Management

VA Appeals Ruling That Could Force It to Rehire Fired Workers

Trump administration looks to reverse arbitrator's ruling; union will have until Oct. 24 to respond to VA's challenge.

Management

Trump Signs Spending Bill to Stave Off Shutdown Until December

Congress will face a new spending deadline of Dec. 7 for agencies that don't yet have full-year appropriations.

Management

Senate Panel Advances Measure to Give Trump Reorganization Authority, With Caveats

Each reorganization proposal would face an uphill climb to make its way into law.

Pay & Benefits

Lawmakers Send Shutdown-Averting Spending Bill to Trump's Desk

The president has signaled he will sign it despite earlier criticism.

Management

Defense Is Not Meeting Requirements to Slash Headquarters Offices

The Pentagon cannot even provide a consistent figure for how much it has cut so far.

Management

ICE’s Expanded Use of Local Law Enforcement Came Without Adequate Planning or Resources

The agency has no way of knowing if the 287(g) program is actually helping enforce its mission, IG says.

Management

Why It Matters If Rod Rosenstein Resigns or Trump Fires Him

Trump has already faced one lawsuit for allegedly violating the federal vacancies law.

Pay & Benefits

Contract Expires for 200K Postal Workers, Negotiations Extended a Month

APWU says it will not agree to any more pay freezes or new tiers of lower-paid employees.

Management

Federal Science Agencies Launch New Policies to Root Out ‘Pervasive Culture of Sexual Harassment’

The problem prompted a congressional hearing earlier this year.

Pay & Benefits

GOP Overseers Investigate Trump's Use of the Secret Service

Agency asks lawmakers to raise the cap on overtime pay for agents again, but oversight chairmen want more information first.

Management

Senate Joins House in Passing Bill to Limit Postal Service Role in Opioid Crisis

Measure would require USPS to adhere to the same screening standards as private shipping companies.

Management

How 4,000 Federal Employees Are Assisting in Hurricane Florence Response

FEMA alone has 1,000 employees in impacted areas.

Management

Lawmakers Announce Deal to Avoid Shutdown

Some agencies are set to receive stopgap funding, while others would get regular appropriations.

Management

Congress Begins Formally Blocking Trump's Government Reorganization Plan

"No funds . . . shall be used to implement this proposal," lawmakers said of a key reform.

Management

IRS' New Private Debt Collection Program Is Off to a Terrible Start, IG Says

Enforcement of the program is inefficient, creating higher tax burdens and weakening taxpayers' rights, auditors say.

Management

EEOC Probes One of its Own Managers After Complaints of Coerced Sex

A manager in the agency’s Miami district office allegedly engaged in quid quo pro sex with employees.