Management

USPS At Risk of Falling Short on Space and Staffing to Support Holiday Season, IG Warns

Postal Service says it's in much better shape than last year, when it was overwhelmed and beset by delays.

Workforce

At Least One Agency To Begin Suspending Some Unvaccinated Feds Before Christmas

Internal Justice Department emails show tight timeline for suspensions and firings for those out of compliance with the president's order.

Workforce

On Deadline Day, 90% of U.S. Government Personnel Are Vaccinated Against COVID-19

Another 5% are seeking exemptions and about 175,000 employees are now facing disciplinary action.

Workforce

Nine in 10 NASA Employees Are Vaccinated, But More Than 1,100 Are Seeking Exemptions

Unvaccinated employees say they're at their "dream jobs," but feel strongly enough to "upend" their lives.

Management

Biden Looks to Shake Up Postal Service Leadership With New Nominees

If confirmed, new nominees would give White House-backed members a majority on the postal governing board.

Workforce

Despite Calls for Delay, White House Says Feds' Vaccination Deadline Isn't Changing

Federal workers have until Monday to prove they are vaccinated against COVID-19 or seek an exemption.

Workforce

Concerns Raised With TSA Staffing and Vaccine Mandate Ahead of Holiday Travel

Agency expresses confidence in its workforce but other officials warn disruptions are likely.

Management

Congressional Leaders Concede Another Stopgap Spending Bill 'Likely' as Negotiations Remain at Standstill

White House warns of drastic impacts to agencies from long-term autopilot funding.

Management

Lawmakers Look to Boost VA Research by Poaching From Other Agencies, Governments

VA would be better positioned to lead on issues like traumatic brain injury and PTSD, committee leaders say.

Management

Biden's Slimmed Down Social Spending Package Still Includes Mass Investment in IRS Staffing

Funding to electrify the federal vehicle fleet appears to have been dropped from the package.

Workforce

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.

Management

Postal Service Vows to Win Over Republicans Angry About Banking Pilot

Republican committee leaders say Louis DeJoy withheld information to keep the initiative secret.

Oversight

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.

Management

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.

Management

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.