Defense

GovExec Daily: U.S. Embassy Staff in Kyiv Leave During the Ukraine Crisis

Courtney Bublé joins the podcast to discuss the State Department evacuation this week.

Tech

More Cyber Attacks Disable Ukrainian Websites

Wednesday’s denial-of-service attacks on government, financial sites resemble earlier ones attributed to Russia.

Management

The Postal Service Has Rejected Biden's Push for More Electric Vehicles

The agency's decision to stick with its original plan marks "a crucial lost opportunity," the Biden administration says.

Oversight

An Investigation Has Found That Trump’s First Interior Secretary Violated His Ethics Obligations

The inspector general referred the matter to the Justice Department, but it declined to pursue criminal prosecution.

Tech

IRS Will Pivot to GSA's Login.gov After this Tax Season

The tax agency is modifying its use of the ID.me identity proofing service for the current tax season, but plans to switch to the federal government's homegrown solution after the 2022 filing deadline.

Workforce

Unions are Urging the VA to Better Educate Employees About Their Rights Under COVID Law

Although Congress has approved a number of measures to help federal workers stay safe during the pandemic, labor groups say the Veterans Affairs Department has not adequately trained employees on those benefits.

Workforce

GovExec Daily: Remote Work Trends That Federal Employees Should Know

GitLab's Bob Stevens joins the podcast to discuss how feds can telework more securely.

Workforce

GOP Will Slash Federal Workforce and Limit Service Time if It Retakes Congress, Senator Says

In his "Rescue America" plan, Sen. Rick Scott proposes that the new majority push for reducing the workforce by 25%, 12-year term limits and new pay caps.

Defense

U.S. Embassy Staff in Ukraine Have Been Relocated to Poland

They are “essentially commuting,” said a State Department spokesperson.

Tech

Vista Modernization Still a Priority at VA, but Funding Is a Question

Two instances of the homegrown electronic health record have been moved to the cloud as part of a pilot project, but it's not clear if funding or support exists for more cloud migration as VA transitions to a commercial electronic health record.

Exclusive Defense

Inside the Air Force Chief’s Mission for Racial Equity

“There's still a lot to do,’ said Gen. C.Q. Brown, ‘...we didn't get here overnight, we're not gonna get out of here overnight.”

Workforce

Female Business Travelers Pay Less Than Their Male Colleagues because They Tend to Book Earlier

New research shows women paid an average of $18 less per flight than men in the same position at the same company, mainly because they consistently booked earlier.

Workforce

GovExec Daily: What Feds Need to Know About Clearances

Federal employment attorneys Elaine Fitch and Mary Kuntz join the podcast to discuss new information about the process of getting cleared.

Management

All American Presidents Have Lied – the Question Is Why and When

A political philosopher argues that while all American presidents may lie, those who appear to lie for the public good are often celebrated.