Management
EPA's Scott Pruitt Resigns Amid Mounting Scandals
The administrator has faced ethical probes for months.
Pay & Benefits
Lawmaker Looks to Ban Unions at IRS
Congressman says measure would serve as check against partisanship at the agency.
Management
USPS Faces Difficult Choices on How to Spend Its Limited Resources
The Postal Service plans huge increase in capital investments over the next decade, if it can afford them.
Management
Lawmakers Cast Doubt on Claims of Smooth Interagency Handling of Family Separations at the Border
Trump administration has not offered details into how agencies will meet new court-mandated timeline for reunification.
Management
Senators Look to Give Trump Authority to Reform and Reorganize Government
Even if reorganization authority is provided, Congress would still have final say on changes.
Pay & Benefits
Applications to Border Patrol Spiked in Trump's First Year in Office
The agency is still failing to keep pace with attrition.
Management
VA Nominee Promises to Protect Against Privatization, Boost Pay for Some Employees
Robert Wilkie faces little resistance at Senate confirmation hearing.
Management
White House Defends Government Reorganization Proposals Amid Congressional Criticism
OMB official faces "tough crowd" at hearing as lawmakers push back on an array of recommendations.
Management
Trump's Postal Privatization Plan Met With Bipartisan Rebuke in Congress
Lawmakers call the White House's proposal "laughable" and "careless."
Management
Immigration Judges Are 'Shocked and Disappointed' by Trump’s Disparagements
The president is misinformed or mistaken, union leader says.
Management
8 Key Proposals for Feds in Trump's Reorganization Plan
From privatizing agencies to relocating employees, civil servants have a lot to watch.
Management
Proposed OPM Reorganization Draws Widespread Criticism
Dismantling most of the federal government’s HR agency "makes absolutely no sense whatsoever," says a former architect of the plan.
Management
Senate Intervenes on Behalf of IG After VA Questions the Watchdog's Authority
Senate votes 96-0 in favor of inspector general after VA's acting secretary told IG to pipe down.
Management
White House's Plan for the Postal Service: Fix It, Then Privatize It
A private postal system would lead to better innovation and services, administration says.
Pay & Benefits
Trump’s Reorganization of Feds: Relocations and Reskilling, But Not Job Cuts
Plan was "not an attempt to cut jobs," White House says, adding it's more focused on additions.
Management
Trump Wants All Government Agencies to Help House Detained Immigrant Families
The president made the appeal in his executive order to end the separation of families at the border.
Management
Senate Rejects Bill to Rescind $15 Billion From Federal Agencies
White House pledges to continue to fight for spending cuts.
Management
Employee Advocates Implore Federal Watchdog to Protect Labor-Management Officials
Trump's workforce executive orders could lead to retaliation against those who engage in good faith talks, groups say.
Oversight
Lawmakers Call for an Investigation Into Discipline at VA
Senators say VA is out of compliance with a 2017 law and enforcing it unfairly.
Pay & Benefits