Oversight
Play of the Day: Where Can Kirstjen Nielsen Eat In Peace?
Mexican is out. So is Carl's Jr. Probably Hooters, too.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Did The Flag Consent to That Hug?
President Donald Trump showed some affection toward Old Glory again.
Oversight
Lawmakers Call for an Investigation Into Discipline at VA
Senators say VA is out of compliance with a 2017 law and enforcing it unfairly.
Management
Federal Judge Consolidates Lawsuits on Workforce Executive Orders, Schedules Hearing
Federal employee unions will rescind motions for preliminary injunctions against the orders’ implementation in exchange for requests for summary judgment.
Management
45 Senate Democrats Demand That Trump Rescind Workforce Executive Orders
Recent executive orders on firing, unions “undermine the foundations of our civil service system.”
Pay & Benefits
Senate Appropriators Ignore Trump's Proposed Pay Freeze, Back 1.9% Raise for Feds
The pay boost, approved by a Senate subcommittee, marks the first pushback in Congress to President Trump’s plan to freeze federal civilian employee pay in 2019.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Defining the Word 'Cage'
A chain link fence isn't a cage. It's just a type of wall.
Oversight
Play of the Day: President Trump is Making America Some New Friends… And Enemies
Justin Trudeau and Emmanuel Macron are too hot to be Trump's friend, but Kim Jong-un is just right.
Oversight
As White House Preps Successor, Mulvaney Plans to Exit Consumer Agency
Under Vacancies Reform Act, acting director’s tenure ends June 22—unless Trump nominates someone for the job.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Happy 72nd Birthday, Mr. President
Donald Trump's birthday was celebrated Thursday by late-night hosts.
Oversight
Justice Watchdog’s Bombshell Report Underlines Tricky Role of IGs
Horowitz’s 500 pages detail methods his team used to navigate political shoals.
Management
House Democrats Join Fight Against Workforce Executive Orders
Twenty-three lawmakers say the three edicts reduce protections for whistleblowers, attempt to “eradicate unions.”
Pay & Benefits
Democratic Senators Demand OPM Reverse Course on Proposed Retirement Cuts
Lawmakers offer to work with the administration on civil service reform if OPM Director Jeff Pon abandons push for “draconian” measures.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The U.S. and the Koreas Need to Get Their Stories Straight
Are military exercises being suspended? Is there a nuclear threat?
Oversight
Federal Employees Last Year Broke Record for Proving Retaliation By Managers
New laws and better employee results from watchdog are giving supervisors "more to fear" than ever, whistleblower advocate says.
Management
Republican Lawmakers Ask Trump to Repeal Workforce Executive Orders
House GOP members argue a collaborative labor-management relationship saves money, improves operations.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Kim and Trump Meet, Have Lunch and Take Photos
North Korean and American leaders held an historic summit in Singapore.
Oversight
Play of the Day: American's New Feud With Canada
The G7 meeting did not go as well as expected.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Preparing For the North Korea Talks
President Donald Trump is all about attitude.
Oversight