Pay & Benefits
Trump Suggests USPS Cut Retirement, Health Benefits in $80B Savings Package
Proposal includes a rate hike and cutting delivery frequency.
Management
Transferring Responsibilities and Consolidating Offices Highlight Trump Reorganization Plan
Long-awaited agency reform plans offer light details, promises of future reforms proposals.
Pay & Benefits
Trump Calls for 'Reskilling' Federal Workforce, Firing ‘Overhaul’ and Reducing Union Influence
Budget is light on specifics but supports broad civil service reforms.
Management
White House Will Revise Its 2019 Funding Request In Response to Budget Deal
Matching Trump's priorities with those of Congress will be tricky.
Management
Postal Service Profits Again Tumble During Holiday Season
USPS still turned a "controllable" profit of $353 million.
News
Short-Lived Shutdown Sparks Confusion Across Federal Agencies
Many employees had to initiate an "orderly shutdown" despite a spending bill already clearing Congress.
Management
After Last-Minute Drama, Congress Passes a Government Funding Bill
After a short “technical” shutdown, Congress early Friday passed a measure that would raise spending levels by $300 billion over the next two years.
Management
Government Funding Expires, But White House Expects ‘Short-Technical Lapse’
Furlough fate of employees up to each agency, but all feds should report to work Friday.
Management
Shutdown Looms as Congress Hits a Snag in Passing Budget Deal
Timing of the shutdown-averting measure is delayed after senator objects to hastened passage.
Management
Allegations of Rampant Sexual Harassment and Rape Roil Federally Run College
Victims tell of the misconduct they endured, and the retaliation they faced.
Management
Senate Leaders Announce Two-Year Budget Deal to Boost Spending by $300 Billion
Schumer says agreement will send sequester caps to "ash heaps of history."
Pay & Benefits
Congress Launches Investigation Into Federal Agencies' Sexual Misconduct Settlements
Lawmakers demand more transparency as a "first step" to addressing the problem.
Management
House Passes Shutdown-Averting Measure, Senate Plans Still in Flux
Senate leaders working on a deal to raise spending caps.
Management
Trump: ‘I’d Love to See a Shutdown’
President says if Democrats will not go along with his immigration demands, "then shut it down."
Oversight
House to Vote on Shutdown-Avoiding Measure That Democrats Say Is Dead on Arrival in Senate
Agency funding still in limbo with shutdown set to begin Friday.
Management
Trump Cut 13K Federal Jobs in First Year, But 3 of His Recent Predecessors Outdid Him
Presidents Reagan, George H.W. Bush and Clinton all saw bigger reductions their first year in office.
Management
ICE to Pay Private Sector for Each Deportation Officer It Helps the Agency Hire
Based on recent DHS hiring contracts, value could reach $657 million.
Pay & Benefits
Republican Lawmakers Applaud Trump’s Call to Fire More Feds, Pledge to Pass Reforms
Authors of the law Trump cited in his State of the Union address want to see VA’s new authorities expanded.
Oversight
State Department IG Looking Into Alleged Political Targeting of Career Workers
Whistleblowers say the department is reassigning employees who worked on Obama priorities.
Management