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Legal experts agree recent messages by the Trump administration about the shutdown at least pose ethical concerns about government impartiality. buff.ly/3zIY74o
October 3, 2025 at 7:09 PM
With Washington facing a government shutdown, this is more than a typical budget standoff.

Here’s how this shutdown is different ⬇️ buff.ly/wyWAdPk
September 30, 2025 at 12:07 PM
One week after the Supreme Court’s July 8 decision, agencies are moving forward with RIFs. From the VA to the State Department, here’s a look at the latest workforce cuts.

See our full RIF Watch: buff.ly/6uMDldF
July 18, 2025 at 12:07 PM
The union representing workers at the EPA called on Administrator Lee Zeldin to reinstate the nearly 140 employees who were put on leave last week in retaliation for signing a letter critical of the agency’s new direction under the Trump administration. buff.ly/GTUNTPc
July 11, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Trump’s FY26 budget proposal reveals a sharp shift in federal priorities: major increases for Homeland Security, while cuts hit Health, Education, and Foreign Affairs.
July 9, 2025 at 12:07 PM
The U.S. Office of Special Counsel mostly substantiated the allegations of USDA whistleblowers who called attention to poor working conditions at the dilapidated Beltsville Agricultural Research Center in Maryland and recommended they be offered bonuses. buff.ly/QyuOMIv
June 27, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Not sure how Medicare Part B fits with your FEHB plan in retirement? Here’s what federal retirees need to know—including how to avoid costly mistakes: buff.ly/IVlCezb
June 26, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Government Executive took home two Neal Awards for reporting that’s shaping the conversation in Washington.

🏆 Best 2024 Election Coverage: “Breaking the Bureaucracy”
🏆 Best Gov & Regulatory Reporting: “Redefining the Civil Service”
May 19, 2025 at 7:46 PM
One judge called Government Executive’s election coverage “some of the best I’ve read anywhere.”

We're thrilled to be recognized with two Neal Awards!
🏆 Best 2024 Election Coverage: "Breaking the Bureaucracy"
🏆 Best Government & Regulatory Reporting: "Redefining the Civil Service"
May 19, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Agencies across the federal government continue to downsize. See where the biggest cuts have happened so far, and stay updated with the full tracker here: buff.ly/Gi2eLZB
May 9, 2025 at 5:05 PM
In his first 100 days back in office, President Trump brought sweeping changes to the federal workforce and drew sharp criticism amid record-low approval ratings.
May 5, 2025 at 7:46 PM
An SBA employee was fired, rehired, and then fired again—only to be reinstated after a week. What’s going on behind the scenes? https://buff.ly/4hJbOT3
February 20, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Trump’s return to office is almost here. What should federal agencies, employees, and contractors expect? Track the changes to come, here: https://buff.ly/4g2zikv
January 16, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Sen. Mike Rounds proposes a bill to eliminate the Department of Education, redistributing its functions across other agencies. Find out what that would look like: https://buff.ly/3ZiZbXS
November 25, 2024 at 8:46 PM
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November 18, 2024 at 1:07 PM
A 79-day hiring freeze in 2017 left lasting effects on federal agencies. Will a new Trump administration repeat history or apply lessons learned? https://buff.ly/40MuJXp
November 14, 2024 at 7:38 PM