Lawmakers sound alarm over reports of 'mega-database' of sensitive government records
Congressional Democrats are sounding the alarm over reports that a federal contractor is helping the Trump administration build a “mega-database” of sensitive government records. Senate Finance Commit...
19 Juni 20256min
Postal Service strikes deal with another of its unions
The Postal Service strikes a deal with another one of its unions. Members of the National Rural Letter Carriers’ Association approved a tentative contract that lasts through 2027. About 67% of voting ...
18 Juni 20256min
Interior Dept and Forest Service face consolidation deadline
The Interior Department and the Forest Service are facing a deadline to consolidate their wildland fire programs. President Trump signed an executive order last week giving the agencies 90 days to com...
17 Juni 20257min
Changes coming to TSP’s Lifecyle Funds
Participants in the Thrift Savings Plan will soon see a few changes to the TSP’s Lifecycle, or “L,” Funds. Starting June 30th, the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board will add an “L 2075” Fund....
13 Juni 20257min
Civilian agencies spend 23% less in 2025 than in 2024
Civilian agencies have spent nearly 23% less during the first eight months of 2025 as compared to the same time period in 2024. The Department of DOGE Services says that means non-defense spending has...
13 Juni 20256min
Hunger Free America files lawsuit after cancellation of USDA contract
The Agriculture Department has cancelled hundreds of contracts under the Trump administration … including one that helped households locate food assistance programs. The nonprofit Hunger Free America ...
12 Juni 20256min
Postal Service may be limited to one price increase per year
The Postal Service is falling into pattern raising stamp prices each January and July. But its regulator is considering limits to those price increases. A proposed rule from the Postal Regulatory Comm...
11 Juni 20256min
Assessment find 67% of separating troops screen positive for a mental health condition
A separation health assessment administered to more than 50,000 service members found that about 67 percent of troops screened positive for at least one mental health condition. Post-traumatic stress ...
9 Juni 20256min
