Workforce
GOP presidential candidate promises ‘large-scale, mass layoffs’ across government
Republican hopeful pledges to eliminate 1.5M federal jobs in first term.
Management
Slashing the federal workforce and eliminating agencies: Takeaways from the first Republican presidential debate
Eight Republican candidates for president shared their ideas for reforming, and shrinking, government.
Management
DeSantis vows to 'start slitting throats' of federal workers on Day One of presidency
Federal workforce group calls the comments "disqualifying."
Oversight
House Dem sounds alarm about AI in political messaging
Rep. Yvette Clarke says 2024 “will be the first election cycle where AI-generated ads will be an integral part of how we do campaign advertising.”
Oversight
Democrats call YouTube ‘extremely irresponsible’ for election misinformation rollback
YouTube’s decision to stop removing false content about previous U.S. elections “threatens to weaken our democracy,” several top Democrats on the House Energy and Commerce Committee said in a letter to the platform’s leaders.
Workforce
Federal Employee Unions Endorse Biden for Reelection
Labor leaders described President Biden as “the most labor-friendly president in history.”
Workforce
Trump: I’ll Make Feds Pass Test on Constitution to Keep Their Jobs
Former president previously said the document was “like a foreign language.”
Management
Here's How the Hatch Act Applies, With Biden Running for President Again
The Hatch Act limits the political activity of federal employees while on the job.
Oversight
The Campaign Finance Agency’s Press Shop Can’t Confirm or Deny the Existence of Complaints Anymore
Critics say the change, approved by the FEC last week in a vote that was not entirely along party lines, raises concerns about transparency.
Management
What Might a Second Biden Term Mean for Feds? Here’s a Look at The First
Revoking Schedule F, boosting diversity and equity, and restoring scientific integrity has been some of the Biden administration's accomplishments and goals.
Oversight
Federal Agencies Lag in Registering Voters Despite Biden Executive Order, Advocates Say
15 Republican secretaries of state sent a letter to the White House, asking president to reverse order, which they said will produce duplicate registrations, confuse citizens
Management
Could Biden Choose A New Running Mate In 2024?
Some Democrats say he should. Black women say he'd better not.
Management
Feds Push Local Election Officials to Boost Security Ahead of 2024
Local election offices can be “target-rich, cyber-poor” entities."
Management
Guardrails Are Needed to Help Protect the Integrity of the Post-Election Presidency
A few restrictions would help prevent aggrieved lame duck presidents from hijacking the functions of the executive branch.
Management
Mail and Package Volume Dipped During the 2022 Holiday Season, but USPS Delivered More Quickly
The Postal Service also sped up ballot delivery during the 2022 midterms.
Management
Lawmaker Accuses USPS Employees of Stealing $20K in Campaign Contributions
Various postal entities are probing the matter, but have yet to find evidence of employee involvement.
Management
House Panel Advances Bill to Force Tracking on Ballots Mailed Through USPS
While Republicans have reservations about voting by mail, the bill won overwhelming bipartisan support.
Oversight
How the Hatch Act Fared in the Lead-Up to the Midterm Elections
Allegations and violations this year were not much different from previous years, according to the Office of Special Counsel.
Workforce
Trump, Who Tried to Weaken Feds' Civil Service Protections, Announces 2024 Run
Prior to Tuesday’s announcement, the former president endorsed plans to reimplement Schedule F if he returned to the White House.
Management