OversightUS stops Chinese-backed crypto firm from owning land near nuke basePresident Joe Biden's order forces the divestment of property operated as a crypto mining facility near Francis E. Warren Air Force Base.
Retirement processing has slowed in 2024 for outgoing federal workersOPM has been working to take control of its unwieldy retirement system for years, with understaffing and physical paperwork bogging down the process.
Ask Reg: As a retired fed, am I also able to collect Social Security?Social Security limits depend, in part, on length of earning.
Federal workers, both Democrat and Republican, eager to vote this fallPast behavior shows this population will show up big at the polls. How feds will vote is less clear.
Office reentry pushing feds to job hunt, Federal Times survey showsOf those who left their government job, more than a third said the ability to work to telework was the deciding factor.
Government dress codes? They’re old hat, federal workers say in surveyThe consensus was that workplace dress has relaxed, if it even changed at all since 2020.
‘No greater honor’: Federal retirees proud of public service in surveyA desire to serve the public principally motivated many of the more than 530 respondents to pursue a career, long or short, in the federal government.
Is Memorial Day a federal holiday for government workers?Since Nov. 11, 2001, more than 7,000 U.S. service members and 8,000 contractors have died in conflicts in Iraq, Afghanistan and associated battles.
Ask Reg: I want to retire this month. What’s the best day to do it?Here's some advice on when to retire in a pay period.
Federal workers, both Democrat and Republican, eager to vote this fallPast behavior shows this population will show up big at the polls. How feds will vote is less clear.
Watchdog blasts VA for errors leading to $11M in improper bonuses A watchdog report criticized VA leaders for mistakes in handling $11 million in bonuses for senior department leaders.
Biden says US won’t supply weapons for Israel to attack RafahU.S. will still supply Iron Dome rocket interceptors and other defensive arms.
Special delivery: USPS to collect donations for local food banks May 11Your local postal carrier will take canned goods for donation this weekend.
Senate defense panel faces uphill battle in ditching debt ceiling capsA bipartisan push to grow the FY25 defense budget beyond the debt ceiling caps faces strong headwinds in the Senate and House.
Ask Reg: Can I retire with just five years of civil service?Here's how long it takes to be vested in the federal retirement system.
FDIC fostered ‘misogynistic,’ ‘patriarchal’ workplace, report findsMore than 500 workers reported incidents of harassment, discrimination and other issues, a law firm found.
Senators wary of VA plans to trim employee numbersVA leaders have said they plan to trim about 10,000 department posts in fiscal year 2025 in an effort to better manage their workforce.
US stops Chinese-backed crypto firm from owning land near nuke basePresident Joe Biden's order forces the divestment of property operated as a crypto mining facility near Francis E. Warren Air Force Base.By Fatima Hussein and Zeke Miller, The Associated Press28 hours ago
Retirement processing has slowed in 2024 for outgoing federal workersOPM has been working to take control of its unwieldy retirement system for years, with understaffing and physical paperwork bogging down the process.
Ask Reg: As a retired fed, am I also able to collect Social Security?Social Security limits depend, in part, on length of earning.
Ask Reg: I want to retire this month. What’s the best day to do it?Here's some advice on when to retire in a pay period.
RetirementAsk Reg: Can I retire with just five years of civil service?Here's how long it takes to be vested in the federal retirement system.
Ask Reg: What happens to my 6c retirement if I take a different job?6c retirement is a special system for law enforcement and other hazardous occupations.
Medicare, Social Security go-broke dates pushed back by strong economyMedicare’s go-broke date for its hospital insurance trust fund was pushed back five years to 2036, Social Security’s trust funds run into trouble in 2035.
Retirement processing has slowed in 2024 for outgoing federal workersOPM has been working to take control of its unwieldy retirement system for years, with understaffing and physical paperwork bogging down the process.By Molly Weisner3 hours ago
Retirement processing has slowed in 2024 for outgoing federal workersOPM has been working to take control of its unwieldy retirement system for years, with understaffing and physical paperwork bogging down the process.By Molly Weisner3 hours ago
Disinformation creates ‘precarious year for democracy,’ experts warnSome of the messaging meant to sow division is reaching veterans and service members by preying on their sense of duty to the U.S.By Nikki Wentling2 days ago
SOF Week highlights and AI-driven fighter jets | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 5.11.24Special forces tech and capabilities were on display at SOF Week in Tampa, and AI takes the controls on an F-16. Plus: new undersea drones.