Pay & Benefits

Trump’s Federal Workforce Goals: Streamline Firing, Automate Jobs

New cross-agency priorities detail metrics that the administration will use to implement workforce agenda.

Oversight

Mnuchin’s Pricey Government Travel Breaks From Coach-Flying Predecessor

Former Treasury secretary flew coach domestically, and spent just $8,000 on premium travel over four years.

Management

State, White House Officials Conspired to Root Out Disloyal Career Workers, Whistleblower Docs Show

Political appointees noted employees’ heritage and previous service, which lawmakers call "extremely disturbing."

Management

New Details Emerge on Carson’s Office Upgrade, Pruitt’s Sound-Proof Booth

Pruitt spent more on "privacy booth" and Carson selected pricey furniture, internal documents show.

Management

VA Is Overstepping Congressional Intent With 'Unacceptable' Firings, Senators Say

Democratic lawmakers say the department has abandoned traditional efforts to improve employee performance.

Management

Trump’s Nominee for Employee Protection Board Has Checkered Past With Protecting Employees

Employee who worked in "dysfunctional" and "deficient" office faced "antagonism" in court from nominee, judge said.

Pay & Benefits

Congressman Wants List of Employees Deemed 'Non-Essential' During Shutdown

White House would maintain database of furloughed employees' names, pay and job descriptions.

Management

House Democrats Request Subpoena Over Interior's Senior Executive Reassignments

Oversight committee ranking member says Trump administration is stonewalling his efforts to investigate personnel actions.

Management

Scandal-Plagued VA Secretary Vows to Rid Department of Adversaries Who 'Don't Belong'

Shulkin, feeling emboldened after travel scandal, will make clear "there’s only one agenda" at the department.