Management
OPM Finalizes Rules Rescinding Provisions of Trump’s Firing Executive Order
The new regulations follow through on a 2021 executive order signed by President Biden rescinding several of the Trump administration’s personnel policies.
Nextgov
No ‘Specific or Credible’ Cyber Threats Affected Integrity of Midterms, CISA Says
Despite “a handful” of DDoS attacks targeting state and local election websites and some technical glitches affecting voting equipment, CISA says it saw “no activity” that should undermine faith in the results of the midterm elections.
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 Regulatory Process Needs A Boost in Public Participation, the Biden Administration Says
A virtual engagement session to gather suggestions for fixes will be held on Nov. 17.
Pay & Benefits
Supporters of Better Pay and Benefits for Feds Win Re-election
A roundup of pay and benefits news.
Nextgov
What a Divided Government Could Mean for Tech Policy
Here’s what a split Congress might mean for tech, cybersecurity and governance.
Defense
Defense Department Health Plan Cuts Its Pharmacy Network by Nearly 15,000 Outlets
Many of the pharmacies were small, independent operations that had decided not to participate next year because of the lowered reimbursement being offered. But they were surprised by an early dismissal, and some patients with specialized drug needs could face difficulties in the transition.
Management
GovExec Daily: What the 2022 Midterm Elections Mean for Feds
Eric Katz and Courtney Bublé join the podcast to discuss some of the election results and their effect on the government workforce.
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.
Oversight
Nothing’s Decided Yet, But We Might Be Headed to a New Era of Divided Government
The Senate is a toss-up and the House is leaning Republican.
Workforce
A Union Has Filed a Complaint Against a Defense Agency Over Failure to Implement Biden's Voting Leave Policy
Officials with the International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers said the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ inaction is emblematic of the Defense Department’s propensity to “slow walk” workforce policies that benefit employees.
Management
Will Midterm Election Losers Accept Defeat?
A new survey of academic experts raises concerns about election denial and whether losing candidates will concede.
Tech
Voting Machine Myths Likely to Increase During and After Midterms, Report Finds
Cybersecurity firm Recorded Future identified mis- and disinformation campaigns suggesting that voting machines from three major companies “will be used to falsify the results of the midterms.”
Workforce
GovExec Daily: How to Ace a Virtual Interview
Amanda Augustine joins the podcast to discuss the remote hiring process.
Oversight
More Than a Dozen States Have Activated the National Guard to Secure Midterm Elections
Other states can request help, but some leaders say more capacity is needed.
Nextgov
Former CISA Head Calls for Renewed Action to Combat Election Lies
Inaugural CISA director Chris Krebs expressed concern about the spread of election misinformation as Twitter changes up its user verification process.
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.
Management
The Justice Department Is Cracking Down on Sexual Misconduct by Prisons Employees
“Sexual misconduct by staff will not be tolerated, and I look forward to collaborating with our federal partners to eradicate [it],” said the new director of the prisons agency.
Management
National Labs to Receive $1.5B Funding Boost
The resources will come from President Joe Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act.
Oversight