Funding deal could spare agencies another shutdown fight
The short-term spending agreement would keep the government funded through December while pausing a proposed overhaul of federal grant decisions.
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admin OPM breach victims could get identity protection for life
The federal government’s coverage for 22.1 million people hoovered up in the China-linked breaches is scheduled to end Sept. 30.
IRS could be required to publicly report wait times and backlogs
A bipartisan Senate bill would create new transparency around the agency's customer service performance and expand callback options for taxpayers.
Education reorganization faces bipartisan pushback, as lawmakers push to disclose price tag
A department spokesperson said it was “downright malpractice” for lawmakers to reject reorganization efforts before giving them a chance to…
CDC nominee clears key Senate hurdle despite vaccine scrutiny
Dr. Erica Schwartz's nomination now heads to the full Senate after lawmakers pressed her on how she would handle political…
DOJ nominee faces confirmation hurdle over agency commitments
Todd Blanche’s confirmation faces a potential delay as senators seek written guarantees limiting Trump’s anti-weaponization fund and the scope of…
How TSA passenger screening became an immigration enforcement tool
Newly released records reveal a formal agreement between TSA and ICE that expands how passenger data can be used, raising…
DOJ nominee faces confirmation hurdle over agency commitments
Todd Blanche’s confirmation faces a potential delay as senators seek written guarantees limiting Trump’s anti-weaponization fund and the scope of…
Senate confirms Clayton as Trump’s next intelligence director
The former SEC chairman will replace acting intelligence chief Bill Pulte, whose brief tenure oversaw repeated personnel cuts to the…
Pulte announces 30% ODNI staff reduction hours before Clayton vote
The acting intelligence chief said a fifth and “near final” round of terminations was underway Tuesday but did not disclose…