Workforce
Search Warrant Shows Trump under Investigation for Possible Espionage Act Violations
The seven-page document includes a brief description of everything the FBI confiscated.
Workforce
House Sends Package that Includes an IRS Hiring Boost and USPS EV Funding to Biden
The measure aimed at lowering health care costs and fueling the fight against climate change received only Democratic support.
Management
Senators Are Urging DOJ to Flex Its Debarment Authority
Two Democrats say that companies are getting away with "ripping off the government" because of the reluctance to exercise suspension and debarment authorities.
Nextgov
FEC Approves Google’s Plan to Exempt Campaign Emails From Spam Filters
The pilot program stems in part from a March study that found Google filters were far more likely to mark right-wing campaign emails as spam than left-wing ones.
Oversight
The Oversight Community Is Taking These Steps to Be More Diverse and Inclusive
A new DEIA roadmap reflects goals the president has for the federal workforce overall.
Tech
Agencies Are Still Wrangling Over Death Data
Information about deaths is a key part of administering programs like Social Security, but how data is collected and shared comes with questions.
Pay & Benefits
GAO Will Investigate the Troubled TSP Recordkeeper Transition
Officials at the federal government’s 401(k)-style retirement savings program said nearly 2 million participants have successfully set up their new online account access, and call center wait times are down to around 10 minutes.
Nextgov
Misinformation ‘Harms Nearly Every Element of Election Administration,’ Committee Report Finds
State election officials said that they “need help at the federal level” to counter the threat.
Management
Coronavirus Roundup: An Update on the Contractor Vaccine Mandate
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s this week’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Workforce
Floods, Park Closure Contribute to Decrease in Yellowstone National Park Visitors
Park officials expect to open roads to North Entrance and Northeast Entrance by mid-October
Oversight
Senate Chairman Presses for Details on Deleted Jan. 6 Texts
Sen. Gary Peters (D-Mich.), chairman of the Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee, wants officials to explain what they know about the deletion of texts potentially relevant to ongoing inquiries into the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection and why seemingly routine records management directives were ignored.
Management
Politicians Seek to Control Classroom Discussions about Slavery in the U.S.
Lawmakers are seeking to downplay the role that slavery played in the development of the United States, but history tells a different story.
Defense
Faced with a Rise of Extremism within Its Ranks, the Military Has Clamped down on Racist Speech, Including Retweets and Likes
For civilians, free speech is protected by the First Amendment. Not so in the U.S. military, where the rise of political extremism has become a problem.
Oversight
GovExec Daily: IRS Hiring in the Big Climate Bill
Eric Katz joins the podcast to discuss the Inflation Reduction Act.
Workforce
White House Can't Just Retaliate Against and Discipline Its Employees Willy-Nilly, Panel Rules
Non-political appointees at the White House are now entitled to civil service protections.
Pay & Benefits
Providing for Your Survivors
You have a range of options for guaranteeing a source of income for others in the event of your death.
Workforce
Threats of Violence Against FBI Agents Are ‘Absolutely Unacceptable,’ Says Federal Law Enforcement Group
The threats come after the FBI searched President Trump’s Florida residence on Monday.
Tech
Former CISA Chief Wants a New, Cross-Cutting New Agency to Lead Federal Cyber
Chris Krebs wants to establish a new agency to focus on privacy, data and cyber risks facing the U.S., or to pull the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency from under the Department of Homeland Security.
Oversight
A Former Watchdog Has Ideas on Dealing With Poorly Performing Inspectors General
The former acting Pentagon inspector general asks, “Who is watching the watchdogs?”
Oversight