FEMA sets new one day record for disaster assistance applications
FEMA took in more than 250,000 disaster assistance applications on Sunday alone, the most new registrations the agency has ever received in one day. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and...
16 Okt 20246min
Emergency leave for federal workers impacted by Hurricane Milton
Feds impacted by the hurricane can then use the extra paid time off during the emergency, without having to dip into their own leave hours. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californ...
13 Okt 20246min
DHS issues Hatch Act reminder to federal workers
In a new memo to DHS staff, the department's top lawyer runs down what is and isn't allowed under the Hatch Act. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https:...
10 Okt 20247min
Lawmaker questions FEMA on advanced forecasting models
In the wake of Hurricane Helene’s devastation a top Republican on the House Homeland Security Committee is asking questions about the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s advanced forecasting models....
9 Okt 20246min
Democratic lawmakers call for firing of DHS IG
Those calls come after the Council on Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency substantiated multiple allegations of wrongdoing by DHS Inspector General Joseph Cuffari.See Privacy Policy at http...
8 Okt 20246min
Lawmakers want more time off for service members
The 2025 National Defense Authorization Act has a provision that would bump it up to 20 days of leave. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.co...
7 Okt 20246min
IRS looks to improve privacy protections in Free File program
The IRS told its inspector general that its reviewing privacy disclosures from Free File partners to mitigate risks of exposing personal information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and...
4 Okt 20246min
Emergency leave for federal employees impacted by Hurricane Helene
OPM says employees who are adversely affected and seek to become emergency leave recipients must apply in writing to their agencies.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priva...
3 Okt 20245min
