Federal Newscast
Daily reporting on the most critical issues for Executive Branch leadership.
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(9/15/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: Low recruiting, but high retention, are putting a financial strain on the U.S. military. The Government Accountability Office estimates that 15% of COVID-19 unemployment relief money went to fraudsters.…September 15, 2023 -
(9/14/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: The Defense Department has adjusted childcare fees to give military families a financial boost. The Veterans Affairs Department is ready to spruce up its delivery of digital services. And the Energy…September 14, 2023
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(9/13/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: The alarm bells can be heard almost everywhere about the negative impacts of a government shutdown. The Labor Department’s spending on new technology has skyrocketed in recent years. And the first…September 13, 2023
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(9/12/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: OMB Director Shalanda Young says GOP budget proposals would “devastate the American people.” A DoD IG report says 20% of sexual assaults are mishandled by the military health care system.…September 12, 2023
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(9/11/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: The IRS is using AI to crack down on 1,600 deadbeat millionaires. Microsoft has disclosed how Chinese hackers accessed the email account of America’s commerce secretary. And the Air National…September 11, 2023
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(9/8/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: There are some big telework changes at the Small Business Administration. The Office of Personnel Management retirement claims backlog climbs for second straight month. And the Space Force has…September 8, 2023
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(9/7/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: A senator and congressman are moving to end government shutdowns once and for all. The Office of the National Cyber Director is developing a new cyber-posture report to help evaluate…September 7, 2023
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(9/6/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: Federal job seekers with a criminal past get a little help from OPM. An IRS watchdog says the agency needs to handle the tax returns of rich people a…September 6, 2023
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(9/5/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: National Guardsmen from five states are helping fight wildfires in Louisiana. GSA is using the Inflation Reduction Act to make over 100 federal buildings all-electric. And OPM says its time…September 5, 2023
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(9/1/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: There’s more GOP pressure on the White House to explain its telework philosophy. New details are out on the impact of artificial intelligence on federal-agency missions. And TIGTA tells the…September 1, 2023
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(8/31/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: The National Security Agency has a new deputy director. More than 1,500 federal personnel help to handle Hurricane Idalia’s destruction. And the Postal Service is having problems delivering the correct…August 31, 2023
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(8/30/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: Following a critical report, the TSA is taking steps to improve its cybersecurity practices. Federal labor unions want the Senate to move fast to confirm Martin O’Malley to lead the Social Security Administration.…August 30, 2023
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In today’s Federal Newscast, presidential advisors are calling for the creation of a “Department of Water” to confront what they say are rapidly evolving water crises.August 29, 2023
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(8/28/23) In today’s Federal Newscast: Exceeding its goal, the VA finds housing for thousands of homeless veterans. An original digital services SWAT team celebrates nine years on the job. And Confederate General A.P. Hill just got his…August 28, 2023