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Public Service Recognition Week comes at an uneasy moment for the federal workforce
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Public Service Recognition Week comes at an uneasy moment for the federal workforce
Scott Kupor says recognition, in this moment, is less about ceremony and more about how the government expects people to do their jobs.
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/workforce/2026/05/public-service-recognition-week-comes-at-an-uneasy-moment-for-the-federal-workforce/
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OPM to relaunch FEVS to better measure a performance-based culture
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OPM to relaunch FEVS to better measure a performance-based culture
OPM Director Scott Kupor said his agency has been refining the survey to focus more on micro-level questions in order to more effectively gauge feedback.
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/the-federal-drive-with-terry-gerton/2026/05/opm-to-relaunch-fevs-to-better-measure-a-performance-based-culture/
about 12 hours ago
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EPA producing less scientific research after 20% staffing cut, data shows
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EPA producing less scientific research after 20% staffing cut, data shows
The EPA has also implemented an “advance notice” policy for most of its public-facing research.
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/management/2026/05/epa-producing-less-scientific-research-after-20-staffing-cut-data-shows/
about 12 hours ago
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WH ‘studying’ AI security executive order
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WH ‘studying’ AI security executive order
An EO requiring pre-deployment review of frontier AI models would likely increase the workload at NIST's Center for AI Standards and Innovation.
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/artificial-intelligence/2026/05/wh-studying-ai-security-executive-order/
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TRICARE systems to transition to myAuth by the end of 2026
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TRICARE systems to transition to myAuth by the end of 2026
DS Logon will still remain available until it is fully retired on Sept. 30.
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/technology-main/2026/05/tricare-systems-to-transition-to-myauth-by-the-end-of-2026/
about 14 hours ago
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Balancing strained budgets with endpoint modernization demands
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Balancing strained budgets with endpoint modernization demands
Agencies are reevaluating technology deployments with an eye toward future savings and more flexibility, expecting more funding and business shifts in 2026.
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/commentary/2026/05/balancing-strained-budgets-with-endpoint-modernization-demands/
about 14 hours ago
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Public Service Recognition Week: One year after DOGE
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Public Service Recognition Week: One year after DOGE
David Lebryk, who spent 35 years in federal service, explains why public servants are understaffed, demoralized and unprepared for the crisis ahead.
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/commentary/2026/05/public-service-recognition-week-one-year-after-doge/
about 15 hours ago
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Indian Health Service CISO eyes AI as tool ‘to make better decisions’
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Indian Health Service CISO eyes AI as tool ‘to make better decisions’
IHS's top cyber official says AI will help security teams be more efficient, allowing analysts to work on things "we really don't want agentic AI to do.”
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/artificial-intelligence/2026/05/indian-health-service-ciso-eyes-ai-as-tool-to-make-better-decisions/
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A conversation with a 2026 Sammies awardee whose federal research reshaped an entire industry
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A conversation with a 2026 Sammies awardee whose federal research reshaped an entire industry
"Most private companies are trying to maximize their return; the federal government was really trying to promote science in general," Dr. Paul VanRaden said.
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/workforce/2026/05/a-conversation-with-a-2026-sammies-awardee-whose-federal-research-reshaped-an-entire-industry/
about 15 hours ago
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Tech Force program makes its first official hire
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Tech Force program makes its first official hire
The hiring initiative is designed to recruit temporary tech talent, with a focus on early-career employees.
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/federal-newscast/2026/05/tech-force-program-makes-its-first-official-hire/
about 16 hours ago
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CISA tells critical organizations to prepare for cyber outages
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CISA tells critical organizations to prepare for cyber outages
Fresh off the longest shutdown in government history, CISA is pushing critical infrastructure orgs to plan for a cybersecurity emergency.
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/cybersecurity/2026/05/cisa-tells-critical-organizations-to-prepare-for-cyber-outages/
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NIST SP 800-223 and 800-234: A turning point for federal high-performance computing security
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NIST SP 800-223 and 800-234: A turning point for federal high-performance computing security
Organizations operating in the federal HPC space have a window to get ahead of these requirements.
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/commentary/2026/05/nist-sp-800-223-and-800-234-a-turning-point-for-federal-high-performance-computing-security/
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From mandate to momentum: Turning CISA’s edge device directive into lasting capability
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From mandate to momentum: Turning CISA’s edge device directive into lasting capability
BOD 26-02 is more than a mandate. It’s an opportunity to fix one of the federal government’s most persistent cybersecurity challenges.
