Management

Trump Reignites Shutdown Possibility With Spending Bill Veto Threat

A veto would almost certainly lead to agencies shuttering come midnight.

Management

Omnibus Puts Kibosh on White House Efforts to Unilaterally Reorganize Agencies, Shed Workers

Provisions would block office closures, prevent workforce reductions.

Management

Washington-Area Federal Offices to Open Two Hours Late Following Snowstorm

Thursday's delayed opening follows a closure on Wednesday.

Management

With Shutdown Days Away, Lawmakers Unveil Massive Federal Spending Bill

Congress must approve funding by Friday to keep agencies across government operating.

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.

Management

Political Pressure and Confusion Marked Interior’s Reassignment of Career Execs, Internal Docs Show

Political appointees criticized career workers for using "inflammatory" language on climate change.

Management

'Culture of Complacency:' Investigators Fault VA Leadership for Medical Facility's 'Systemic' Failures

Major facility had pervasive problems that went ignored for years and put vets at risk.

Management

Trump Administration Plans to Slash Labor Relations Board, Consolidate Power

Trump officials have "an interest in destroying the agency from the inside," group says.