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Fighting fraud had broad support in the House. How to do it did not. A new Treasury watchdog cleared the chamber over objections tied to privacy and inspector general independence. Sean Michael Newhouse @seanthenewsboy has the story: buff.ly/WrYvJxq
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ICYMI: A year after the probationary firings, many former federal employees say they're still looking for work, still feeling the fallout and still wondering why they were let go in the first place. Sean Michael Newhouse @seanthenewsboy reports: buff.ly/j6Cqs4i
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Federal employees could see a major change in how paid leave works. A new bipartisan proposal would broaden it beyond parental leave to cover more health and caregiving needs, giving workers more flexibility when life happens. Erich Wagner reports: buff.ly/n4px3cZ
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As debates over the federal workforce continue, new surveys suggest Americans still value a professional, nonpartisan civil service and view govt employees more favorably than they did a year ago. Sean Michael Newhouse @seanthenewsboy breaks it down here: buff.ly/QE7Mhzh
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For feds under FERS, Social Security isn't just another benefit, it's a key piece of your retirement plan. @TammyFlanagan4 breaks down what the latest trustees report means, why 2032 matters and the choices Congress may face next. buff.ly/FhV7t9T #retirementplanning #SSA
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Retirement is more than picking a date. Join fed retirement expert Tammy Flanagan on Thurs., June 18 at 2 p.m. ET for a practical discussion on avoiding delays, navigating the process and making sure you're financially prepared. Register now: buff.ly/fOZwlHM
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A House hearing on Social Security turned into a debate over wait times, staffing and whether the agency's service improvements are as clear-cut as officials say. Erich Wagner reports: buff.ly/rpqa6YJ #SSA
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A year after NIH employees warned of political interference, dozens say the situation has only worsened. Their new declaration argues that what began as disruption has become embedded across the agency. Reporting by Sean Michael Newhouse @seanthenewsboy buff.ly/bSpoA3w
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After spending a year shrinking the workforce, #OPM is turning to a #recruiting strategy that looks surprisingly familiar, from campus outreach to tech talent programs and shared #hiring pools. Sean Michael Newhouse @seanthenewsboy reports: buff.ly/CDQYtJD
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A House Democrat is pressing #OPM to explain how its proposed non-disclosure policy would work in practice and whether federal employees could be discouraged from speaking up about waste, fraud and abuse. Erich Wagner reports: buff.ly/yJU51RI #NDA
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AFGE is pressing House lawmakers to again block the Pentagon from implementing President Trump’s order ending collective bargaining rights for many DOD employees after a similar effort cleared the House last year but stalled in the Senate. By Erich Wagner buff.ly/zpLfgxS
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Federal retirement claims are piling up again, and the data is starting to show it in processing times and workload strain. If you are planning your exit, the timing and paperwork matter more than ever, especially as OPM works through record volume. buff.ly/r49eu9x
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A second lawsuit alleges DOJ is illegally denying #telework accommodations for employees with #disabilities, with workers saying the policy is forcing them onto leave and worsening serious health conditions. By Sean Michael Newhouse @seanthenewsboy buff.ly/WS5M7eJ
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Got a question for federal #retirement expert @TammyFlanagan4? Send to us at newstips@govexec.com with the subjectline "Ask Tammy Flanagan" and she might answer it during our live webinar on Thursday, June 18. Register now: buff.ly/fOZwlHM
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After questions from Sen. Tammy Duckworth, the IG community has formally designated a lead watchdog for oversight of the war in Iran, setting up a framework for tracking spending, operations and accountability in the months ahead. By @seanthenewsboy: buff.ly/6OVj2wd
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Thousands of feds could lose long-standing civil service protections within days as agencies race to meet the administration’s reclassification deadline. Unions and watchdog groups are already gearing up for the legal fight ahead. Erich Wagner explains: buff.ly/MUf4ZEf
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USPS got a temporary financial reprieve, but lawmakers and regulators say the bigger question remains unanswered: what level of service does Congress actually want the Postal Service to provide, and how should it be paid for? @seanthenewsboy reports: buff.ly/kJn8bvc
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Retirement is more than picking a date. Join fed retirement expert Tammy Flanagan on Thurs., June 18 at 2 p.m. ET for a practical discussion on avoiding delays, navigating the process and making sure you're financially prepared. Register now: buff.ly/fOZwlHM
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After years of debate, Schedule F is here. Roughly 8,000 senior career federal employees are losing civil service protections and becoming effectively at-will employees. Sr. Correspondent Erich Wagner explains it all: buff.ly/fh4y7aM
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A lawsuit against the Department of Justice alleges employees with disabilities were penalized after requesting telework as a reasonable accommodation under return-to-office enforcement. By Sean Michael Newhouse @seanthenewsboy buff.ly/VtVhaVC#DOJ
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