Management
State Department Opens Up Refugee Sponsorship to Individual Americans
The Biden administration, having bemoaned its internal shortfalls, leans on others outside government to meet the president's lofty admission goals.
Workforce
Court Affirms That Federal Employee Appeals Agency's Judges Are Constitutionally Appointed
A ruling for the appellant could have upended enforcement of civil service protections for federal workers.
Workforce
The IRS Is Getting Some Help as It Prepares for a Hiring Spree
Some of the tax agency's major challenges will be tackled by the private sector.
Management
DHS' New Limited Policy on Vehicle Chases Brings Hope for Ending Unnecessary Deaths
Nearly 100 individuals have died in car chases with federal border personnel over the last dozen years.
Management
Treasury Implements 'Extraordinary Measures' With Debt Default Looming as Soon as June
Furloughs for federal workers are on the horizon as Republicans vow to demand concessions to raise debt ceiling.
Management
Mail and Package Volume Dipped During the 2022 Holiday Season, but USPS Delivered More Quickly
The Postal Service also sped up ballot delivery during the 2022 midterms.
Pay & Benefits
Board Again Significantly Scales Back Marquee Federal Employee Firing Law
Tens of thousands of workers will no longer be eligible for expedited removal.
Workforce
Clawing Back IRS Funding Is Just the Beginning for Agency Spending Reductions, House Republicans Say
The House on Monday voted to unwind an unprecedented spending surge at IRS and Republicans promised more such efforts are on the way.
Management
McCarthy's Deal to Secure the House Speakership Puts Agencies at Risk of Severe Budget Cuts
Republicans will demand non-defense spending cuts of up to 25%, putting Congress on a collision course with a shutdown.
Oversight
VA Is Much Slower at Setting Appointments When Sending Vets to the Private Sector for Care
The department is failing to meet its less ambitious goals for health care appointments outside its own system.
Management
Biden Announces More Resources for the Border as He Aims to Further Restrict Illegal Crossings
The administration will also expand humanitarian programs, though staffing shortfalls could hurt implementation.
Management
The Postal Service Can Continue to Deliver Abortion Pills Anywhere in America, DoJ Says
The Biden administration confirms USPS can continue its existing practice without fear of retribution for employees.
Pay & Benefits
House Republicans Are Looking to Cut Agencies or Specific Feds' Pay by Reviving the 'Holman Rule'
The new Congress already has its eyes set on slashing funding at some agencies, and eliminating others altogether.
Oversight
The Senate's Key Federal Oversight Committee is Set for a Major Dynamic Change in the New Congress
Republicans will have a new leader and some lawmakers are pledging a new direction for the panel.
Management
USPS Prepares for a ‘Year of Implementation,’ and the Shaping of Louis DeJoy’s Legacy
The Postal Service chief gives himself an “A,” but doesn’t want you to evaluate him.
Management
House Approves Omnibus Spending Bill, Funding Agencies Through September
After significant delay and compromise, Congress has finally set spending levels across government for fiscal 2023.
Management
Senate Reaches Breakthrough and Passes $1.7T Omnibus Funding Bill
Measure now heads to the House ahead of Friday's shutdown deadline.
Management
Funding Bill Hits a Snag in the Senate as Holiday Shutdown Looms
Senators cannot agree on which amendments to vote on as part of the fiscal 2023 omnibus.
Management
Here Are the Major Takeaways From the $1.7 Trillion Omnibus Spending Bill
See which agencies are getting the biggest funding increases, hiring orders and new policy initiatives in fiscal 2023.
Management