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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.

House Republicans Turn Up the Heat on Telework Investigations

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAug 9, 2023 3:45 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

A House Committee is not letting up on its scrutiny of elevated levels of post-pandemic telework.

Early Departure in Effect for DC Area Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAug 7, 2023 2:34 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

Federal employees in the Washington, DC were sent home two hours early on August 7, 2023 due to the threat of severe weather.

Legislation Would Allow Marijuana Users Access to Federal Employment

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAug 4, 2023 6:17 AM | Updated: Jan 14, 2025 8:41 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

A new bill would prevent current or past marijuana use from disqualifying individuals from working for the federal government.

House Subcommittee Launches Investigation Into COVID Vaccine Mandates

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAug 2, 2023 11:14 AM | Updated: Jun 9, 2025 8:48 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment
Four vials labeled 'COVID-19 vaccine'

A House Subcommittee has launched an investigation into the COVID vaccine mandates, including the federal employee vaccine mandate.

Bill Would Allow Suing Federal Employees Who Restrict Free Speech

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAug 1, 2023 5:50 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment
Group of businessman with brown paper bags on their heads with "CENSORED" word written on the bags

Legislation has been introduced to allow federal employees to be sued for violating Americans’ free speech rights.

Bill Would Ban Federal Employees From Using the Term “Latinx”

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJul 25, 2023 7:47 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

Legislation has been introduced to purge the term “Latinx” from the federal government’s lexicon.

Senator Seeks to Ban Schedule F Through 2024 NDAA

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJul 20, 2023 8:28 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

One Senator is seeking to use the 2024 NDAA to ban Schedule F.

Moving Forward After the Federal Employee Vaccine Mandate

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJun 14, 2023 1:22 PM | Updated: Jun 9, 2025 8:48 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

What are some of the implications of the government rescinding the federal employee vaccine mandate?

OPM Pushes Telework Amidst Smog Conditions in DC

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJun 8, 2023 3:34 PM | Updated: Jan 14, 2025 9:41 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

OPM is encouraging federal employees to telework because of poor air quality in the Washington, DC area from Canadian wildfires.

The President’s Kennedy Problem

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJun 8, 2023 8:36 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

America today bears a resemblance to the 1960’s. A recent poll portends political surprises to come.

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