Management
House Democrats Promise Shutdown if Congress Pursues Trump’s Budget
Dems say White House is "setting the stage" for an appropriations lapse.
Management
Support Grows for Bills to Boost VA Firing, Restrict Its Unions
House panel approves official time reform while Senate hears feedback on firing workers constitutionally.
Management
ICE Arrests Are Up Under Trump, But Deportations Are Down
The biggest spike in arrests comes from those without arrest records.
Management
Senate Panel Clears Reform to Speed Hiring of Some Border Agents
Trump set hiring surge goal, but CBO says bill’s impact would be minimal.
Oversight
Lawmakers Probe Reports of Sexual Assault, ‘Rape Tables’ in CBP Hazing
Duct taping to chairs and brandishing firearms also reported.
Management
TSA Says Hiring Surge Will Help With Record Travel Levels This Summer
Agency is hiring more airport screeners after years of cuts, and with freeze still partially in place.
Pay & Benefits
200K Postal Workers Would See Pay Raises, Benefit Cuts Under New Labor Contract
Union will vote on ratification later this year.
News
A Chemist at a Federal Agency Wins Miss USA
Winner says she will recruit women to government during her year with the crown.
Management
One Department Says Workforce Cuts Won't Be Part of Its Reorganization
Plan will not affect individual offices or missions, secretary says.
Pay & Benefits
Bipartisan Senate Group Unveils New Bill to Speed Up VA Firing, Bonus Recoupment
Reforms come just after court deemed previous reform effort unconstitutional.
Oversight
Citing Comey Firing, Democrats Block VA Reform Hearing
Republicans instead hold private meetings with VA secretary, accuse Democrats of "political theater."
Management
USPS Loses Nearly $600M, Says It's Close to 'Solid Financial Footing'
Postal Service claims operational profitability, external requirements as costing it money.
Pay & Benefits
OPM Is Ready, but No Agencies Have Requested Separation Incentive Authority Yet
OPM has a team in place to quickly process requests that may come in.
Management
White House Lays Out Plan to Hold Agencies Accountable for Cutting Regulations
Efforts will be roped into existing agency performance plans.
Management
VA Considers Hundreds of Building Closures, but Focus Is Not on Medical Facilities
Idea traces back to conservative groups now affiliated with Trump administration.
Management
Senate Approves Omnibus to Avoid Shutdown
Trump is expected to sign the spending bill before Friday's deadline.
Management
Defense Ends Civilian Hiring Freeze, But Will Review 'Necessity' of Vacant Positions
Mattis sent a memorandum to department leadership Wednesday.
Management
Federal Scientists March for Their Work, and Against Trump
We have "devoted our lives" to fields now in flux, some federal employees say.
Management