Federal Newscast

Daily reporting on the most critical issues for Executive Branch leadership.


  • (4/27/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: A no-show job and 31 government-paid trips to Orlando, leave an Army contracting officer to plead guilty to conspiracy and 10 counts of theft. Senators Braun and Ernst revive a…
    April 27, 2023
  • (4/26/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: With robberies against postal workers at epidemic levels, Senate Majority Whip Dick Durban implores the Justice Department to aggressively prosecute. NASA continues to struggle attempting to keep up with diversity in federal workforce. And the Veterans…
    April 26, 2023
  • (4/25/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: A court awards some Oregon VA employees, added leave and back pay in a COVID-related case. An alleged transgression costs a major government contractor $22 million. And the Technology Modernization Fund…
    April 25, 2023
  • (4/24/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s debt limit proposal evokes backlash from the largest federal employee union. The Department of Homeland Security announces new measures to address AI advances, as well as threats…
    April 24, 2023
  • (4/21/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: The Postal Service’s regulator is reviewing the agency’s plans to consolidate its delivery network. The Secret Service has a new deputy director. And lawmakers are still trying to figure…
    April 21, 2023
  • (4/20/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: Other than strong Marine Corps numbers, recruiting struggles continue across the military. The Inspector General at the Energy Department says she needs more funding. And federal employees may soon…
    April 20, 2023
  • (4/19/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin directs DoD’s CIO to immediately issue new procedures on handling classified information. A Biden cabinet secretary gets called out for violating the Hatch Act. And OPM…
    April 19, 2023
  • (4/18/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: The VA and NIH are launching a five-year study into the chronic condition known as Gulf War Illness. The Defense Department has named a new director for its Civilian Protection Center of Excellence. And the final…
    April 18, 2023
  • (4/17/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: The President’s new federal telework guidance elicits backlash from House Republicans. The Postal Service inspector general’s office and the IRS are teaming up to stop tax-refund fraud. And the Pregnant Workers Fairness…
    April 17, 2023
  • (4/14/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: The False Claims Act brings the Justice Department $3 million from software giant Adobe. The Government Publishing Office makes some high-tech moves to make passports more secure. And with a…
    April 14, 2023
  • (4/13/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: The FAA is conducting a pilot program that does not include a human pilot. The Defense Department wants to know what creates risk factors for military families. And a much-needed fix…
    April 13, 2023
  • (4/12/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: Lawmakers try to strengthen a law designed to stop illegal opioids from coming through the mail. OMB is close to finalizing new requirements for software security. And the FCC launches…
    April 12, 2023
  • If you see a robed figure on the corner with a sign reading, “The End is Near,” take note. He could be talking to federal contractors. The longer the debt limit debate in Congress drags on,…
    April 11, 2023
  • Lots of nation’s impinge on the Arctic Circle. Even more try to use it strategically, like China. That’s why, for years, the U.S. Coast Guard has been stepping up its patrols in the Arctic and why…
    April 11, 2023