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OPM faces historic #retirement delays as deferred resignees begin offboarding. Sr. Correspondent Erich Wagner explains it all here:
OPM’s retirement backlog skyrockets as deferred resignees begin offboarding
The federal government’s dedicated HR agency is sitting on the most pending retirement applications since the COVID-19 pandemic.
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November 12, 2025 at 1:30 PM
OPM faces historic #retirement delays as deferred resignees begin offboarding. Sr. Correspondent Erich Wagner explains it all here:
Sr. Correspondent Eric Katz breaks down what federal agencies need to know in the funding agreement that could end the #shutdown: buff.ly/hYOLsi7
Major takeaways for federal agencies on the funding deal to reopen government
Congress appears poised to end the longest-ever shutdown later this week with a bill with major implications for several key agencies.
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November 10, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Sr. Correspondent Eric Katz breaks down what federal agencies need to know in the funding agreement that could end the #shutdown: buff.ly/hYOLsi7
Judge: Education Dept. violated furloughed workers’ First Amendment rights by blaming Democrats for the shutdown in furloughed employees’ out-of-office messages. Sean Michael Newhouse breaks down the ruling here:
Education Department can’t use furloughed employees’ out-of-office emails to blame shutdown on Democrats, judge rules
The American Federation of Government Employees filed a lawsuit after Education staffers reported that their out-of-office messages had been modified.
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November 10, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Judge: Education Dept. violated furloughed workers’ First Amendment rights by blaming Democrats for the shutdown in furloughed employees’ out-of-office messages. Sean Michael Newhouse breaks down the ruling here:
Our 2026 FEHB Open Season checklist breaks down what to review and how to save on healthcare next year. You can find it here: buff.ly/4OmVS8C #openseason
Use this checklist to make the most of 2026 FEHB Open Season
From rising premiums to fewer plan choices, this guide walks you through reviewing benefits, checking provider networks and using tax-advantaged accounts to keep your healthcare costs in check next…
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November 10, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Our 2026 FEHB Open Season checklist breaks down what to review and how to save on healthcare next year. You can find it here: buff.ly/4OmVS8C #openseason
Federal workers could see backpay and layoffs paused as Senate #shutdown deal moves forward. Sr. Correspondent Eric Katz has the details: buff.ly/smGq5ik
Senate moves shutdown-ending deal that would ensure backpay and unwind some federal layoffs
A bipartisan agreement to end the longest-ever government shutdown, would fund some agencies through fiscal 2026 and the rest through January, and guarantee backpay for furloughed workers.
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November 10, 2025 at 3:58 AM
Federal workers could see backpay and layoffs paused as Senate #shutdown deal moves forward. Sr. Correspondent Eric Katz has the details: buff.ly/smGq5ik
Trump’s administration continues reshaping federal oversight with the removal of another acting inspector general. Sean Michael Newhouse covers it here: buff.ly/pNbCxe5
Housing regulator watchdog ousted, another in Trump’s ongoing replacement of acting inspectors general
Trump has replaced at least five acting IGs and fired nearly 20 of the oversight officials.
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November 7, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Trump’s administration continues reshaping federal oversight with the removal of another acting inspector general. Sean Michael Newhouse covers it here: buff.ly/pNbCxe5
Investors lost billions after Fiserv revised earnings projections, and now senators are asking whether SSA chief Bisignano's role at the company influenced federal contracts. Erich Wagner reports on probe here:
SSA chief Bisignano faces probe from Wyden and Warren over Fiserv stock and federal contract concerns
The Social Security commissioner has come under fire in recent days as shares in his former company depreciated shortly after his tax-advantaged divestiture from the financial technology firm.
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November 7, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Investors lost billions after Fiserv revised earnings projections, and now senators are asking whether SSA chief Bisignano's role at the company influenced federal contracts. Erich Wagner reports on probe here:
Federal unions are suing over a new job application loyalty question they say screens out candidates based on politics, raising fresh alarms about partisanship in federal hiring. Sr. Correspondent Erich Wagner has details: buff.ly/fsW47Xi
Unions sue over ‘loyalty question’ for federal jobseekers
Earlier this year, the Office of Personnel Management added a series of essay questions to the federal hiring process, including one that asked jobseekers about their favorite Trump executive order…
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November 7, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Federal unions are suing over a new job application loyalty question they say screens out candidates based on politics, raising fresh alarms about partisanship in federal hiring. Sr. Correspondent Erich Wagner has details: buff.ly/fsW47Xi
Lawmakers are looking at ways to shield federal employees from layoffs as negotiations continue to reopen government. Sr. Correspondent Eric Katz explains what's happening here: buff.ly/VYJ6Yr3
There is bipartisan interest in federal worker layoff protections in any deal to reopen government
Republicans have floated reversing RIFs and Democrats are noting promising progress in negotiations.
