Federal Newscast
Daily reporting on the most critical issues for Executive Branch leadership.
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In today’s Federal Newscast, the Defense Department is warning security clearance holders to watch out for a sophisticated phishing email.June 7, 2023 -
(6/6/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: The acting director at Immigration and Customs Enforcement calls it a day. Congressman James Comer urges the President to nominate more permanent Inspectors General. And Air Force pilots can…June 6, 2023
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(6/5/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: TikTok has been banned again. (This time for federal-government contractors). Sen. Elizabeth Warren wants to play “20 questions” with DoD contractors over their pricing practices. And a new bill…June 5, 2023
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(6/2/23) – 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 has the most-recent World…June 2, 2023
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(6/1/23) – 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.June 1, 2023
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(5/31/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: Border Patrol Chief Raul Ortiz prepares to end his 30-year career in 30 days. An Air Force disaster recovery response team is on its way to Guam. And the VA is…May 31, 2023
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(5/30/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: Political campaigns prove to be a minefield for Hatch Act violators. Agencies have expanded their cyber defenses. And the Navy says the Guam typhoon means you can check out anytime…May 30, 2023
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(5/26/23) – In today’s Federal News: President Biden nominates a replacement for outgoing Joint Chiefs Chairman Mark Milley. VA Nurses, numbering about 14,000, have reached an agreement with their union. And there’s not quite a six-digit number…May 26, 2023
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(5/25/23) – On today’s Federal Newscast: Post COVID, FEHB carriers get approval to tweak their coverage. The Post Service is bleeding more money than expected and it’s in the BILLIONS. And GOP lawmakers, seeing China red and…May 25, 2023
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(5/24/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: Investors worry about TSP’s future, if the government defaults on it debt obligations. Marines are spending more time in basic training. And the Thrift Savings Plan makes room for…May 24, 2023
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(5/23/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: Disabled veterans will soon see a cost-of-living adjustment in their benefits. In January, a data error exposed the personnel info of employees from several agencies. And lawmakers want updates on the growing…May 23, 2023
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(5/22/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.) wants to give an extra billion dollars to rank-and-file TSA workers. The Postal Service’s long-awaited dashboard, to track on-time mail delivery, is now live. And a…May 22, 2023
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(5/19/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: One senator thinks preserving a secret Parisian butchers’ language was a waste of American tax dollars. Lawmakers want to know what the State Department is going to do about the huge backlog of…May 19, 2023
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(5/18/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: Employees at DoJ urge Congress to oppose an abortion ban that would impact health benefits for feds. Collin Kahl will soon return to Stanford after helping steer the DoD policy ship…May 18, 2023