Management
Senior Executives Leader Calls for Selective Pause in Hiring Freeze
Professional association president cites “leadership vacuum” at certain agencies.
Management
Legal Battle over Trump Hotel Lease Ropes in D.C. Restaurateurs
Tort claim filed in D.C. Superior Court accuses president of unfair competition with locals.
News
A Pioneering Woman in Government, By Any Analytical Measure
Dorothy Rice played a key role in everything from the creation of Medicare to the tobacco industry settlement.
Oversight
Weather Service Employees ‘Shocked’ by Reported Budget Cuts
Lack of say in discretionary spending means layoffs are likely, union says.
Management
Persistent Voice Urges Trump to Fire Feds 'Loyal to Obama'
Despite agency dependence on acting leaders, conservative would purge "leftists."
Management
Sexual Harassment Allegations at Interior Arise Early in Zinke's Tenure
IG probe of security official prompts call for faster firings.
Oversight
Senate Narrowly Passes Repeal of Obama Fair Pay, Safe Workplace Rule
Repeal of what critics call contractor "blacklisting" heads to a receptive President Trump.
Management
Acting CMS Chiefs Give Obamacare Staff a Thank-You Party
Career managers celebrate enrollment effort in endangered health care program.
Management
Who’s Minding the Store at the Agencies?
Websites list dozens of acting officials at many agencies, with new leaders just arriving.
Management
GOP Plan to Kill Election Assistance Commission Would Save $40 Million, CBO Says
Agency set up after 2000 election debacle helps states maintain voting machines.
Management
GSA, OMB Advised to Better Validate Data on Disposal of Excess Federal Property
Auditors found some assets reported as sold multiple times.
Oversight
TSA Pressured to Cooperate With Special Counsel Document Demands
DHS policy on invoking attorney-client privilege attacked at House hearing.
Management
Trump Transition Team Spurned Ethics, Management Training
GSA had put out a bid for courses aimed at orienting White House staff and nominees in the ways of government.
Management
Secret Service Officer Pleads Guilty to Enticing Minors for Sex
Now-fired employee was assigned to White House before arrest.
Pay & Benefits
NTEU Leaders: It’s Time to ‘Rally for Your Jobs, Your Benefits, Your Country’
Three-day legislative confab will center on countering threats to federal employees' livelihoods as well as cuts to taxpayer services.
Management
Jared Kushner’s Conflict of Interest Issues
President Trump’s son-in-law and key adviser has a ways to go on ethics compliance.
Management
Senator Urges Labor Department, Congress to Do More for On-Demand Workers
Warner warns that studies of the gig economy could fall victim to sequester.
Oversight
100 Feds Found to Be Frequent Workplace Porn-Watchers
TV station’s FOIA request raises questions about enforcement.
Management
When Does a Leak to the Media Violate the Law?
After Trump’s complaint about “criminal” acts, CRS researchers review past prosecutions.
Management