Management
The Agencies Cutting the Most Regulations
More than 80 percent of Trump's withdrawn rules were proposed under Obama.
Management
Shutdown Negotiations Between Trump and Democrats Break Down Before Starting
Congressional leaders on both sides of the aisle warn of increased chances of shuttering agencies.
Oversight
From Electronic Puppets to Icelandic Fish, Senator Questions $500B in Federal Spending
"Federal Fumbles" report identifies what senator calls wasteful or poorly prioritized spending.
Defense
IG Cites Homeland Security for Abusing Its Power, Blocking Negative Report
One audit finds Trump administration violated court orders when enforcing its initial travel ban.
Management
Senate Rejects Trump's Request for Immigration Enforcement Hiring Spree
Spending measure would cut TSA screeners, but boost Border Patrol.
Management
Senate Seeks Much Smaller Spending Cuts Than Trump and the House, at Some Agencies
Republicans approve some separation incentives but look to block others.
Management
Trump Vows Justice (and a Wall) After Border Patrol Agent Was Killed on Duty
Agent’s union says he was attacked and brutally beaten.
Management
Trump to Congress: Offset Disaster Relief With Cuts to Agency Spending
White House requests $11 billion in cuts—and potentially more—to pay for hurricane response.
Oversight
The White House Is Refusing to Comply With Congressional Inquiries Into Travel Spending
A congressional committee has already subpoenaed documents on travel from two agencies.
Management
Trump Administration Reverses Key Immigration Decision After Postal Service Screwup
Some immigrants with DACA status will now have an extension to apply for renewal.
Management
Navy Poised to Fire Employee After Failing for 4 Years to Accommodate Her Disability
Service spent more than a year attempting to address compatibility issues between promised speech recognition and its intranet.
Oversight
Watchdog Warns Uncorrected Mistakes Risk Billions During Disaster Recovery
Local officials pledge full transparency, defend controversial actions to date.
Management
Postal Service Suffers First 'Controllable' Loss in Five Years
USPS loses $2.7 billion overall in fiscal 2017, the 11th consecutive year with major deficits.
Management
House Speaker Says Congress Likely to Stave Off Shutdown With CR Through 2017
Paul Ryan says lawmakers are considering a measure to keep agencies open past Dec. 8, but not into next year.
Management
The EPA Is Taking Years to Resolve Discrimination and Harassment Cases
The agency is far from meeting its requirement to issue decisions within 60 days.
Management
Employee Group Raises Concerns That New Park Service Uniforms Could Increase Disease Risk
35,000 federal employees could put both themselves and the environment at risk, group says.
Oversight
Federal Prison Guard Pleads Guilty to Distributing Narcotics, Sexually Abusing Inmates
Bureau of Prisons officer took bribes for drugs and engaged in oral sex with female inmates.
Management
Trump's Nominee for DHS Pledges Hiring Reforms, New Immigration Deportation Priorities
Kirstjen Nielsen takes a softer tone on immigration policy, says officers should follow Obama-era priorities.
Management
Trump Ramps Up Shutdown Odds by Reiterating Demands for Wall Funding
Democrats say they will not approve bills with funding for a "useless, immoral wall."
Management