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/commentary/2026/05/from-mandate-to-momentum-turning-cisas-edge-device-directive-into-lasting-capability/
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Defense Department launches new website to streamline military moves
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Defense Department launches new website to streamline military moves
The website replaces multiple fragmented platforms with a more user-friendly experience.
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/federal-newscast/2026/05/defense-department-launches-new-website-to-streamline-military-moves/
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Harness engineering emerges as agentic AI matures
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Harness engineering emerges as agentic AI matures
Whether for operations, compliance or mission delivery, agentic AI is moving into the status of full fledged co-worker.
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/sponsored-content/2026/05/harness-engineering-emerges-as-agentic-ai-matures/
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This year’s Sammies are honoring federal work in a different way
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This year’s Sammies are honoring federal work in a different way
"This year, we have a focus on four themes, how our public servants make us safer, healthier, stronger and more prosperous," said Michelle Amante.
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/workforce/2026/05/this-years-sammies-are-honoring-federal-work-in-a-different-way/
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For some new retirees, the paperwork may be done, but the money still hasn’t arrived
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For some new retirees, the paperwork may be done, but the money still hasn’t arrived
"In retirement, people have to decide how they want to spend that TSP because they have a lot of choices," said Tammy Flanagan.
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/tsp/2026/05/for-some-new-retirees-the-paperwork-may-be-done-but-the-money-still-hasnt-arrived/
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Reservists sue Pentagon over denied transition health care benefits
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Reservists sue Pentagon over denied transition health care benefits
A class action lawsuit challenges a DoD policy that conditions eligibility for the Transitional Assistance Management Program.
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/workforce/2026/05/reservists-sue-pentagon-over-denied-transition-health-care-benefits/
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An IBM settlement is reshaping how contractors look at DEI compliance
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An IBM settlement is reshaping how contractors look at DEI compliance
"The other headline that kind of grabbed that is the settlement was over $17 million," Sheila Abron said.
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/contracting/2026/05/an-ibm-settlement-is-reshaping-how-contractors-look-at-dei-compliance/
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Amid hiring push, State Dept finalizes layoffs for nearly 250 Foreign Service officers
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Amid hiring push, State Dept finalizes layoffs for nearly 250 Foreign Service officers
Despite a recent recruitment campaign, the State Department has not allowed laid-off Foreign Service officers to compete for vacant positions.
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/workforce/2026/05/amid-hiring-push-state-dept-finalizes-layoffs-for-nearly-250-foreign-service-officers/
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FEMA tells court it is offering jobs back to employees who were let go in January
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FEMA tells court it is offering jobs back to employees who were let go in January
The notice comes after months of uncertainty over the future of FEMA's term-limited disaster workers, who make up roughly half the agency's workforce.
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/litigation/2026/05/fema-tells-court-it-is-offering-jobs-back-to-employees-who-were-let-go-in-january/
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IRS sees AI as key to accelerate workforce training
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IRS sees AI as key to accelerate workforce training
IRS Taxpayer Services Chief Ken Corbin said AI will help the agency have a “more efficient, better-trained workforce in 2027.”
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/artificial-intelligence/2026/05/irs-sees-ai-as-key-to-accelerate-workforce-training/
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2026 Sammies to honor exceptional public service despite thin agency interest
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2026 Sammies to honor exceptional public service despite thin agency interest
Despite fewer nominations and winners than usual, the Partnership for Public Service is again highlighting excellence in public service with the 2026 Sammies.
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/workforce/2026/05/2026-sammies-to-honor-exceptional-public-service-despite-thin-agency-interest/
3 days ago
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U.S. military senior NCOs: An untapped civil service advantage for GS-10 through GS-14 roles
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U.S. military senior NCOs: An untapped civil service advantage for GS-10 through GS-14 roles
Agencies consistently say they need employees who can lead with character, understand complex systems and get things done. Senior NCOs arrive with all three.
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/commentary/2026/05/u-s-military-senior-ncos-an-untapped-civil-service-advantage-for-gs-10-through-gs-14-roles/
3 days ago
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Mitigating risk from emerging agentic AI in federal environments
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Mitigating risk from emerging agentic AI in federal environments
The challenge is not to halt innovation. It is to ensure that as AI gains agency, agencies retain control and remain protected from fast-evolving threats.
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/commentary/2026/05/mitigating-risk-from-emerging-agentic-ai-in-federal-environments/
3 days ago
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What happens to career expertise when agency leaders choose another path?
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What happens to career expertise when agency leaders choose another path?
