Defense
Army Retention on Track, Even as Recruiting Struggles
Even the busiest of units are seeing high retention as Army programs seek to smooth out the stress of service life.
Oversight
Days Before Trump Indictment, A Small Office Sounded the Alarm on Handling of Classified Information
The retiring director of the Information Security Oversight Office says he is leaving “with a deep sense of uneasiness;” a report from the office calls for more training of executive branch officials.
Management
That Time the Federal Retirement Wave Never Happened
Almost 25 years after the first dire warnings, we’re still waiting on the tsunami.
Tech
Interior Faces 'Disturbing' Cyber Risks Due to Cracked Passwords and Vulnerable Assets
Recent reports reveal the Interior Department of is not enforcing multifactor authentication for its high-value assets and has a range of other significant cybersecurity risks.
Management
The FBI Reportedly Prefers Virginia For Its New Headquarters, Drawing Heat from the Maryland Delegation
This comes as the House Republicans backed off holding the FBI director in contempt of Congress.
Management
With Feds Working 'Wherever Their Hearts Desire,' Agencies Should Sell Off More Buildings, Lawmakers Say
Officials contend bureaucratic tussling is preventing agencies from making billions in federal property sales.
Pay & Benefits
A 4-Step Guide to Solving the Medicare-FEHB Puzzle
Piecing together the best solution for you.
Workforce
‘Protect the Health’ of Employees Amid Poor Air Quality, OPM Reminds Employees
Wildfires in Canada have encased much of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic in smoke and haze, raising health concerns for commuters and employees who work outside.
News
Wildfire Smoke Can Harm Human Health, Even When the Fire is Hundreds of Miles Away – a Toxicologist Explains Why
Smoke from more than 100 wildfires burning across Canada has been rolling into North American cities far from the flames.
Oversight
Democrats: It's Time for the DHS Watchdog to Go
Two House lawmakers allege the inspector general violated the Federal Records Act when he deleted text messages on his government-issued phone.
Tech
The Library of Congress is Looking for the Next Oregon Trail Game
Video game developers can win up to $20,000 as part of a new video game contest from the Library of Congress meant to inspire civics-related games.
Workforce
Passport Processing Remains Strained Despite Record Pace and a Hiring Spurt
The State Department cannot give an estimate for when the outlook will improve.
Oversight
The DHS Watchdog Says He Deletes Texts. Lawmakers Want to Know If This Violates Records Preservation Laws.
Two lawmakers have also introduced a bill to increase transparency in the Homeland Security Inspector General office.
Pay & Benefits
The 'Pay Cliff' That Could Cripple the Federal Government's Firefighting Workforce
A federal employee union said Wednesday that without a permanent boost to federal wildland firefighters’ pay and benefits, agencies will see a “mass exodus.”
Pay & Benefits
Some Feds Fear They Might Not Get That Pay Raise Now That the Debt Deal is Inked
“The new debt ceiling deal could somehow encourage some in Congress to try for a limitation of 1% or something very low. This would be a huge problem,” says one fed union leader.
Defense
To Escape Bullies, Military ‘Forced to Move’ Families with LGBTQ+ Kids
Harassment of children is "detracting from our readiness," says top Air Force manpower official, "because their school will do nothing when their LGBT kid is being bullied."
Workforce
Labor Authority's General Counsel Post Could Finally Be Filled with a New Nominee
The position, which is required for unfair labor practice complaints to advance to the Federal Labor Relations Authority for adjudication, has lacked a Senate-confirmed appointee since 2017.
Oversight
The White House Threatens Vetoes Over Regulations Bills
The House is scheduled to vote on these bills this week, but so far has failed to pass the initial procedural measure.
Workforce