In-DepthDHS warns it will again stop paying employees in May if shutdown continues
GovExec — Pay & Benefits ·
Policy & Legislation
Executive orders, legislation, telework, workforce reductions, and policy changes affecting military and federal employees.
EEOC: Interior Wrongly Denied COVID Vaccine Religious Exemptions; Affected Employees Owed Compensation
FedSmith ·
Appeals Court Ruling Complicates Executive Order 14251 Union Bargaining Restrictions
FedSmith ·
Trump administration RIF overhaul would shift appeals from MSPB to OPM, former officials warn
Federal News Network ·
Senate lawmakers renew push for Warrior Right to Repair Act in NDAA 2027
Federal News Network ·
Court: VA Must Continue Honoring National Contract with AFGE
FEDweek ·
Fiscal Service tools fuel a quiet revolution in federal payment integrity
Federal News Network ·
In-DepthTSA workers receive back pay after 4-week delay as DHS shutdown continues
GovExec — Pay & Benefits ·
CBO Report: S. 2981, Prosthetics and Advancement Reform Act (as reported by Senate Veterans’ Affairs)
CBO Reports ·
Appeals Court Upholds Order Requiring VA to Honor National Contract with AFGE
FEDweek ·
In-DepthFederal appeals court keeps union contract for 300K VA employees in place amid lawsuit
Federal News Network +2 sources ·
HHS to begin Schedule P/C conversions while withholding details on potential new RIFs
Reddit — r/fednews +2 sources ·
Congress Questions Why Federal Agencies Keep Settling Employee Cases
FEDmanager ·
Agency Reorganization May Increase Risk for U.S. Forest Service Employees
FEDmanager ·
HHS sends RIF notices to dozens of staff it missed during office-wide layoffs last year
Federal News Network +2 sources ·
Tax delinquency rates for federal employees and retirees are climbing, watchdog says
Federal News Network ·
If OPM’s Proposed RIF Rules Become Final: What Federal Employees Should Do Now
FEDweek ·
Congress.gov: Most-Viewed Bills (Week of May 17, 2026)
Congress.gov — Defense & Military Bills ·
Military and veteran caregivers spotlighted as a bipartisan policy opportunity
The Hill ·
In-DepthDHS calling furloughed staff back to work despite shutdown
FNN — Government Shutdown ·
4 benefits bills for federal employees and retirees to watch
Federal News Network ·
In-DepthTrump says he’ll pay all DHS workers after House again fails to end 48-day shutdown
GovExec — Pay & Benefits ·
House passes first FY2027 appropriations bill: Military Construction and VA funding
The Hill ·
Audit Finds Rising Tax Delinquency Among Federal Employees and Retirees
Reddit — r/fednews +1 source ·
Senate rule change would temporarily halt senators’ pay during future shutdowns
GovExec — Pay & Benefits ·
Senators vote to withhold their own pay during future government shutdowns
Fox News — Politics +4 sources ·
Short-Term Disability Insurance Bill Reintroduced for Federal Employees
FedSmith ·
In-DepthDHS staff to receive back pay starting Friday as shutdown continues
FNN — Government Shutdown ·
Labor Department issues technical amendment restoring FLSA exemption regulations after 2024 rule vacated
Department of Labor — News Releases ·
GAO: VA Medical Facility Security Needs Stronger Risk Assessments and Oversight
GAO Reports ·
GAO: VA Medical Facility Security Needs Action to Address Longstanding Risks
GAO Reports ·
House Republicans investigate costs of federal employee workplace dispute settlements
Federal News Network +1 source ·
DAV and Americans for Ibogaine Partner on Veteran Research and Policy Advocacy
DAV (Disabled American Veterans) +1 source ·
MSPB Recusals Are Stalling Federal Employee Appeals and Weakening Due Process
FedSmith ·
Senate weighs blocking lawmakers’ pay during shutdowns as shutdown fears grow
Fox News — Politics ·
571,000+ Federal Employees and Retirees Owe $6.3 Billion in Unpaid Taxes
FedSmith ·
GAO: Implementing Open Recommendations Could Yield $132B–$251B in Future Financial Benefits
GAO Reports ·
In-DepthDHS Shutdown Ends After 76 Days, Setting Record Length
NARFE News +1 source ·
OPM Proposes New Privacy Act Routine Use for General Personnel Records to Support Do Not Pay and Anti-Fraud Efforts
Federal Register — OPM ·
MSPB Clarifies Standard for ‘Failure to Cooperate’ Charges When No Kalkines Warning Is Given
FEDmanager ·
Democrats urge OPM to continue ‘vital’ Combined Federal Campaign
FNN — Congress ·
In-DepthShutdowns disrupt household finances quickly, data shows
FNN — Government Shutdown ·
Military spouses urge Congress to expand SBA 8(a) opportunities for spouse-owned businesses
FNN — Congress ·
Why Congress must end the remarriage penalty for military survivors
Air Force Times +2 sources ·
Military spouses urge Congress to pass small-business recognition bill to cut barriers and boost retention
Army Times ·
Military spouses urge Congress to pass Small Business Recognition Act to reduce barriers and improve retention
Marine Corps Times ·
Military spouses lobby Congress to remove small-business barriers, aiming to boost retention
Air Force Times +4 sources ·
In-DepthDHS to Halt Employee Pay Again in May if Shutdown Continues
GovExec — Pay & Benefits ·
Democrats introduce bill to protect federal workers’ credit scores during shutdowns
GovExec — Pay & Benefits ·
