Measure to Close Loophole for Prosecuting Perpetrators of Attacks on Federal Employees Heads to Biden's Desk
House passes bill that allows the United States to prosecute crimes that target federal personnel overseas.
Lawmaker Introduces 'Drain the Swamp Act' to Force All Agencies to Leave Washington
Agencies would be allowed to keep just 10% of their workforces in the nation's capital.
Postal Service Vows to Win Over Republicans Angry About Banking Pilot
Republican committee leaders say Louis DeJoy withheld information to keep the initiative secret.
Federal Employee Appeals Agency Warns of Chaos if Court Intervenes in Dispute Over Its Judges' Authority
MSPB says it, not the court, should decide if its judges are hired in compliance with the Constitution.
Immediate Sidelining of Trump Burrower by Biden Administration Was Appropriate, IG Finds
The official's hiring by the National Security Agency had generated significant concern, but a watchdog says the decision was above board.
VA Begins Disciplining Employees as Thousands Have Yet to Prove They’re Vaccinated
Only 70% of VA's health care workforce has uploaded proof of their COVID-19 inoculation.
Senate Democrats Unveil 2022 Spending Bills With Big Boosts for Agencies, Without GOP Support
The two parties remain firmly divided on appropriations levels ahead of a Dec. 3 shutdown deadline.
Meet the Federal Employees Who Will Refuse the COVID-19 Vaccine
"There is no way I'm getting that shot:" some employees will leave their jobs if they cannot get around Biden's vaccine mandate.
Postal Service Blames ‘Street Crime’ and Absenteeism for Mail Delays
Lawmakers are looking to make it harder for the agency to slow delivery in the future, while auditor says fixing current problems will be a significant challenge.
Lawmakers, Stakeholders Push New Strategies to Reverse Mail Slowdowns and Price Hikes
The changes are "undermining" the Postal Service, House members say.
After Having Their Computers Monitored, Employees Blast SSA Watchdog
Employee group pledges to bring its complaints to the White House and Congress.
U.S. to Avoid Default as House Passes Bill to Kick Crisis to December
Congressional leaders have yet to spell out how they will avoid potential delayed paychecks for feds in the long term.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement to Cease Worksite Raids
Efforts to round up undocumented immigrants en masse waste resources, Biden administration says.
COVID-19 Vaccination Deadline Arrives for 380K VA Employees. 45K Still Haven’t Said They’ve Gotten Shots.
The department is giving those employees 10 more days to prove they have been vaccinated or seek an exception before discipline begins.
Senate Votes to Punt Debt Crisis to December After Lawmakers Strike Deal
Congressional leaders have yet to spell out how they will avoid potential delayed paychecks for feds in the long term.
Federal Employee Appeals Board Now One Step Closer to Ending Years-Long Dysfunction
Biden's nominees to the Merit Systems Protection Board are now heading to the full Senate for a vote.
A Debt Default Could Mean Furloughs or IOUs for Federal Employees
There is a lot of uncertainty surrounding what would happen to agency operations and employees' compensation if the Treasury is unable to pay all of its bills.
Postal Service Launches Banking Pilot With Hopes to Expand in Early 2022
USPS is taking a limited approach in just four cities to start but is already engaged in expansion plans.
Transportation Dept. Furloughs Thousands of Workers After Highway Funds Expire
Some Transportation components can no longer carry out "core functions."
Biden Signs Shutdown-Averting Stopgap Spending Bill
Lawmakers have punted the shutdown threat for nine weeks, but a potential debt default looms.
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