Cut-Filled Budget
The president's "skinny" budget still looks to trim lots of fat.
Management
Border Agency Promises Not to Sacrifice Quality for Speed in Hiring
Officials say Trump’s target number of new employees may not prove necessary after the wall is built.
Management
EPA Employees Vow to 'Stand Up! Fight Back!' Against New Administration, Budget Cuts
Trump administration is reportedly considering cutting one-fourth of EPA funding, with the goal of eliminating 20 percent of its workforce.
Management
Why Trump's Budget Cuts Are Even More Severe Than Advertised
By one measure, Trump’s proposals represent a 25 percent reduction to domestic agencies.
Management
Democrats Threaten Shutdown Over Trump, Republican Priorities
ICE buildup, wall funding and other riders could cause trouble for spending bills.
Management
Trump Orders Agencies to Eliminate Waste, Workforce Redundancies
Agency leaders have six months to submit plans.
Management
Senators Push Reforms to Help Trump Achieve Promised Federal Hiring Surge
Lawmakers look to roll back 2010 law aimed at reducing corruption.
Pay & Benefits
Pension Reforms, Punishments for Porn Watchers Advance
Panel goes after official time, seeks to protect federal interns from harassment.
Management
GOP’s Obamacare Replacement May Reduce Bureaucracy, but Not Bureaucrats
Former federal leaders say workforce would shift and adapt to Republican overhaul.
News
House Oversight Leaders to Trump: Stop Deleting Tweets
Chaffetz, Cummings say president and staff may be violating records retention laws.
Oversight
House Committee Approves New Federal Firing Bill
Democrats decry efforts to end union grievance process.
Management
What We Know About Trump’s Proposed Budget Cuts So Far
Leaks detail where the $54 billion in spending reductions would take place; some agency leaders plan to fight back.
Pay & Benefits
Group Launches Ad Campaign to Ease Firing of Federal Employees
Ads will pressure Congress to act on accountability legislation.
Management
Trump Administration Pledges Better Interagency Collaboration on Revised Travel Ban
Phase-in period will reduce chaos and allow smoother implementation, officials say.
Oversight
Bipartisan Demands for More Hiring Freeze Exemptions Are Piling Up
Jason Chaffetz is the latest to inquire about how the freeze is being implemented.
Management
House Passes Bills to Further Review Regulations, Reduce Agency Advocacy
Opponents say measures amount to a gag order on federal agencies.
Pay & Benefits
VA Hearing Spurs Divide Over Hiring Freeze, Bonus Abuse
VA official says there's no evidence yet of the hiring freeze hurting the department.
Management