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November 6, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Lawmakers are looking at ways to shield federal employees from layoffs as negotiations continue to reopen government. Sr. Correspondent Eric Katz explains what's happening here: buff.ly/VYJ6Yr3
The latest federal employee union lawsuit filed challenging President Trump’s executive orders aimed at stripping collective bargaining rights focuses on the actions of VA Secretary Doug Collins in implementing—and selectively enforcing—the edicts. buff.ly/wJeiZpQ
November 5, 2025 at 11:26 PM
The latest federal employee union lawsuit filed challenging President Trump’s executive orders aimed at stripping collective bargaining rights focuses on the actions of VA Secretary Doug Collins in implementing—and selectively enforcing—the edicts. buff.ly/wJeiZpQ
The Federal Aviation Administration is reducing flights in 40 “high-traffic” markets by 10% due to staffing shortfalls resulting from the government shutdown, officials announced on Wednesday, as employees are increasingly calling out instead of working without pay. buff.ly/NtrhIdo
FAA plans to cut 10% of flights in major markets due to shutdown-related staffing issues
Air traffic controllers are increasingly not showing up to work while their paychecks are withheld.
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November 5, 2025 at 10:36 PM
The Federal Aviation Administration is reducing flights in 40 “high-traffic” markets by 10% due to staffing shortfalls resulting from the government shutdown, officials announced on Wednesday, as employees are increasingly calling out instead of working without pay. buff.ly/NtrhIdo
Former officials, including some pushed out by President Donald Trump, shared stories from their federal service at a National Academy of Public Administration event. buff.ly/3EKp6DE
November 5, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Former officials, including some pushed out by President Donald Trump, shared stories from their federal service at a National Academy of Public Administration event. buff.ly/3EKp6DE
"It's important to say we're still talking and hopefully progress will be made.” -- Sen. Gary Peters says about incremental progress in #shutdown talks. Sr. Correspondent Eric Katz breaks it down here: buff.ly/DvIlYvI
‘We’re closer to the end': Lawmakers signal some progress in bipartisan talks to end shutdown
Funding lapse set to reach record levels but senators in both parties voice mild hope of progress.
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November 4, 2025 at 10:21 PM
"It's important to say we're still talking and hopefully progress will be made.” -- Sen. Gary Peters says about incremental progress in #shutdown talks. Sr. Correspondent Eric Katz breaks it down here: buff.ly/DvIlYvI
With many FEHB plans seeing double-digit increases and changes in out-of-pocket costs, federal workers need to take a closer look at what’s changing in 2026. We have some details here:
FEHB costs are climbing in 2026. Here’s what that means for feds
From higher premiums to new IVF coverage, many plans are shifting next year. Here’s how to find out what’s different in your plan and what it will cost you.
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November 4, 2025 at 8:46 PM
With many FEHB plans seeing double-digit increases and changes in out-of-pocket costs, federal workers need to take a closer look at what’s changing in 2026. We have some details here:
Accused of politicizing student loan forgiveness, Trump administration faces a new lawsuit. Sean Michael Newhouse reports on it here:
Alleged politicization of public service student loan forgiveness sparks lawsuit against Trump administration
The Education Department published a rule that could block federal student loan borrowers who work for entities that provide assistance to migrants or trans youth from the Public Service Loan…
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November 4, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Accused of politicizing student loan forgiveness, Trump administration faces a new lawsuit. Sean Michael Newhouse reports on it here:
Government #shutdown strains airports as TSA, air traffic controllers call out. Read more from Sr. Correspondent Eric Katz: buff.ly/szo0tsT
Airports seeing spike in shutdown impacts as TSA screeners and air traffic controllers call out
Some airports are seeing three-hours lines while dozens have experienced shutdown-related delays.
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November 3, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Government #shutdown strains airports as TSA, air traffic controllers call out. Read more from Sr. Correspondent Eric Katz: buff.ly/szo0tsT
Every federal retirement fund finished in the black again this month, though gains slowed from September. Details:
Growth slowed in most TSP funds in October
Despite a slowing rate of return, last month still marked the third consecutive month in which all portfolios in the Thrift Savings Plan all increased in value.
