The Department of Homeland Security’s Cyber Safety Review Board will look into an alleged China-linked hack of U.S. telecom networks.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Defense Department’s contract obligations, payroll spending and grant awards across the country totaled 609.2 billion dollars in fiscal 2023, which is equivalent to 2.2% of the United States GDP. Approximately 59% that went to…

In today’s Federal Newscast, the Office of Personnel Management is forced to evacuate its headquarters due to water troubles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today’s Federal Newscast, the Securities and Exchange Commission fines four companies for misleading disclosures about a major cybersecurity hack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today’s Federal Newscast, the Postal Service is joining the Biden administration’s efforts to combat opioid overdoses.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today’s Federal Newscast, the Education Department has alerted its union that the agency plans to offer early retirements to employees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today’s Federal Newscast, the Army is putting a lot of focus on fixing its housing this year.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Union officials are urging Labor Department leaders to continue negotiating over return-to-office changes. About 7,500 Labor Department employees will have to report to work in person at least half of their work hours beginning in…

At the same time, recovery efforts continue for Hurricane Helene, with 3,000 National Guard members from 13 states and 1,500 active-duty soldiers engaged in various missions across the region. Learn more about your ad choices.…

USPS expects to make 7,500 temporary hires for its busy year-end peak season, 2,500 fewer than last year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FEMA took in more than 250,000 disaster assistance applications on Sunday alone, the most new registrations the agency has ever received in one day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feds impacted by the hurricane can then use the extra paid time off during the emergency, without having to dip into their own leave hours.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a new memo to DHS staff, the department’s top lawyer runs down what is and isn’t allowed under the Hatch Act.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the wake of Hurricane Helene’s devastation a top Republican on the House Homeland Security Committee is asking questions about the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s advanced forecasting models. New York Congressman Anthony D’Esposito, Chairman of…