Pay & Benefits
25K Feds Still Await Court-Ordered Payout From 2013 Shutdown
The 2013 case set the precedent that lawsuits during the current shutdown hope to follow.
Management
In Primetime Addresses, Trump and Democrats Show No Progress Toward Ending Shutdown
Both sides highlight federal employees, but for very different reasons.
Pay & Benefits
As Jan. 11 Pay Deadline Looms, GOP Senators Express Increased Urgency in Ending Shutdown
One Republican says he may introduce legislation to ensure certain impacted feds are paid throughout a shutdown.
Pay & Benefits
As Shutdown Talks Stall, Democrats Try a New Tactic to Open Some Agencies
Trump says feds are still with him and can call in sick if that’s "what they have to do."
Pay & Benefits
Trump Threatens Year-Long Shutdown, Says Feds Don’t Mind Missing Paychecks
“The people that won’t get next week’s pay, or the following weeks pay, if you ever really looked at those people they’d say, ‘Mr. President please keep going,’” Trump said.
Oversight
House Democrats Look to Crack Down on Feds With Conflicts of Interest, Ethics Violations
Reforms are part of large package they say is essential to "restoring integrity in government."
Pay & Benefits
House Votes to Reopen Government, Provide Pay Raise
Trump says he would veto the measures.
Management
Trump Brings Federal Employee Union to White House to Make Case for Shutdown
Union officials say temporarily forgoing pay is small price to pay for a wall.
Pay & Benefits
Feds Facing Financial Hardships During the Shutdown Have Some Options for Relief
Furloughed employees are pursuing unemployment in much lower numbers than in 2013.
Pay & Benefits
After Failed White House Meeting, Republicans Suggest Shutdown Agreement Could Take 'Weeks'
Trump rejects Democrats' offer to reopen government while punting on border, saying agencies could be closed "a long time."
Pay & Benefits
Democrats Announce Plan to Reopen Government, Including a Pay Raise for Feds
Republicans, White House not expected to go along with the proposal.
Pay & Benefits
Poll: Federal Employees Overwhelmingly Oppose Shutdown, Only 30 Percent Support Wall
Even among those supporting Trump's proposed wall, many oppose the shutdown.
Pay & Benefits
Agencies to Start Increasing Furlough Numbers as Shutdown Drags On
Tens of thousands of workers likely to join the furloughed ranks.
Management
Signs Point to Extended Shutdown With No Deal Emerging
Little progress on the partial shutdown's sixth day.
Management
As Furlough Notices Hit Inboxes, Trump Says Feds Support a Shutdown
According to the president, federal workers want a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border.
Pay & Benefits
Senate Passes Bill to Guarantee Furloughed Feds Back Pay
About 345k federal workers face furloughs and will not be guaranteed pay until the House acts.
Pay & Benefits
Still No Deal Imminent as Shutdown Appears Likely
Barring big breakthrough, "We're headed to a shutdown," Senate appropriations chair says.
Pay & Benefits
‘Confusion’ and ‘Surprise’: How Agencies and Employees Are Gearing Up for a Shutdown
Agencies are readying furlough notices as employees seek clarity.
Pay & Benefits
Despite Looming Freeze, Last-Minute Bills to Give Feds Extra Pay Gain Steam
Good news for furloughed workers and Secret Service agents could be on the horizon.
Management