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Stay updated with breaking news and major events affecting federal employees, including government shutdowns, office closures, emergency announcements, legislative developments, and nationwide issues impacting federal agencies and the federal workforce.

Government Shutdown Officially Over

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithFeb 3, 2026 3:30 PM Categories Federal Workforce News

The partial government shutdown that began last weekend officially ended on Tuesday.

Partial Government Shutdown Begins After Senate Approves Spending Agreement

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJan 29, 2026 6:57 PM | Updated: Feb 3, 2026 3:38 PM Categories Federal Workforce News
Yellow sign reading 'government shutdown' overlaid on an American flag with a silhouette of a ticking clock

The Senate has approved an agreement to fund most of the federal government for the remainder of the fiscal year.

DC Area Offices Closed Again on Tuesday

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJan 26, 2026 7:21 PM | Updated: Jan 28, 2026 9:20 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

The winter storm that swept across much of the country over the weekend has forced a second day of office closures.

Winter Storm Prompts DC Area Office Closures on Monday

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJan 24, 2026 11:12 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

A winter storm moving across the country has prompted office closures in the Washington, DC area on Monday.

Another Government Shutdown? What Federal Employees Need to Know

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJan 23, 2026 4:13 PM | Updated: Jan 31, 2026 10:07 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

President Trump said that he thinks another government shutdown is likely. These are some important considerations for federal employees.

From a Shutdown to the Pay Raise: The Top Federal Employee Stories of 2025

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDec 30, 2025 9:08 AM | Updated: Dec 31, 2025 12:03 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment
Words 'year in review' written in a torn edge design surrounded by paperclips

The longest government shutdown in history, mass layoffs, and unprecedented Christmas holidays are among the most memorable events for federal employees in 2025.

House Votes to Stand Up for Federal Employee Unions Amid TSA Shake-Up

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDec 14, 2025 8:11 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

The House passed a bill that would nullify an Executive Order stripping union protections while the TSA moved to eliminate collective bargaining.

A Nation on Hold: Growing Fallout Pushes Congress Toward Ending Shutdown

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithNov 9, 2025 3:12 PM | Updated: Nov 12, 2025 3:28 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment
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Facing mounting pressure to end the shutdown as more Americans feel the strain, 8 Democrats voted with Republicans late on Sunday to create momentum that could end the shutdown.

Longest Government Shutdown in History

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNov 5, 2025 8:55 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment
Picture of the Capitol building in Washington, DC with yellow tape draped over it in various directions that reads 'shutdown' depicting a partial government shutdown

The ongoing government shutdown is now the longest in U.S. history.

Health Examinations Can Save Your Life

FedSmith.com author Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterBy Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterNov 3, 2025 3:11 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment
Close up of a doctor's hands filling out paperwork while sitting at a desk; a stethoscope is seen lying in the foreground

A retirement seminar tip led to a life-saving discovery during a routine dental visit. Learn how simple medical check-ups can have a huge impact.

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