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

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

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.

Management

SWAMP Act Would Use Bidding Process to Push Agency HQs Outside DC

Lawmaker wants to ban new leases and construction for agencies in the nation's capital.