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Federal unions, employees urge Senate to take up bill restoring collective bargaining

After the Protect America’s Workforce Act cleared the House, federal unions have been pushing for the Senate to take up the bill’s companion legislation.

DoD lacks reliable data on the number of civilians teleworking, working remotely

HHS reinstates all laid-off employees at workplace safety agency NIOSH

Majority of frontline Social Security employees earn less than a living wage, study finds

A sea of challenges opens up with 105,000 feds retiring

Watchdog urges DHS to address ‘fragmented’ law enforcement hiring

Medicare-funded medical residencies falling short of goals: Report

Recent VA audit finds major gaps in homeless screening, prevention

The TSP millionaires club adds another 5,000 members

Judge gavel, scales of justice and law books in court

More than 100 former DOJ attorneys: Civil rights, vulnerable communities under new threats

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8 federal agency data trends for 2026

In the year ahead, the agencies that win will build data ecosystems designed for adaptability, interoperability and human–AI collaboration.

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A data mesh approach: Helping DoD meet 2027 zero trust needs

Zero trust requires integration across all pillars at the data level. In short, the government needs a data mesh platform to orchestrate these implementations.

Operational Readiness and Resiliency Index: A new model to assess talent, performance

John Mullins and Mark Forman, who help lead the Management Advisory Group, explain how the ORRI framework can help agencies improve their mission outcomes.

CMMC DFARS clause explained: The KO’s checklist contractors never see

DFARS isn’t inventing anything new; it’s carrying out CMMC program policy and telling KOs how to enforce it.

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FILE - The Treasury Building is viewed in Washington, May 4, 2021. The U.S. government has imposed sanctions on a Bosnian state prosecutor who is accused of being complicit in corruption and undermining democratic processes or institutions in the Western Balkans. The Treasury Department says its Office of Foreign Assets Control designated Diana Kajmakovic for sanctions. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

Pandemic watchdog builds AI fraud prevention ‘engine’ trained on millions of COVID program claims

Lawmakers push to overhaul complex reserve duty status system

Shrinking federal office space, more agencies spared from major cuts: Highlights from latest spending bills

Expert Edition: How to build cyber resilience for the quantum era

Lawmakers call for more federal workforce details in latest spending 'minibus'

Cybersecurity of network of connected devices and personal data security, concept on virtual interface with consultant in background

Senate bill will require DoD to review cyber workforce gaps

The Kennedy Center 'Kennedy head:' What it must be thinking!

Trump order targeting defense contractor pay, stock buybacks is 'full of ambiguity'

Your Federal Life — Jan. 14, 2026

Regular, actionable information on the management of the careers and financial lives of federal employees. Drew Friedman speaks with investment advisors, health plan experts and other experts on the federal workforce, their pay and their benefits.

Security Clearance Insecurity

Why Workplace Flexibility Matters for the National Security Workforce

Millions of jobs require a U.S. government security clearance. Getting or keeping one is an anxiety-inducing process shrouded in mystery, and sometimes, urban legend. From drug use and bankruptcy to cryptocurrencies and motorcycle gangs, we unpack all of your top (or most unexpected) security clearance questions. We also talk with some of the leading experts and government officials charged with overseeing the security clearance process and establishing security policies. Security Clearance Insecurity demystifies security clearances, delivers expert insight, and answers the questions you'd never ask at work. Hosted by ClearanceJobs.com's Lindy Kyzer and Sean Bigley, security clearance legal correspondent and regular ClearanceJobs contributor.

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