admin Federal employees’ health insurance premiums to rise by double digits for third straight year
Some insurance carriers have undergone wide swings in cost, as at least one plan’s premiums will more than double next…
Housing finance agency chief moves to slash watchdog’s budget, leading Democrats to demand his resignation
The Federal Housing Finance Agency inspector general said that budget cuts would force the office to reduce its staffing by…
GSA memo to set AI-specific acquisition rules
The language includes changes some industry groups have requested through a public comment period and will go into effect Oct.…
Tax chief pushes ‘AI-first IRS’ to get more out of agency’s workforce
The IRS made more than 4,000 hires this year, but its headcount remains mostly unchanged after cutting more than a…
White House launches AI-powered ‘America.gov’ digital front door
The president signed an executive order at the event requiring agencies to integrate many of their services with the new…
EPA union sues management over contract termination
AFGE accused EPA leadership of implementing President Trump’s executive order stripping many federal employees of their collective bargaining rights partly…
Pentagon update on National Defense Strategy cites progress, omits key threats
The report to Congress notes accomplishments but masks depleted arsenals, strategic distractions, and a quiet retreat from European defense.
Retiring in 2027? Picking the right date could pay off
The date you leave federal service can affect when your annuity begins and how much you receive for unused annual…
TSP funds were back in the negative in September
The performance of portfolios in the federal government’s 401(k)-style retirement savings program largely mirrored market-wide declines.
State Department appeals board, now with limited authority, gains new members
The Trump administration recently limited the board’s authority to challenge employee removals and other adverse personnel actions, asserting that the…