"Essentially you had two kind of instances of legal advice or advice from various lawyers within the agency," said Kevin Bogardus.
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/workforce/2026/05/what-happens-to-career-expertise-when-agency-leaders-choose-another-path/
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Why some of Congress’ biggest fights don’t really end when the gavel comes down
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Why some of Congress’ biggest fights don’t really end when the gavel comes down
"I think a lot of factors there went into this, but certainly not a real great moment here in Congress," said Mitchell Miller.
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/congress/2026/05/why-some-of-congress-biggest-fights-dont-really-end-when-the-gavel-comes-down/
3 days ago
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Congress already strips pensions for some crimes, a new bill would expand the list
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Congress already strips pensions for some crimes, a new bill would expand the list
"I think members of Congress should be held to a higher standard than the average citizen," Congressman Suhas Subramanyam said.
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/congress/2026/05/congress-already-strips-pensions-for-some-crimes-a-new-bill-would-expand-the-list/
3 days ago
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Army moving SBIR to focus on the whole vs. the parts
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Army moving SBIR to focus on the whole vs. the parts
Zeke Topolosky, the Army’s program manager for the SBIR and STTR programs, said the service released five new topics to kick off the 2026 program.
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/ask-the-cio/2026/05/army-moving-sbir-to-focus-on-the-whole-vs-the-parts/
3 days ago
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Thrift Savings Plan funds rebound in April
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Thrift Savings Plan funds rebound in April
Every fund in the Thrift Savings Plan rebounded in April to not only move into the black, but most posted significant month over month increases.
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/federal-newscast/2026/05/thrift-savings-plan-funds-rebound-in-april/
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The costs of contract duplication
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The costs of contract duplication
Unnecessary contract duplication increases bid and proposal, contract administration and management costs for government and industry.
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/commentary/2026/05/the-costs-of-contract-duplication/
6 days ago
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A court ruling protected the Institute for Museum and Library Services, but the fight isn’t over
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A court ruling protected the Institute for Museum and Library Services, but the fight isn’t over
"Those stories of impact, I think, work so well in libraries that sometimes they're overlooked, Sam Helmick said.
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/litigation/2026/05/a-court-ruling-protected-the-institute-for-museum-and-library-services-but-the-fight-isnt-over/
6 days ago
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Most IRS staff involuntarily detailed to taxpayer services put on extended tour of duty
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Most IRS staff involuntarily detailed to taxpayer services put on extended tour of duty
IRS officials said employees may see their details extended for a third time, depending on how quickly they clear a "huge" backlog of amended tax returns.
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/workforce/2026/05/most-irs-staff-involuntarily-detailed-to-taxpayer-services-put-on-extended-tour-of-duty/
6 days ago
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Markets have felt shaky for months, but the returns tell a very different story
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Markets have felt shaky for months, but the returns tell a very different story
"If you're still alive when your TSP funds and other investments are exhausted, you are a miserable person," said Art Stein.
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/pay-benefits/2026/05/markets-have-felt-shaky-for-months-but-the-returns-tell-a-very-different-story/
6 days ago
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This is the Public Sector AI Cheat Code
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This is the Public Sector AI Cheat Code
Data literacy is the public sector’s AI skeleton key. See how it unlocks innovation, according to data literacy pioneer and bestselling author Jordan Morrow.
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/sponsored-content/2026/05/this-is-the-public-sector-ai-cheat-code/
6 days ago
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How shared experience plays a role in helping people reset under sustained stress
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How shared experience plays a role in helping people reset under sustained stress
"It's, hey, go to the event with your family, your friends, have a good time, relax, de-stress, unplug, and that's it," said Steve Weintraub.
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/veterans-affairs/2026/05/how-shared-experience-plays-a-role-in-helping-people-reset-under-sustained-stress/
6 days ago
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DoD strikes deals with major tech firms to deploy AI on classified networks
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DoD strikes deals with major tech firms to deploy AI on classified networks
It's not clear how DoD will use new AI tools, but officials said the effort will enable capabilities across warfighting, intelligence and enterprise operations.
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/defense-news/2026/05/dod-strikes-deals-with-major-tech-firms-to-deploy-ai-on-classified-networks/
6 days ago
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Navy tracking efficiency gains as part of AI training efforts
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Navy tracking efficiency gains as part of AI training efforts
Justin Fanelli, the Navy’s chief technology officer, said training and outcome based metrics are trying to remove friction around AI implementation.
