Senate takes a big step to avoid a government shutdown
(11/2/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: President Biden plans to nominate a new second-in-command at the State Department. Military families could see improvements to housing, child care and school-m...
2 Nov 20236min
SEC suing SolarWinds and CISO over Russian hack
(11/1/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: The SEC is suing SolarWinds and its Chief Information Security Officer for "defrauding investors." The Pentagon prepares to launch an artificial intelligence p...
1 Nov 20236min
Marine Corps Commandant suffers serious health episode
(10/31/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: Gen. Eric Smith, the commandant of the Marine Corps, has suffered what appears to be a serious health episode. Agencies have received updated guidance for the...
31 Okt 20237min
Furlough warning from Federal Labor Relations Authority Chairman
(10/30/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: The Navy's principal cyber advisor is leaving government. Correctional officers at Leavenworth federal penitentiary are holding a picket line today. And the F...
30 Okt 20238min
State Dept and USAID psychiatrists spread thin, as demand for mental health services overseas rises
(10/27/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: Federal employees’ demand for mental health services overseas is rising, but help for them is spread thin. HHS surpasses targets for hiring military spouses. ...
27 Okt 20237min
Bill would make non-feds, who work at tribally controlled schools, TSP eligible
(10/26/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: Thousands of non-feds would be eligible to join the Thrift Savings Plan under a new bill. Agencies must award at least 13% of all their prime contracts to Sma...
26 Okt 20238min
TSP participants can now make unlimited checks into loan applications, at any time
(10/25/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: TSP participants can now check on their loan applications at any time, as often as they would like. Dozens of companies are urging Congress to create a $1 bil...
25 Okt 20237min
GSA plans for new service to make paying travel expenses easier for feds
(10/24/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: The EEOC swears in a new general counsel, who happens to be blind. DoJ has launched a new online tool to inform attorneys about Pro Bono opportunities. And GS...
24 Okt 20238min
