In-DepthOPM Finalizes Rule Expanding Its Authority to Remove Federal Employees on Suitability Grounds
Policy & Legislation
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NFFE Wins Arbitration Restoring Telework and Remote Work for U.S. Forest Service Employees
Policy & Legislation
Reddit — r/fednews ·
VA names John Figueroa acting health secretary to oversee EHR modernization
Health & Benefits
FedScoop ·
Lawmakers revive bill to limit lawmakers’ pay during future government shutdowns
Lawmakers revive 2019 shutdown-legislation to limit Congress pay during future government-shutdowns, shifting pressure onto appropriations negotiators.
FNN — Government Shutdown·
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In-DepthFall Shutdown Fears Grow as Congress Hits Funding Roadblock
Policy & Legislation
FEDmanager ·
In-DepthDHS warns it will again stop paying employees in May if shutdown continues
Policy & Legislation
GovExec — Pay & Benefits +1 source ·
In-DepthTrump signs order moving thousands of federal employees into Schedule F
Policy & Legislation
GovExec — Workforce +1 source ·
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In-DepthOPM Finalizes Rule Expanding Its Authority to Remove Federal Employees on Suitability Grounds
Policy & Legislation
FEDweek ·
NFFE Wins Arbitration Restoring Telework and Remote Work for U.S. Forest Service Employees
Policy & Legislation
Reddit — r/fednews ·
VA names John Figueroa acting health secretary to oversee EHR modernization
Health & Benefits
FedScoop ·
In-DepthFall Shutdown Fears Grow as Congress Hits Funding Roadblock
Policy & Legislation
FEDmanager ·
In-DepthDHS warns it will again stop paying employees in May if shutdown continues
Policy & Legislation
GovExec — Pay & Benefits +1 source ·
In-DepthTrump signs order moving thousands of federal employees into Schedule F
Policy & Legislation
GovExec — Workforce +1 source ·
Pay & Compensation
In-DepthHouse lawmakers back 5%–7% military pay raise in 2027 spending bill; DoD civilians left out
FNN — Budget ·
In-DepthSenate and House Split on Military Pay Raise as FY2027 NDAA Advances
FEDmanager +1 source ·
OPM Raises Uniform Allowance Cap to $1,500, But Many Employees May Not See the Full Increase
FedSmith +1 source ·
In-DepthHouse GOP dismisses Trump’s proposed 2027 federal pay freeze as Appropriators block pay-raise efforts
GovExec — Pay & Benefits +1 source ·
In-DepthSenate Rejects NDAA Pay Boost for Junior Enlisted Troops
Military.com ·
OPM Finalizes Annual Uniform Allowance Increase to $1,500 (Up from $800)
FEDweek ·
In-DepthSenate NDAA rejects White House’s tiered military pay raise, proposes 3.6% increase
FNN — Congress +1 source ·
OPM Confirms Uniform Allowance Cap Increase to $1,500 Annually
Federal Register — OPM ·
Health & Benefits
GAO: VA Disability Benefits Face Oversight Gaps as Agency Modernizes IT and Explores AI
GAO Reports ·
FEHB/PSHB Guiding Principles Updated With New Emphasis on Premiums and Utilization
Reddit — r/fednews ·
GOP lawmakers seek review of VFW’s VA claims authority after veterans benefits cartoon controversy
Air Force Times ·
Vets4Warriors and WAV launch “Key into Care” campaign to promote safer firearm storage and peer support
VA News ·
Opinion: The VA is headed in the wrong direction if the goal is to help veterans
Stars and Stripes ·
VHA modernization will be judged by whether veterans and providers see a better care experience
Federal News Network ·
In-DepthSenators demand OPM withdraw plan to access feds’ medical records
GovExec — Pay & Benefits ·
OPM Updates FEHB/PSHB Guiding Principles, Emphasizing Premiums and Plan Usage
FEDweek ·
Policy & Legislation
New OPM rule would expand how federal agencies make workforce decisions
Federal News Network ·
Nearly 30,000 Comments Filed on OPM’s Proposed NDA Rule, Mostly Form Letters
FedSmith ·
In-DepthNew Bill Would Grant Federal Employees 12 Weeks of Paid Family and Medical Leave
FEDmanager ·
OPM proposes changes to the annual FEVS survey by amending 5 CFR part 250
Reddit — r/fednews ·
In-DepthTrump Signs Executive Order 14410 Creating “Schedule Policy/Career” for Thousands of Federal Positions
Serving Those Who Serve ·
Union alleges Treasury and HHS are ignoring telework requests tied to disability accommodations
Reddit — r/fednews ·
GOP lawmakers seek review of VFW’s VA claims authority after “firing squad” cartoon controversy
Army Times +4 sources ·
In-DepthNew OPM Rule Lets Agencies Remove Federal Employees for Serious On-the-Job Misconduct
FedSmith ·
Military
Air Force cancels promotions for 135 sergeants after testing error
Task & Purpose +3 sources ·
In-DepthMarine Warns Major Veterans Bill Could Harm GI Bill Education Efforts
Military.com ·
Navy offers up to $280,000 in bonuses to retain reserve aviators
Task & Purpose ·
Navy: Bahrain families won’t return before the DODEA school year begins
Stars and Stripes +1 source ·
Vietnam veterans object to proposed ‘Honor and Remember’ flag, citing resemblance to communist imagery
Air Force Times +4 sources ·
Services outline plans to cut PCS moves; Army to reduce relocations in FY 2026–2027
Air Force Times +3 sources ·
Services move to cut PCS relocations; Army plans major reductions in FY2026–FY2027
Air Force Times +1 source ·
Army to cut more than 12,000 PCS moves in FY2026 and 13,600 in FY2027
Army Times +1 source ·
Hiring & Workforce
OPM Seeks OMB Renewal of SF-86 National Security Positions Questionnaire (No Changes Proposed)
Federal Register — OPM ·
OPM proposes replacing traditional HR reports with annual agency staffing plans
Federal News Network ·
Pentagon’s New Paid Cyber Apprenticeship Draws 70,000 Applicants in Just Days
ClearanceJobs News ·
OPM proposes decentralized FEVS with fewer questions and less public transparency
Government Executive ·
OPM’s Federal HR 2.0 contract award clears protest window
Nextgov/FCW ·
OPM Plans to Remove Satisfaction Questions from Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey
FEDweek +1 source ·
Audit Finds IRS Missed Treasury Veteran Hiring Goals From 2020–2024
FEDweek ·
GAO: Pentagon workforce cuts and hiring freeze are straining major weapons programs
Federal News Network ·
Retirement
OPM retirement processing times are slowing down despite lower claims inventory
Federal News Network ·
Labor Department files amicus brief on pleading standard for imprudence claims in retirement plan investing
Department of Labor — News Releases +1 source ·
In-DepthNew bill would extend deadline to make military Survivor Benefit Plan decisions
Federal News Network ·
No more paper: Navigating OPM’s new digital retirement process
Government Executive +1 source ·
OPM Retirement Backlog Drops Further as Agency Announces End of Paper Processing
FedSmith ·
What Social Security’s 2032 Shortfall Really Means for Your Retirement
FedSmith ·
TIGTA: IRS Can’t Demonstrate Tax Chatbots Are Reliable—Risk for Feds With Retirement Tax Questions
FedSmith ·
OPM Declares 'Last Day of Paper' for Federal Retirement Processing
FEDmanager +1 source ·