Pay & Benefits
Feds urge judge to block OPM’s gender affirming care ban
Experts say between 40,000 and 60,000 transgender federal workers have been or will be impacted by the Trump administration's effort to ban coverage of hormone therapies and other gender-affirming treatments.
Workforce
Federal agencies want young talent. They need to rethink the pitch, experts say
Despite the Trump administration’s cuts to the civil service, recruiting more early-career workers into agencies has been a bipartisan priority.
Oversight
The identity crisis threatening federal watchdogs
COMMENTARY | Inspectors general are caught between executive branch priorities and statutory independence, and the debate over how to fix them is coming to a head.
Oversight
Airport workers got security badges before TSA completed background checks, watchdog finds
Auditors found that the agency failed to enforce its own screening rules at about 20 airports, allowing some workers to keep active badges for months despite disqualifying security notices.
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Defense
Tough choices, uncertainty, and scrutiny may lie ahead for defense contractors
With a new Congress in 2027, companies could see more anti-corruption probes.
Management
Planning behind USDA employee relocations ‘unknown,’ after agency chief rebuffs watchdog’s review
USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins rebuked GAO’s review of the department’s employee relocation plans as “veiled partisan shenanigans.”
Management
GSA brings back daily work reports, with threat of disciplinary action
The new requirement calls for Technology Transformation Services staff to detail what they accomplished, what they're working on next and any obstacles they face by 6 p.m. each day.
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Management
State Department's push to cancel hundreds of contracts left behind a trail of mistakes, watchdog finds
Several government oversight reports have found that agencies made costly operational errors as they implemented the administration’s cost-cutting directives.
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Pay & Benefits
Walkinshaw to push for federal pay raise in lame duck spending talks
The Northern Virginia congressman also said Thursday that he sees a “path” to restoring federal employees’ collective bargaining rights next year.
Management
USDA’s request to lift stay on employee relocations denied by federal judge
USDA’s second-largest component agency sent “corrected” notices telling employees they were not being relocated, after Government Executive reported that it seemingly violated a court order.
Tech
Justice Department creates new task force to police AI misuse
The group will coordinate the department’s criminal and civil enforcement efforts involving AI and serve as its main link to the White House’s Super Intelligence Force.
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Management
HHS employees face another painful loss amid a year of workplace trauma
News of a SAMHSA employee’s death has brought on a renewed wave of grief for the HHS workforce, which has faced other traumatic experiences in the workplace.
Pay & Benefits
Make these health coverage decisions before you retire
From FEHB eligibility rules to Medicare enrollment deadlines, the right steps before your last day can protect coverage for you and your spouse.
Workforce
These award-winning feds want to advance science for the public good — and challenge stereotypes about government work
The Arthur S. Flemming awards have been around for more than 75 years and generally recognize civil servants who work in scientific fields.
Management
Here’s how the Trump administration may face pushback from a Democrat-controlled Congress
A House committee's top Democrat is reminding agency heads to preserve all records, as the party draws up its post-midterms oversight plans.
Defense
A Democratic Congress could derail major Pentagon plans and put Hegseth under pressure
Funding fights, investigations and potential impeachment proceedings could reshape the Defense Department’s agenda, putting high-profile initiatives such as the Golden Fleet and Autonomous Warfare Command at risk.
Workforce
Post-midterms, federal unions push for pay raise, restoration of bargaining rights
Labor leaders said they are hopeful lawmakers could tackle some priorities in Congress’ "lame duck" session, ahead of Democrats’ formally taking control of both the House and Senate next year.
Management
GSA names new acquisition chief after months with acting leader
Jennifer Hill, a former banking executive who joined the agency in February, will lead the Federal Acquisition Service. GSA also named a new head of its public buildings division.
Oversight
IRS workforce issues prominent among watchdog’s FY27 priorities
Even after substantial workforce cuts last year, the IRS's headcount is “consistent with historical staffing” levels. But TIGTA finds these cuts “occurred rapidly and resulted in the departure of many experienced employees.”
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Management
Trump’s federal workforce overhaul faces a new Congress after Democratic wins
At least one federal employee who separated from the federal government since last year will serve in the House.
Oversight
OPM formally ends FEVS in favor of agency-specific surveys
Federal employees and good government groups warn the promulgation of smaller, shorter surveys means agencies will miss out on important information about the health of their organizations.
Workforce
‘Exit survey’ of former feds finds fears of civil service politicization under Trump — and many willing to return to their agencies
While the Office of Personnel Management has argued that most of the 2025 federal workforce separations were voluntary, academic researchers countered that many of the departing civil servants reported they felt forced into resigning.
Management
USDA asks judge to lift employee relocation stay that ‘significantly hinders’ its operations
The Forest Service says a court's stay prevents it from filling “critical" positions to address wildfires and avalanches. USDA’s research division warns further delays could mean "discontinued employment” for staff.
