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
VA Employees Launch a 'Rate My Professors' for Federal Supervisors
The new site will allow employees to anonymously review their bosses.
Workforce
Poll: Federal Employees Slightly Prefer Democrats in Upcoming Midterms
President Biden's approval rating is slightly underwater among civil servants.
Management
Two Democrats Have Spelled Out Exactly How They Want Agencies to Improve Services
A pair of House lawmakers wants agencies to allow Americans to spend less time on the phone and filling out paperwork when dealing with government.
Workforce
IRS Hires 4,000 Customer Service Reps, Citing Inflation Reduction Act
Hiring surge for enforcement personnel likely coming next.
Management
Two Outgoing Lawmakers Are Jockeying for Slots on the USPS Board
Before exiting Congress, two Democrats are soliciting support for nominations from President Biden.
Pay & Benefits
A Judge Has Finalized the $63M OPM Hack Settlement. Feds Now Have Two Months to Sign Up for Damages.
So far, more than 19,000 data breach victims are seeking payouts of up to $10,000.
Pay & Benefits