GAO: VA Can Improve How It Buys Maintenance Services for High-Tech Medical Equipment
GAO Reports ·
In-DepthPressure to End DHS Shutdown Ramps Up as Pay Authority Nears Expiration
NARFE News ·
Proposed RIF Rules Would Expand OPM Authority and Elevate Performance Ratings, NTEU Says
FEDweek +1 source ·
Senate Bill Would Protect Federal Employees’ Credit Records During Shutdowns
FEDweek +1 source ·
OPM Exempts Schedule C and Schedule G Employees from Performance Reviews
FEDmanager +1 source ·
House Panel Advances Sweeping Anti-Fraud Package Targeting Federal Payments and Workforce Training
FEDmanager +1 source ·
Legislation Seeks to Prevent Credit Score Damage for Federal Employees During Government Shutdowns
FedSmith ·
In-DepthTravel industry urges support for TSA and DHS employees working without pay as shutdown threatens airport delays
GovExec — Pay & Benefits ·
New bipartisan bill targets 'claim sharks' using auto-dialers to exploit disabled veterans
NPR — National Security +1 source ·
Sen. Mark Kelly introduces bill to protect federal workers’ credit during government shutdowns
Reddit — r/fednews ·
In-DepthVA again terminates AFGE contract covering 300,000 employees despite court order to restore it
FNN — Unions +1 source ·
In-DepthCoast Guard families say they feel ‘forgotten’ amid government shutdown
Task & Purpose ·
In-DepthDHS officials warn shutdown is creating Coast Guard, CISA, and CBP backlogs
FNN — Government Shutdown +1 source ·
In-DepthCongress ends partial government shutdown, restores Coast Guard funding
Navy Times +1 source ·
In-DepthTrump says he’ll sign order to resume pay for Homeland Security employees during shutdown, bypassing Congress
FNN — Government Shutdown ·
Public Comment Period Nears Deadline for Proposed RIF Rule Changes
Reddit — r/fednews ·
In-DepthCongress Passes Bill to End DHS Partial Shutdown
FedSmith ·
In-DepthHouse Votes to End DHS Shutdown as Missed TSA Paychecks and Airport Disruptions Loom
Bloomberg Markets ·
In-DepthHouse passes Senate DHS funding bill to avert DHS shutdown after Johnson reverses course
Fox News — Politics ·
In-DepthCoast Guard warns of “crisis” as DHS shutdown halts May pay, cuts power, and strains overseas missions
Reddit — r/fednews ·
Watch live: Trump signs executive order expanding access to retirement accounts
The Hill ·
CBO: Raising Federal Buyouts to 50% of Salary Would Increase Participation
FEDweek ·
In-DepthMullin: DHS could run out of emergency funds to pay staff in early May
FNN — Budget ·
Navy Updates Privacy Act System of Records for Millennium Cohort Study (N06500-1)
Federal Register — DoD ·
OPM Exempts Schedule C and Schedule G Appointees from Performance Appraisals; May Signal Approach for Schedule P/C
FEDweek ·
OPM Proposed RIF Rule Could Change 50 Years of Seniority Protections — What It Means for Federal Employees
Reddit — r/govfire ·
OPM Proposal Would Change RIF Retention Rules, Reducing Long-Standing Seniority Protections
Reddit — r/govfire ·
In-DepthCoast Guard faces utility shutoffs and mounting debt as shutdown delays pay
Navy Times +1 source ·
Trump administration seeks access to medical records of millions of federal workers
Reddit — r/fednews ·
OPM Memo Updates Performance Appraisal Rules for Schedule Policy/Career Employees
FedSmith ·
In-DepthDHS: More than 1,000 TSA officers forced to leave amid shutdown
The Hill ·
House Appropriations Panel Advances FY2027 FSGG Bill, Rejects Pro-Fed Amendments
NARFE News ·
House Appropriations Panel Advances FY 2027 Funding Bill, Rejects Pro-Federal Employee Amendments
NARFE News ·
Judge Rules Trump’s Authority to Fire Federal Employees Can Be Challenged in Court
Reddit — r/fednews ·
Labor Department to host May 6–7 online forum on compliance with federal wage, safety and workplace laws
Department of Labor — News Releases ·
GAO: Treasury Must Fully Implement Data Protection Controls for Fiscal Service Payment Systems
GAO Reports ·
OPM proposed rule would change RIF retention rules, including removing tenure credit and altering veterans’ preference subgroups
Reddit — r/fednews ·
OPM and GSA to Share Headquarters Space as USDA Relocates in Federal Real Estate Overhaul
FEDmanager +1 source ·
Bipartisan Bill Would Require Governmentwide Anti-Fraud Training for Federal Employees
FEDmanager ·
OPM Proposes New Privacy Act Routine Use for Do Not Pay and Improper Payment Prevention
Federal Register — OPM +1 source ·
Supreme Court Case Could Affect Federal Employee Appeal Rights, Amicus Brief Warns
FEDweek ·
In-DepthTravel industry backs TSA staff working without pay as shutdown raises delay concerns
GovExec — Pay & Benefits ·
In-DepthPartial shutdown ends as Trump signs package providing back pay for furloughed federal employees
FNN — Mike Causey +1 source ·
In-DepthGOP senators press Speaker Johnson to quickly pass DHS funding bill to avert shutdown
The Hill ·
Federal union says Trump order and OPM bargaining rule could cost ‘tens of thousands’ of members, court filing shows
FedScoop ·
Coast Guard Families Face Pay and Support Strains During DHS Shutdown
Reddit — r/fednews ·
Federal workforce cuts and personnel policy changes remain top of mind, NARFE says
FNN — Retirement ·
Two administrative moves draw scrutiny from federal employees and retirees
Federal News Network ·