Federal Newscast
Daily reporting on the most critical issues for Executive Branch leadership.
-
(11/29/22) – In today’s Federal Newscast: The military’s Science and Technology Reinvention Laboratories can now pay you $226,000 per year. The National Science Foundation experiments with more working from home. And the cost of sending…November 29, 2022 -
(11/28/22) – In today’s Federal Newscast: The Social Security Administration says it needs billions more to deliver for Americans. The federal government saw an overall drop in improper payments in fiscal 2022. And federal employees…November 28, 2022
-
(11/23/22) – In today’s Federal Newscast: Two former VA employees are likely headed to federal prison for their $3 million scheme. A lead cyber agency is on the hunt for a key piece of technology.…November 23, 2022
-
(11/22/22) – In today’s Federal Newscast: Two congressmen want to know what agencies are doing to ensure clean water across America. DOJ wants agencies to provide more information in different lanugages. And the House Modernization…November 22, 2022
-
(11/21/22) – In today’s Federal Newscast: Small businesses get some inflation relief from the SBA. Federal first responders, with on-the-job injuries, may soon get better retirement benefits. And federal prosecutors have filed charges following a…November 21, 2022
-
(11/18/22) – In today’s Federal Newscast: A bill meant to standardize mail-in ballots for federal elections is heading to the House floor. A long-running dispute between employees and the Education Department has reached a settlement.…November 18, 2022
-
(11/17/22) – In today’s Federal Newscast: The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is actually leading to stuff being fixed. The Defense Logistics Agency gets a step closer to hitting the spot with G-Invoicing. And the GSA looks…November 17, 2022
-
(11/16/22) – In today’s Federal Newscast: OPM is urged to disallow salary history in both the hiring and pay-setting processes. The VA is taking corrective action after disclosing the vaccination status of more than half…November 16, 2022
-
(11/15/22) – In today’s Federal Newscast: The Pentagon continues to face challenges in responding to cyber-attacks on military networks. Agencies may get some help with training for human resources specialists. And the Defense Department still…November 15, 2022
-
(11/14/22) – In today’s Federal Newscast: The Air Force and Space Force are offering a day off for servicemembers to get the latest shot. Three agencies are teaming up to help veterans better understand their…November 14, 2022
-
(11/10/22) – In today’s Federal Newscast: It looks like the TSA has a screening machine that discriminates. The hiring surge at the Internal Revenue Service continues. And the Defense Department has a new chief of…November 10, 2022
-
(11/9/22) – In today’s Federal Newscast: Boasting a 91% success rate, the IRS rakes in $31 billion dollars from tax cheats. A new director has been named at the NIH to run what’s called, “NCATS.”…November 9, 2022
-
(11/8/22) – In today’s Federal Newscast: The world continues to have fewer TSP millionaires. AFGE continues to grow. And VA healthcare embraces the possibly toxic today.November 8, 2022
-
(11/7/22) – In today’s Federal Newscast: GAO warns the Coast Guard that it’s way behind improving safety aboard older commercial fishing vessels. EV-driving DoD employees will have an easier time charging their vehicles in 2023.…November 7, 2022