Management
Feds to Allow HIV-Positive People to Serve in Public Health Roles
The change is attributable to advances in treatment, officials say.
Workforce
The Biden Administration Will Allow Agencies to Appoint Some Employees Into 10-Year Temporary Jobs
The rule finalizes a proposal first put forward by the Trump administration.
Pay & Benefits
Feds Working During Shutdowns Not Entitled to Bonus Pay, Appeals Court Rules
The decision overturns findings from a lower court.
Management
After Providing $3B, Lawmakers Question Why USPS Isn’t Buying More EVs
The Postal Service has upped its original order of electric vehicles, but Democrats want to see far more progress after they provided the funds.
Management
Democrats Are Writing Their Own Omnibus Funding Bill to Avoid a Shutdown
Lawmakers are also floating moving the shutdown deadline to Dec. 23 as a spending agreement remains elusive.
Oversight
House Republicans Suggest Impeachment Proceedings Coming for Biden Cabinet Member
White House calls the announcement a "political stunt."
Oversight
Republicans Preview Their Efforts to Block Forthcoming IRS Funding
The strategy could result in a new shutdown threat.
Management
House Panel Advances Bill to Force Tracking on Ballots Mailed Through USPS
While Republicans have reservations about voting by mail, the bill won overwhelming bipartisan support.
Workforce
DHS Is Deploying More Employees to the Border, and Some Are Growing Tired of It
Some deployments have become mandatory as the administration prepares for an expected uptick in work at the border.
Management
USPS Is Heading Into the Busy Holiday Season With Far Fewer Employees Than in Recent Years
Still, postal officials and other stakeholders expressed confidence the agency will avoid the record delays mailers experienced in 2020.
Management
Republicans Applaud a Top DHS Official's Dismissal, But Say the Administration Shouldn't Stop There
The head of Customs and Border Protection resigned at the administration's request.
Management
What to Watch for in the Lame-Duck Congress
Many of the outstanding issues will have significant impacts on federal agencies and their workforces.
Management
Biden Taps Federal Management Guru to Lead IRS
Nominee previously led the tax agency and has ideas on implementing its unprecedented cash infusion.
Management
DeJoy Predicts USPS Will Miss Its Goal to Break Even Next Year
The Postal Service saw a relief from legislative reforms and price increases in 2022, but still experienced a "controllable" loss due to ongoing volume declines.
Management
USPS Reminds Employees to Continue Rushing Ballot Delivery Through November
A look at all the special steps USPS has taken, and will continue to take, to get ballots to election officials on time.
Management
THE RESULTS (UPDATED): 10 Competitive Midterm Races for Federal Employees to Watch
The 118th Congress will be divided, and several races of key importance to feds were among the tightest in the country.
Management
10 Competitive Midterm Races for Federal Employees to Watch
Control of Congress hangs in the balance as several races of key importance to feds are among the tightest in the country.
Pay & Benefits
Some Federal Agencies Aren't Fulfilling Biden's Promise to Give Time Off to Vote
Agencies are exploiting loopholes or issuing restrictive policies, confounding staff.
Management
Republicans Call for the Resignation of a Key DHS Official They Claim Is 'Unengaged'
The component chief is facing allegations of failing to engage with his agency and falling asleep during meetings.
Workforce