Remembering Memorial Day: Federal Agency Continuing the Search for Missing American Service Members
On Memorial Day, we honor missing service members. Learn how a federal agency uncovers their stories and why it matters.
Author: Ralph R. Smith
Supremes Reinforce Executive Power Over Independent Agencies, Appeals May Continue
The Supreme Court allowed the President to remove the MSPB Chair with few exceptions, citing substantial executive power for at-will removal.
Dueling Court Decisions: Status of Judicial Review of Executive Order on Unions and National Security
The President’s Executive Order restricting union representation in several agencies for national security reasons is again under attack by a DC district court judge. Here is the latest.
National Security or Union Busting? The Debate Over the Latest Executive Order
The DC Court of Appeals overturned an injunction of a lower court to allow the administration to proceed implementing an executive order expanding LR exclusions.
Inflation, 2026 COLA and the Latest Consumer Price Index
Inflation is at its lowest level since February 2021, just before it started rapidly increasing along with COLA rates for federal retirees.
Probationary Employees Seeking Reinstatement Denied by Court
A DC judge notes that with all the cases filed in court, “whiplash ensued”. Here is a summary of a very recent case decision brought by former probationary employees.
Proposal Restructuring Senior Executive Service Performance Rating System
Are performance ratings for Senior Executive Service members too high? OPM says they are and is proposing a forced distribution system to correct it.
Wild Ride in the Stock Market: Dramatic Swing in TSP Returns During April
TSP returns plunged early in April and then turned back up. Here are the TSP returns for April, 12-months and year-to-date. How will federal employees react?
OPM Implementing Significant Changes in Probationary Period
A new Executive Order and OPM guidance on the probationary period of federal employees will make it even easier to terminate these employees.
Probationary Periods in the Federal Service: The Saga Continues With New Executive Order
A new executive order creates new requirements on agencies for a federal employee to move from a probationary period to a career federal employee.