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/navy/2026/05/navy-tracking-efficiency-gains-as-part-of-ai-training-efforts/
6 days ago
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Pentagon wants to expand protections for military families in privatized housing
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Pentagon wants to expand protections for military families in privatized housing
The proposal would expand the channels through which tenants can safely report their housing issues.
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/federal-newscast/2026/05/pentagon-wants-to-expand-protections-for-military-families-in-privatized-housing/
6 days ago
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FEMA workers who sounded alarm over nation’s disaster preparedness reinstated after 8 months
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FEMA workers who sounded alarm over nation’s disaster preparedness reinstated after 8 months
Fourteen FEMA employees who signed a public letter of dissent last August were told by email that an investigation into the matter was closed.
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/workforce/2026/05/fema-workers-who-sounded-alarm-over-nations-disaster-preparedness-reinstated-after-8-months/
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Space power is the next U.S. strategic vulnerability. Here’s why.
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Space power is the next U.S. strategic vulnerability. Here’s why.
The U.S. has reached an inflection point. Space power is now a core element of deterrence, resilience and readiness.
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/commentary/2026/04/space-power-is-the-next-u-s-strategic-vulnerability-heres-why/
7 days ago
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Delta Dental: With you every step of the way
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Delta Dental: With you every step of the way
When you’ve got coverage you can count on, it’s easier to take care of what matters most.
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/federal-insights/2026/04/delta-dental-with-you-every-step-of-the-way/
7 days ago
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Healthcare affordability part 4: How annuitants can use expected healthcare costs to help choose the right health plan
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Healthcare affordability part 4: How annuitants can use expected healthcare costs to help choose the right health plan
Once you become eligible for Medicare, you're not just picking a FEHB plan, you're also deciding which parts of Medicare to enroll in.
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/feds-with-benefits/2026/04/healthcare-affordability-part-4-how-annuitants-can-use-expected-healthcare-costs-to-help-choose-the-right-health-plan/
7 days ago
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Families with loved ones behind bars are fighting to get missing information
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Families with loved ones behind bars are fighting to get missing information
"I don't think it has to be an us against them or anyone like that. I look for ways to create win-wins. So how can we all work together?" said Heather Pirtle.
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/agency-oversight/2026/04/families-with-loved-ones-behind-bars-are-fighting-to-get-missing-information/
7 days ago
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House approves bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security and end the record shutdown
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House approves bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security and end the record shutdown
The House has voted to fund much of the Department of Homeland Security and bring an end to the longest agency shutdown in history.
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/government-shutdown/2026/04/house-approves-bill-to-fund-the-department-of-homeland-security-and-end-the-record-shutdown/
7 days ago
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The TSP “Double Squeeze”: How inflation and market volatility are quietly eroding federal retirement savings
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The TSP “Double Squeeze”: How inflation and market volatility are quietly eroding federal retirement savings
How can you protect your retirement?
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/sponsored-content/2026/04/the-tsp-double-squeeze-how-inflation-and-market-volatility-are-quietly-eroding-federal-retirement-savings/
7 days ago
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Cutting contracts can promise quick savings, the harder question is where the cost actually lands
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Cutting contracts can promise quick savings, the harder question is where the cost actually lands
"The actual impact on taxpayer services remains unknown currently, but I think that IRS is resilient," said LaToya George.
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/management/2026/04/cutting-contracts-can-promise-quick-savings-the-harder-question-is-where-the-cost-actually-lands/
7 days ago
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Political appointees exempt from new performance evaluations
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Political appointees exempt from new performance evaluations
OPM said political appointees are already at-will workers, so decisions on whether they should be removed from their jobs do not depend on formal evaluations.
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/federal-newscast/2026/04/political-appointees-exempt-from-new-performance-evaluations/
7 days ago
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Connecting AI, data and context for agency missions: Qlik comes to DC
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Connecting AI, data and context for agency missions: Qlik comes to DC
Register now for Qlik’s annual Public Sector Summit, taking place May 19 in Washington, D.C.
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/sponsored-content/2026/04/connecting-ai-data-and-context-for-agency-missions-qlik-comes-to-dc/
7 days ago
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House committee advances 9 anti-fraud bills with mostly bipartisan support
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House committee advances 9 anti-fraud bills with mostly bipartisan support
These bills, if passed by Congress, would advance some of the Trump administration's fraud-prevention efforts — including a new fraud task force.
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/congress/2026/04/house-committee-advances-9-anti-fraud-bills-with-mostly-bipartisan-support/
8 days ago
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