Management
Federal Employee Unions See Uptick in Membership Since Trump’s Election
Feds should look to unions "in times of change and uncertainty," one leader says.
Management
How Trump’s Regulatory Agenda Could Transform Federal Agencies
Trump’s rollback of regulations would require a "big culture change," experts say.
Oversight
Trump’s ‘Unconstitutional’ Business Plan ‘Reeks,’ Former Presidential Lawyers Say
Republicans decline to join minority party at congressional forum.
Oversight
Government Ethics Office Now Says Trump’s Business Plans Fall Short
OGE backtracks on previous praise of the president-elect's plans.
Tech
Obama Administration Urges Trump to Continue Progress on Crowdsourcing
Federal crowdsourcing community started with five federal employee members, and now includes 300 from 59 different organizations.
Management
Some Agencies Planned To Work Through a Shutdown; Others Took a Different Approach
It is unclear under what authority the White House planned to tell agencies to continue operating without appropriations
Management
Senate Avoids Shutdown With Last-Minute Approval of Spending Bill
With agency funding set to run out at midnight, the Senate voted late Friday for a continuing resolution to keep government operating through April 28, 2017.
Management
White House, Agencies Begin Preparing for Shutdown
Senate has just hours left to avoid shuttering agencies.
Management
Shutdown Looms as Senate Democrats Refuse to Back Down Over Miners' Benefits
Battle over health care for coal miners disrupts plans for a budget resolution before Friday deadline.
Management
Transition Officials: The Hiring Freeze Is Just One Way Trump Will Cut Government
As feds await details, they will start seeing more landing team members at their agencies.
Management
House Approves Shutdown-Averting Stopgap Spending Bill
Senate must pass CR Friday to avoid funding lapse.
Pay & Benefits
Here’s How One Federal Employee Union Will Fight Back Against Trump
Leader acknowledges many battles ahead but says the president-elect does not represent an existential threat.
Management
Lawmakers Race Against the Clock to Avoid Shutdown
Democrats say they are not involved in negotiations, are unhappy with length of CR.
Management
The 2016 'Plum Book' Lists Thousands of Jobs Up for Grabs in the Trump Administration
More than 9,000 positions are detailed in the quadrennial publication.
Oversight
Republicans Look to Restrict How Agencies Spend Billions in Collected Fees and Penalties
Democrats call "radical" proposal "antithesis of efficiency."
Management
Trump Transition Team Meets With Veterans Groups to Discuss VA Reforms
"Listening session" was friendly, but VSOs are prepared to fight back.
Management
Obama Makes More Changes to Federal Hiring Through Regulatory Process
Administration moves to 'ban the box' and help more vets get hired.
Pay & Benefits
House Passes Bills to Boost Overtime Pay and Protect Whistleblowers
Measures seek to fix previous laws that unintentionally hurt federal employees.
Oversight
Government’s Ethics Office Praises Trump for Commitments He Hasn’t Made
OGE released a series of tweets applauding Trump over business comments.
Management