Management
Supreme Court Sides With Trump on Census, Allowing for Immediate End to Count
Enumeration was under lower court order to keep count going through Oct. 31.
Workforce
USAJOBS to Tell Applicants More About Their Competition, Help Identify Relevant Openings
The federal jobs posting site has undergone significant improvements in recent years.
Management
Lawmaker Urges State to Ease Voting for Feds Overseas
The pandemic may disrupt normal procedures for federal employees voting from abroad, committee chairman warns.
Workforce
Trump Administration Has Cut the Number of Federal Personnel Deployed in COVID-19 Fight by 60%
Administration officials say they have demobilized feds as missions are completed.
Management
FDA Is Leaving Lab Employees At Risk of COVID-19 Exposure
An office created in 2016 to ensure safety at labs has never been given the authorities necessary to do its job, GAO says.
Management
Appeals Court Rejects Trump Administration's Renewed Efforts to End Census Early
Judges say the administration's argument was "barebones," but Supreme Court fight still possible.
Management
USPS, CBP Not Implementing Law to Stop Flow of Opioids Into the Country
The Postal Service is not receiving the data that makes it easier to detect illicit goods coming from overseas.
Management
Biden Promises Cash Infusion, End of Prefunding Mandate for USPS
Former vice president says he would never privatize the Postal Service.
Oversight
Watchdogs Tackling Tens of Thousands of Fraud Allegations as Feds Disburse COVID Relief Funds: 'It's All Hands on Deck'
They warn, however, that SBA’s lack of cooperation is "an extreme situation."
Workforce
'Nobody Knows What's Going On': Census Workers Decry Chaos as Trump Administration Challenges Court Order
Census enumerators say they have received inconsistent messages and workloads in recent days despite court order to keep count going.
Management
Trump Signs Shutdown-Averting Stopgap Spending Bill
Measure will keep agencies funded through Dec. 11.
Management
Interior Employees Raise Concerns After Department Celebrates 'European Heritage Month'
A publication created a small stir after employees likened it to promoting white pride.
Pay & Benefits
Federal Judge Reaffirms USPS Must Approve Overtime in Run Up to Election
Postal Service has faced five consecutive losses in lawsuits challenging Louis DeJoy's reforms.
Workforce
White House Threatens Discipline for Employees Engaging in ‘Divisive’ Training, Calls for Political Watchdogs
OMB issues new guidance to implement Trump's directives on diversity and inclusion training at federal agencies.
Pay & Benefits
USPS Refuses to Comply With Judge's Order to Allow All Overtime Before Election
The Postal Service has agreed to other measures to ensure timely delivery of ballots and other mail.
Management
Court Orders Census to Continue Counting People Past Trump Administration's Sept. 30 Deadline
The bureau will have through Oct. 31 to finish its enumeration under the injunction, though an appeal is expected.
Management
Following Court Order, USPS Instructs Employees to Restore Extra Mail Trips and Some Processing Machines
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy had resisted such changes before a federal judge issued nationwide injunction.
Management
Trump's DHS Secretary Nominee Defends Record as Senate Looks to End 17-Month Vacancy
Chad Wolf appears headed for confirmation along a party-line vote.
Management
House Passes Stopgap Spending Bill Seeking to Avoid Shutdown Through Dec. 11
After last-minute negotiations, bill receives bipartisan support.
Management