In-DepthTrump says he’ll pay all DHS workers as House again fails to act to end 48-day shutdown
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Analysis: Trump-era federal workforce changes cost the economy more than $165.6B
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In-DepthTrump says he’ll sign order to resume pay for Homeland Security employees during shutdown, bypassing Congress
Policy & Legislation
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DHS warns employees Friday could be last paycheck during shutdown; TSA pay status unclear
DHS warns Friday could be the last paycheck during a government shutdown; TSA pay status remains unclear as back-pay actions begin.
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In-Depth‘Overlooked’ DHS staff sound off on shutdown as pay lapses continue
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In-DepthNARFE Urges Congress to Pass Bipartisan Bill and End DHS Shutdown
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In-DepthDHS Shutdown Sets Record Length as Trump Orders Funds Redirected to Pay TSA Screeners
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In-DepthTrump says he’ll pay all DHS workers as House again fails to act to end 48-day shutdown
Policy & Legislation
GovExec — Pay & Benefits ·
Analysis: Trump-era federal workforce changes cost the economy more than $165.6B
Hiring & Workforce
GovExec — Workforce ·
In-DepthTrump says he’ll sign order to resume pay for Homeland Security employees during shutdown, bypassing Congress
Policy & Legislation
FNN — Budget ·
In-Depth‘Overlooked’ DHS staff sound off on shutdown as pay lapses continue
Policy & Legislation
FNN — Pay ·
In-DepthNARFE Urges Congress to Pass Bipartisan Bill and End DHS Shutdown
Policy & Legislation
NARFE News ·
In-DepthDHS Shutdown Sets Record Length as Trump Orders Funds Redirected to Pay TSA Screeners
Policy & Legislation
NARFE News ·
Pay & Compensation
COLA Outlook Rises After March Inflation Spike
FEDweek ·
Capitol Hill Democrats Urge VA to Use Special Pay Authorities to Address Staffing Gaps
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Unions press for a larger federal pay raise in 2027
FNN — Pay ·
Iran Conflict Pushes Inflation Higher, Adding Uncertainty to Early 2027 COLA Outlook
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VA criticized for not using new authority to raise doctor pay amid retention concerns
GovExec — Pay & Benefits ·
DoD proposes 2027 troop pay raise while cutting travel and incentive spending
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Troops could see 5% to 7% pay raise under proposed FY2027 defense plan
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White House FY2027 budget proposes up to 7% pay raise for junior enlisted troops
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Health & Benefits
Tennessee Lawmakers Raise Concerns as McMinnville VA Clinic Set to Close May 31
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AFGE Warns OPM Plans to Collect Personal Health Records for Over 8 Million Federal Employees and Family Members
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OPM urges FEHB insurance carriers to emphasize preventive ‘well care’ to reduce costs
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DoD Extends TRICARE Childbirth and Breastfeeding Support Demonstration for Five Years; Seeks Public Comment
Federal Register — DoD ·
OPM Proposes Collecting Detailed FEHB/PSHB Claims Data to Curb Costs, Raising Privacy Concerns
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OPM tells FEHB insurers to cut costs, curb vaccine cash incentives and tighten GLP-1 coverage
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OPM Seeks Access to Federal Workers’ and Retirees’ Medical Records, Raising Privacy Concerns
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OPM proposal would require FEHB insurers to share identifiable medical data on federal workers
GovExec — Workforce ·
Policy & Legislation
Executive Orders Reshape Federal Labor Relations, Weakening Union Contracts and Protections
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In-DepthDHS employees to receive shutdown back pay starting Friday; future pay depends on Congress
Federal News Network ·
In-DepthDHS Shutdown Continues as Trump Authorizes Pay for DHS Employees
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In-DepthTrump Directs DHS to Pay Employees During Shutdown as Democrats Push to End Recess Early
FEDmanager ·
In-DepthBills to pay FAA and TSA workers during shutdowns get introduced but keep stalling in Congress
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In-DepthTravel industry backs TSA staff working without pay as shutdown threatens screening delays
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In-DepthFederal union urges Congress to pay all DHS employees during shutdown
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In-DepthPartial shutdown ends as Trump signs package providing back pay for furloughed federal employees
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Military
Automatic Selective Service registration for eligible men to begin in December
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Air Force offers up to $50,000 annual bonuses to retain aviators
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GI Bill Housing Payments Can Stop Without New Monthly Enrollment Verification Starting Jan. 1, 2026
Military.com ·
PCS Joint Task Force Becomes Permanent Personal Property Activity
Department of Defense News ·
Pentagon expands on-base firearm access for off-duty service members
Air Force Times +4 sources ·
Pentagon expands firearm access for off-duty military members on base
Marine Corps Times ·
New Order Lets Troops Carry Personal Guns on Base
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Marine Corps reassures families ICE won’t conduct enforcement at boot camp graduations
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Hiring & Workforce
DoD expands hiring flexibilities to cut military spouse unemployment
Federal News Network ·
Survey finds fewer federal employees are thriving and more are struggling
GovExec — Workforce ·
Secret Service budget request raises hiring goals for agents, officers and technical specialists
Federal News Network ·
Schedule A disability hiring rule left some federal employees more vulnerable to DOGE mass firings
GovExec — Workforce ·
OPM Launches Early Career Talent Network to Streamline Entry-Level Federal Hiring
NARFE News ·
CHCO Guide 2026: Federal hiring and retention strategies are shifting, HR experts say
Federal News Network ·
No College Degree Required? Federal Hiring Shifts Toward Skills-Based Criteria
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OPM Launches Targeted Hiring Push as Agencies Continue Workforce Streamlining
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Retirement
House Democrats deepen investigation into federal retirement processing delays
Federal News Network ·
USPS to Temporarily Halt Employer FERS Pension Contributions Starting April 10
FedSmith ·
2026 TSP Updates Could Change Retirement Strategies: What Federal Employees Need to Know
FEDweek ·
USPS to Temporarily Suspend FERS Employer Payments to OPM to Save Cash
FEDweek ·
USPS suspends pension contributions to delay running out of cash
Federal News Network ·
USPS suspends contributions to employee pensions after warning of a “cash crisis”
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OPM still has 55,000 federal retirement applications pending finalization
Federal News Network ·
OPM Retirement Backlog Drops 15% in March, First Decline in Six Months
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