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November 3, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Every federal retirement fund finished in the black again this month, though gains slowed from September. Details:
Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, cited costume store Spirit Halloween’s business model of temporarily taking over vacant retail space around the holiday as an ideal for slashing the number of federal buildings that agencies own. buff.ly/1i2OIzA
Senator argues that federal agencies should be more like Spirit Halloween, at least when it comes to real estate
While the Trump administration is prioritizing rightsizing the federal real estate portfolio, it has pared back several more aggressive efforts to offload property.
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October 31, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, cited costume store Spirit Halloween’s business model of temporarily taking over vacant retail space around the holiday as an ideal for slashing the number of federal buildings that agencies own. buff.ly/1i2OIzA
Federal employees are receiving renewed furlough notices, and this time, there’s no guarantee of back pay in them. Sr. Correspondent Eric Katz explains it all here: buff.ly/Ildewii #FederalEmployees #Furlough #BackPay #shutdown
Employees are receiving renewed furlough notices as shutdown enters second month, this time without back pay guarantees
The shutdown is heading into November, sparking new, altered furlough notices to 650,000 employees.
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October 31, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Federal employees are receiving renewed furlough notices, and this time, there’s no guarantee of back pay in them. Sr. Correspondent Eric Katz explains it all here: buff.ly/Ildewii #FederalEmployees #Furlough #BackPay #shutdown
EXCLUSIVE: The USDA moved $13 billion from an account designed to support farmers into another designed to provide emergency relief from President Trump’s tariffs, but the funding is now largely sitting in limbo without any immediate function. buff.ly/df2gm1b
USDA transfers $13B into ‘slush fund’ for future tariff relief
The move has left the department incapable of delivering some mandatory farmer aid programs, and is raising concerns in Congress.
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October 30, 2025 at 9:53 PM
EXCLUSIVE: The USDA moved $13 billion from an account designed to support farmers into another designed to provide emergency relief from President Trump’s tariffs, but the funding is now largely sitting in limbo without any immediate function. buff.ly/df2gm1b
Social Security Commissioner Frank Bisignano came under renewed criticism this week for his work in the private sector, as the stock price of his former company Fiserv tanked upon the rescission of long-term growth projections that executives say were too optimistic. buff.ly/bzZwM9L
Bisignano draws scrutiny as his former company falters
Just months after the Social Security commissioner and Internal Revenue Service CEO divested nearly $600 million in Fiserv investments, the business’ stock value tanked more than 40% on the news that…
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October 30, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Social Security Commissioner Frank Bisignano came under renewed criticism this week for his work in the private sector, as the stock price of his former company Fiserv tanked upon the rescission of long-term growth projections that executives say were too optimistic. buff.ly/bzZwM9L
Two of this year's winners of the Arthur S. Flemming award emphasized the importance of agency internship opportunities as well as their own public service work in a time of workforce cuts.
October 30, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Two of this year's winners of the Arthur S. Flemming award emphasized the importance of agency internship opportunities as well as their own public service work in a time of workforce cuts.
Turning 65 soon? Here’s what federal employees and retirees need to know about Medicare enrollment, including timing, penalties, costs, and how it fits with FEHB and PSHB. #Medicare
What federal employees need to know about Medicare enrollment
An updated guide to timing, parts, costs and coordination so you don’t get stuck with penalties or surprises at 65.
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October 30, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Turning 65 soon? Here’s what federal employees and retirees need to know about Medicare enrollment, including timing, penalties, costs, and how it fits with FEHB and PSHB. #Medicare
A Senate panel advanced a $1.4B plan to move the FBI headquarters into the Ronald Reagan Building, despite Democratic objections over security and cost concerns. Sean Michael Newhouse has details here:
Senate committee backs $1.4B FBI HQ move over Democratic protests
The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee approved the plan to move the Bureau to the Ronald Reagan Building in a party-line vote, with several legislative hurdles remaining.
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October 30, 2025 at 12:07 PM
A Senate panel advanced a $1.4B plan to move the FBI headquarters into the Ronald Reagan Building, despite Democratic objections over security and cost concerns. Sean Michael Newhouse has details here:
Unlike most of the shutdown's economic impacts, the lost productivity from feds not working cannot be reversed. buff.ly/sjJFOS4
Shutdown furloughs will permanently cost the economy at least $7 billion, CBO says
Unlike most of the shutdown's economic impacts, the lost productivity from feds not working cannot be reversed.
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October 29, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Unlike most of the shutdown's economic impacts, the lost productivity from feds not working cannot be reversed. buff.ly/sjJFOS4