House Democrats Sound Alarm Over OPM Health Data Collection Plan
House Democrats warn OPM’s new health data plan could endanger privacy and spark legal concerns, urging the agency to pause and explain its proposal.
Author: Ian Smith
New Letter Highlights Frustration With OPM’s Handling of Federal Retirement Applications
Four Congressmen are pressing OPM for answers about reported processing delays stemming from the recent surge in the retirement claims backlog.
USPS Halts FERS Contributions Amid Financial Crisis: What Employees Need to Know
USPS will temporarily halt employer FERS pension payments starting April 10 to conserve cash. What does this mean for employees and retirees?
OPM Retirement Backlog Falls 15% in March — First Drop in Six Months
OPM’s retirement backlog was slashed by 15% in March 2026, driven both by processing more retirement claims than received and an increased share of digital claims.
Trump Issues Order to Pay All DHS Employees
President Trump signed a memo to pay all Department of Homeland Security federal employees during the partial shutdown.
The Great Migration West: USDA Relocates Forest Service Headquarters to Salt Lake City
USDA announced plans to move Forest Service headquarters to Utah to put the agency closer to the land and communities that it serves.
DHS Funding Deal Fails to Pass Congress Before Easter Recess
The House and Senate passed different DHS funding bills, but failed to resolve the partial shutdown. However, pay is set to resume for TSA employees.
Trump Orders Immediate TSA Pay Amid Partial Government Shutdown
President Trump directed DHS to pay TSA employees during the ongoing partial government shutdown, citing a national emergency situation.
Can Higher Shipping Rates Save USPS From Financial Collapse?
USPS plans a temporary 8% price hike as it faces rising costs and mounting financial trouble, with a potential cash crisis looming by 2027.
Submit and Pray: Are Recent Federal Retirees Being Left in the Dark by OPM’s New ORA System?
75% of recent retirees find OPM’s new ORA system easy to use—so why are satisfaction levels plummeting after they hit submit? Read our full breakdown of the data.
