Joint Chiefs of Staff

FILE - This May 25, 2021, file photo shows a U.S. Passport cover in Washington. Americans hoping to travel abroad this summer may have to delay their plans if they need new or renewed passports. Would-be travelers are overwhelming federal offices as the lifting of COVID-19 travel restrictions unleashes a pent-up demand for passports. Wait times for new passports and renewals are now up to 18 weeks and those seeking expedited appointments can take up to 12 weeks. (AP Photo/Eileen Putman, File)

State Dept. says it’s back to sending passports out at pre-pandemic levels

In today’s Federal Newscast, the State Department says it can now get passports out to customers in a matter of weeks.

Federal Newscast

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Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Mark Milley arrives to the chamber ahead of President Joe Biden speaking to a joint session of Congress, Wednesday, April 28, 2021, in the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol in Washington. (Melina Mara/The Washington Post via AP, Pool)

Top general drops opposition to change in sex assault policy

Defense

In this photo taken Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, U.S Army troops training to serve as instructors participate in the new Army combat fitness test at the 108th Air Defense Artillery Brigade compound at Fort Bragg, N.C. The Army National Guard is looking for nearly 5,000 fitness instructors and buying roughly $40 million in workout equipment in the next seven months to help its soldiers meet new physical fitness standards being set by the military service. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Army getting some help keeping their troops in shape

Federal Newscast

A Boeing 737 Max airplane being built for Norwegian Air International taxis for a test flight, Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019, at Renton Municipal Airport in Renton, Wash. The chairman of the House Transportation Committee said Wednesday that an FAA analysis of the 737 Max performed after a fatal crash in 2018 predicted

Independent panel finds FAA put Boeing 737 Max through ‘rigorous’ vetting

Federal Newscast

Pentagon’s number-two officer vows to fix software acquisition ‘nightmare’

Defense

Probe clears acting defense head of alleged bias in Pentagon

Defense News

A kitchen server places breakfast out in an empty cafeteria at Kyrene De Las Lomas Elementary School Thursday, April 26, 2018, in Phoenix. Teachers in Arizona and Colorado walked out of their classes over low salaries keeping hundreds of thousands of students out of school. It's the latest in a series of strikes across the nation over low teacher pay. (AP Photo/Matt York)

New plan recommends reducing food waste at federal buildings

Federal Newscast

Appropriators push back against plan to reallocate MILCON funds to border

Congress

Congressman wants OSC to reconsider ban on impeachment talk

Federal Newscast

How one agency cut over $4.5B in improper payments

Federal Newscast

Is Force of the Future back from the dead?

Defense News

NSA21 brings new look, same mission for agency

The National Security Agency’s approach to 21st century threats comes with six new directives and a new look for part of its two-pronged mission.

Technology

Joint Chiefs chairman travels to Vatican City, UN, Times Square

Marine Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, racked up some frequent flier miles recently as he traveled from New York City…

Defense

Organizational changes on DoD wishlist for NDAA

Defense

The Defense Department is looking at changing the roles of the combatant commands and Joint Chiefs of Staff .