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AI-powered efficiencies target improper government payments

By using advanced AI solutions to streamline public services, agencies can see faster resolutions and significant cost savings.

Exclusive Management

USDA transfers $13B into ‘slush fund’ for future tariff relief

The move has left the department incapable of delivering some mandatory farmer aid programs, and is raising concerns in Congress.

Oversight

Bisignano draws scrutiny as his former company falters

Just months after the Social Security commissioner and Internal Revenue Service CEO divested nearly $600 million in Fiserv investments, the business’ stock value tanked more than 40% on the news that Bisignano had issued overly rosy earnings guidance.

Defense

Memo lays out path to removing even more defense civilians from their jobs

The Defense Department, which has met its 8% overall reduction goal, is now going after “low performers.”

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Tech

Upcoming White House cyber strategy to seek more involvement with private sector

The Trump 2.0 cyber strategy is in development, National Cyber Director Sean Cairncross said, though he did not elaborate on when it would be released.

Workforce

‘It’s more important than ever’: Federal employee awards program endures in time of civil service job cuts

Two winners of the Arthur S. Flemming award who spoke to "Government Executive" emphasized the importance of agency internships as well as their own work expanding and protecting access to clean water in the U.S.

Pay & Benefits

What federal employees need to know about Medicare enrollment

An updated guide to timing, parts, costs and coordination so you don’t get stuck with penalties or surprises at 65.

Management

Senate committee backs $1.4B FBI HQ move over Democratic protests

The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee approved the plan to move the Bureau to the Ronald Reagan Building in a party-line vote, with several legislative hurdles remaining.

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Workforce

Shutdown double whammy: SNAP food benefits ending and federal workers go unpaid

The ongoing government shutdown, combined with the end of SNAP funding, has put pressure on local are food banks as federal employees go without paychecks.

Workforce

Shutdown furloughs will permanently cost the economy at least $7 billion, CBO says

Unlike most of the shutdown's economic impacts, the lost productivity from feds not working cannot be reversed.

Pay & Benefits

When 500 companies don't equal diversification: A TSP reality check

Investing your TSP funds in the top 500 U.S. companies may seem safe and straightforward, but that depends on how those investments are weighted.

Tech

CyberCorps talent pipeline buckles under Trump hiring freezes

The cornerstone program for training and placing student talent into government cybersecurity positions has been hobbled by recent federal employment logjams, jeopardizing workforce pipelines and leaving many recruits burdened by debt.

Workforce

Federal employee groups want to reopen government. They disagree on how

While the nation’s largest federal employee union called for Congress to enact House Republicans’ short-term funding deal, another association for federal workers and retirees warned it isn’t as “clean” as proponents say.

Defense

Senators challenge Hegseth’s bottleneck on communications with Congress

The Senate Armed Services chairman said new limits in a recent memo “may need to be clarified.”

Management

White House pushes agencies to deregulate faster

While President Donald Trump is pursuing a deregulatory agenda, the shutdown is likely hampering progress.

Breaking News Workforce

Shutdown layoffs indefinitely blocked following new court injunction

Trump administration attorney says guarantee of back pay justifies issuing widespread reductions in force, but judge finds the layoffs unlawful.

Workforce

Republicans float paying some feds as Dems maintain shutdown approach

A union calling for the shutdown's immediate end is not deterring Democrats, though they continue negotiating a bipartisan measure to pay all workers immediately.

Pay & Benefits

Pay for Trump and Congress continues in shutdown, unless they ask it be held

Some congressional members of both parties have asked that their paychecks be withheld until the current government shutdown can be resolved.

Workforce

Lawmakers decry shutdown layoffs and the Trump administration’s lack of communication about them

The House Democrats pressed for the reversals of recent reductions in force at the Education and Health and Human Services departments.

Workforce

Nation’s largest federal employee union calls for 'clean CR' with backpay guarantee to reopen government

Labor leaders said Monday that a House-passed proposal to fund the government through mid-November with additional language guaranteeing furloughed workers’ backpay is “the best we’re going to get.”