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Management
USPS delays reforms and promises a smooth election-mail service
The Postal Service is vowing to deliver ballots promptly despite dips in service in many parts of the country.
Management
Congress averts a shutdown, setting up a lame duck fight in December
A stopgap funding bill is heading to Biden's desk as Congress staves off a pre-election shutdown.
Oversight
Senate report details widespread Secret Service failures in Trump assassination attempt
Lack of communication and leadership led to USSS errors, though the agency maintains no individual employees were to blame.
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Workforce
Air Marshals say they are reaching a ‘breaking point’ amid brain drain and ‘punishing’ schedules
The federal law enforcement personnel say they need a fresh start in a new agency.
Management
Bipartisan deal looks to punt shutdown threat into December
Congressional leaders vow to act quickly to pass stopgap, Secret Service funding, by Sept. 30 deadline.
News
Unpacking Kamala Harris' record on federal workforce issues
As vice president and a senator, Harris has fought discriminatory pay practices, helped create guidance for how the federal government uses artificial intelligence and championed public sector unions.
Management
Federal agencies are ramping up efforts to prepare for a presidential transition
The White House and agency councils are meeting to prepare for a potential transfer of power, though Trump has yet to name a transition director.
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‘Long been the case’ that we’re stretched too thin, Secret Service says
Agency says it is dealing with "long impacts" of staffing shortages as congressional leaders call for heads to roll.
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Workforce
State Dept. hopeful even a Trump administration would continue its hiring and reform efforts
Trump appointees clashed with the foreign service in his first term, but top official hopes to sell them on taking a new path if he is re-elected.
Management
Secret Service enhanced Trump’s protection in June, but DHS chief admits ‘failure’ during shooting
Agency leaders pledge changes going forward and insist they remain confident for election season.
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Management
How federal agencies are responding to the Trump assassination attempt
FBI, Secret Service and others are taking a lead role and deploying personnel in response to Saturday's shooting.
Management
Republicans look to cull agency powers in wake of Supreme Court rulings
Agencies should adjust their postures going forward while also unwinding previous actions, lawmakers say.
Management
Senate's FY25 spending bills gain bipartisan momentum
Committee reaches bipartisan agreement to boost funding levels that lawmakers say are key to avoiding furloughs and layoffs at agencies.
Management
White House: Feds deserve recognition this election season
Biden administration wants career civil servants to know they have been vital to the president's accomplishments.
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Biden administration pledges to help agencies offload more federal buildings
The government's real estate czar calls the post-pandemic building underutilization "concerning," but warns agencies will have to spend money to save money.
Workforce
The asylum backlog could double by the end of the decade without a DHS staffing surge
USCIS is failing to meet its legal obligations due to its shrinking workforce and growing responsibilities, IG says.
Management
USPS regulator says DeJoy should pause all network reform efforts
The Postal Service has remained defiant that its plan is the only viable path forward.
Management
Supreme Court rejects bid to gut federal agency
The order marked a rare victory for the federal government's regulatory powers in recent days.
Management
Will recent Supreme Court rulings 'devastate the functioning of the federal government?'
Attorneys and agency officials warn of chaos and restricted agency power after high court constrains executive branch power.
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Management
Supreme Court ends judicial deference to federal agency expertise
The high court deals yet another blow to federal agencies' administrative powers.
