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
Trump’s VA Team Could Bring Big Changes to Vets’ Health Care, Employee Rights
President-elect has met with and appointed crusaders for more private care.
Management
Obama Seeks to Cement Agency Diversity Efforts Before Trump Takes Office
Leaders emphasize the importance of inclusion across the federal workforce.
Oversight
Senator Requests Weekly Updates on Appointees Burrowing In
Committee chairman says oversight will "guard against inappropriate hiring."
Management
Postal Reform Could Re-Emerge in the Lame Duck Congress
Dozens of lawmakers from both parties are preemptively fighting back.
Management
Trump Names Transition Leaders for Government Management Agencies
President-elect taps former Republican administration officials to head OMB, OPM and GSA "landing teams."
Management
Obama Freezes SES Hiring and Gives Appointees a Resignation Deadline
The moratorium will give Trump more influence on federal agencies, officials said.
Management
How Trump Could Carry Out Mass Deportations
Former agency heads say changing Obama immigration policies will be only one small step in delivering on pledge.
Management
Trump Sets Timetable for Agency Meetings, but Transition Efforts Have Already Fallen Behind Schedule
Agencies are well prepared to guide the incoming administration but have not received any guidance from it.
Management
Obama, Issuing Veto Threat, Tells Agencies to Continue Issuing 'Midnight' Regulations
White House pushes back on attempt to limit 11th hour rules.
Management