Legal experts agree recent messages by the Trump administration about the shutdown at least pose ethical concerns about government impartiality. buff.ly/3zIY74o

With Washington facing a government shutdown, this is more than a typical budget standoff.

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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

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

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.

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

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

Government Executive took home two Neal Awards for reporting that’s shaping the conversation in Washington.

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One judge called Government Executive’s election coverage “some of the best I’ve read anywhere.”

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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

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.

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

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

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

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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