Oversight
Supreme Court to Hear Case That Could Reshape How Agencies Hire Some Employees
Court to decide if small group of employees must be appointed.
Management
Trump to Issue 2019 Budget and Workforce Cutting Plans on Feb. 12
Blueprint will come a week late thanks to the shutdown, OMB says.
Management
Yet Another Stopgap Funding Bill Likely in February, Lawmakers Say
It would mark the fifth continuing resolution of fiscal 2018.
Pay & Benefits
White House Says All Feds Should Expect to Return to Work Tuesday
Three-day shutdown only led to a half-day furlough for most non-excepted feds.
Management
Government Set to Reopen After Congress Approves Spending Bill
Stopgap funding measure includes back pay for furloughed federal workers.
Management
Government Shuts Down After Senate Rejects One-Month Stopgap Spending Bill
Lawmakers did not come up with an alternate plan in time for the midnight deadline.
Pay & Benefits
White House Supports Back Pay for Feds Who Would Be Furloughed During Shutdown
Trump administration wants to keep agencies open during a potential appropriations lapse, but is unclear which agencies will have the funds.
Management
With Shutdown Clock Ticking, Senators Point Fingers for Creating 'Governmental Chaos'
Democratic leader Sen. Chuck Schumer heads to the White House Friday to negotiate a plan forward.
Pay & Benefits
UPDATED: See Who Gets Sent Home in a Shutdown
Some agencies would furlough virtually everyone, while others would remain completely open if there is a lapse in appropriations.
Management
Democrats Want to Spend $500M on a New, Non-Trump Backed DHS Hiring Surge
Senators take a different approach from the White House in calling for border security.
Pay & Benefits
VA Begins Using Expedited Hiring Authority to Fill Array of Critical Positions
Department is also offering large cash bonuses to recruit doctors and nurses.
Management
Republicans Rally Ranks for Month-Long Spending Bill to Avoid Shutdown
House Speaker Paul Ryan said he is hopeful "cool heads" will prevent agencies from closing.
Management
It's Unclear Whether New Law and Push from Trump Have Increased VA Firings
Internal department data show an increase but public data show a drop off.
Management
Just One in Six Feds Say They’re Excited to Implement Trump's Agenda
Most feds report feeling disrespected by the president and many say they are leaving federal service soon.
Management
White House Sued Over 'Cloaked' Agency Reorganization Proposals
OMB's failure to disclose public suggestions is "height of hypocrisy," group says.
Management
Agencies Aren't Catching Bad Supervisors Early Enough
Just one-half of 1 percent of managers are removed during their probationary period.
Pay & Benefits
Fearing ‘Breaking Point,’ Border Security Officials Press for More Pay and Manpower
Republican lawmakers pledge to support the requests.
Pay & Benefits
USPS Offers Early Retirement to 26,000 Employees
Postal Service looks to shed staff after slowly adding workers for four years.
Pay & Benefits
As New Deadline Looms, 25K Feds Await Court-Ordered Payout From Last Shutdown
Government, plaintiffs still sorting out exact amounts in liquidated damages.
Pay & Benefits