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In today's Federal Newscast: The Pentagon IG wants an investigation to find out what happened to 21 vanished shipping containers in Kuwait. The deputy secretary at Homeland Security is retiring and heading to Atlanta. And NASA and Microsoft joined forces with young people in a big DC STEM space, with an eye toward space.
In today's Federal Newscast: The Philadelphia 15, Black sailors from the 1940s who received bad-conduct discharges, are now deemed as honorable. The Space Force looks to launch a National Guard into its orbit. And thousands of VA police officers will soon be wearing body cameras.
In today's Federal Newscast: HUD's customer experience leader is stepping down. A new 30-member team's been picked to focus on ways to improve the Army experience for women. And Lt. Gen. Leonidas Polk is the latest loser among Confederate leaders.
In today's Federal Newscast: The IRS has its third new technology leader in four months. Reforms to the national security classification system were just passed by the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence. And a hefty pay raise is in the works for American service members.
In today's Federal Newscast: The Homeland Security IG's deleted texts continue to vex Democrats in congress. A GOP-controlled House committee votes to fully fund the President's $300B request for the Dept of Veterans Affairs. And FEHB enrollees will soon be empowered to amass a bigger nest egg for health care expenses.
In today's Federal Newscast: Senator Ron Wyden thinks spy agencies might be going too far to get data on Americans. The Treasury's IG says the IRS could improve on how it awards cash to whistleblowers. And Congress looks to eliminate the Pentagon’s office of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation.
In today's Federal Newscast: OPM boosts awareness for those seeking and those running federal internship programs. HHS is close to finalizing an update to its data management strategy. And the 45-day suspension is extended for horse-drawn caissons at Arlington National Cemetery funerals.
In today's Federal Newscast: Testifying to deleted texts is the latest reason Congressman Bennie Thompson is giving for the immediate resignation of Homeland Security's Inspector General. With military readiness impacted, GAO highlights DoD lowlights of weapons acquisitions programs taking too long and exceeding cost estimates. And contractors finally have a new timeline for the OASIS+ contract.
In today's Federal Newscast, lawmakers look to address what they say is troubling behavior by the Department of Homeland Security’s inspector general.
In today's Federal Newscast, the Defense Department is warning security clearance holders to watch out for a sophisticated phishing email.
In today's Federal Newscast: The acting director at Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) calls it a day. Congressman James Comer urges the president to nominate more permanent inspectors general. And Air Force pilots can extend their military commitments and land a cool $50,000 bonus.
In today's Federal Newscast: TikTok has been banned again, this time for federal contractors. Sen. Elizabeth Warren wants to play 20 questions with DoD contractors over their pricing practices. And a new bill would strengthen a VA program that supports caregivers of veterans injured in the line of duty.
In today's Federal Newscast: It's a mixed-bag in May for the Thrift Savings Plan. President Biden picks an Air Force Lt. Gen. to lead the Defense Intelligence Agency. And Houston leads the nation in dogs biting letter carriers.
In today's Federal Newscast: President Biden has nominated a new Commandant of the Marines Corps. We have the latest "trust" numbers in a survey about federal employees. And the price of a stamp is going up again.