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FEMA Administrator Brock Long Resigns
His departure comes as the agency faces increased scrutiny for its response during previous disasters.
Trump on a Feb. 15 Shutdown: 'We've Set the Stage for What Is Going to Happen'
Negotiations over border security funding appear to have hit some snags.
Days Into the Shutdown, the Costs Are Mounting
The mortgage payments, school tuition and utility bills will keep coming, even if paychecks are disrupted.
No, U.S. Troops Are Not Getting a 10% Pay Raise
President Trump announced the surprise windfall during a surprise visit to troops in Iraq. But it’s not true.
Get Ready for a Shutdown ‘For a Very Long Time’ Trump Warns
The president unleashed a torrent of tweets Friday to demand a wall on the U.S.-Mexican border.
Pentagon's First Departmentwide Audit Is a Major Milestone
For an entity that traces its roots to 1789 and whose books have long been impenetrable to armies of auditors, even a failing grade is cause for positive recognition.
Trump: ‘This Would be a Very Good Time to do a Shutdown’
It’s impossible to predict how the president and Congress will reconcile their budget differences in the coming days.
Why Trump's Pay Freeze Move Shouldn't Have Surprised Anyone
It sparked outrage, but it wasn't unexpected.
‘Our Public Servants Deserve Better’
Sen. Mark Warner said the Trump administration’s attacks on federal workers are undermining the nation, pleading directly with the president to “leave our federal employees alone.”
No, You Shouldn't Roast Marshmallows Over a Volcano Vent
The social media team at the U.S. Geological Survey has answers to your volcanology questions.
Big Changes Ahead for VA After Flurry of Action on Capitol Hill
The VA Mission Act will overhaul the department and create new opportunities for vets to receive private health care.
Trump’s Pick to Lead VA Is a Surprise to Many, Including the Nominee
Robert Wilkie has been serving in the job in an acting capacity since March.
VA’s Interim Leadership Faces Legitimacy Questions
Whether former Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin was fired or quit has big implications for the Trump administration—and for veterans.
Forest Service Chief Abruptly Resigns Over Misconduct Allegations
Reports of widespread harassment and retaliation at the agency preceded Tony Tooke’s departure.
New Details on Trump's Performance Pay Plan
A senior executive at the Office of Personnel Management says the fund will not simply be used to dole out bonuses to high performers.
White House Will Revise Its 2019 Funding Request In Response to Budget Deal
Matching Trump's priorities with those of Congress will be tricky.
After Last-Minute Drama, Congress Passes a Government Funding Bill
After a short “technical” shutdown, Congress early Friday passed a measure that would raise spending levels by $300 billion over the next two years.
Shutdown Will Continue Monday, Triggering Furloughs for Hundreds of Thousands of Feds
Without a budget deal, many government employees and contractors will report to work Monday only to close down operations.
Thousands of Federal Workers in Limbo as Shutdown Drags On
Without a budget deal, many government employees and contractors will report to work Monday only to close down operations.
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