Pay & Benefits

Most TSP Funds Rebounded in November

The Thrift Savings Plan’s portfolio of international stocks continued to stall last month.

Management

Congress Set to Pass Two-Week Stopgap Measure This Week to Avoid Partial Shutdown

Trump said he would likely approve a continuing resolution in light of George H.W. Bush's death.

Oversight

Six White House Employees Violated Hatch Act With MAGA Tweets

Special Counsel absolves four others, including Mick Mulvaney and Sarah Sanders.

Defense

Analysis: Presidents Need to Visit the Troops

It’s how commanders in chief show soldiers they’re not forgotten.

Management

Flying Trump To Midterm Rallies To Stump For Republicans Cost Taxpayers Millions

Trump criticized Air Force One travel to campaign stops when Obama was in office.

Oversight

Here's What You Need to Know About Wednesday's Government Closure

The day of mourning for President George H.W. Bush will be treated like a holiday for pay and leave purposes.

Oversight

Ill Nuclear Workers’ Benefits Petitions Have to Be Reviewed Within 6 Months. Some Have Languished About a Decade.

A petition filed by a Los Alamos worker has been in limbo for 10 years. At the Savannah River Site, a petition has lingered for 11 years. At Sandia National Laboratories, workers have been waiting seven years for a final decision.

Route Fifty

When Rehiring Retired Public Workers, Guidelines Can Be Key

New research takes a look at post-retirement employment policies in states across the U.S.

Management

Federal Agencies to Close Wednesday to Honor President George H.W. Bush

Executive order closes government out of respect for the 41st president, who died Friday.

Management

How to Build High Performing Teams

Government-funded research shows the major factor for success: connectedness.

Oversight

Advocacy Group Sues for Documents on Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey Tweak

PEER accuses the White House of demanding a change to “senior leaders” definition to prevent workers from criticizing Trump appointees.

Oversight

EPA Watchdog Closes the Books on Former Administrator Scott Pruitt

New IG ends probes of misuse of staff for personal errands, spending on security.

Route Fifty

Magnitude 7.0 Earthquake Strikes Near Anchorage

Strong shaking and aftershocks rock Alaska’s largest population center.

Nextgov

Kaspersky Loses Appeal Against Congressional Ban

It’s official: Kaspersky can’t do business with the federal government.