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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.

Remembering Memorial Day: Federal Agency Continuing the Search for Missing American Service Members

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMay 24, 2025 5:49 PM | Updated: May 26, 2025 3:47 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

On Memorial Day, we honor missing service members. Learn how a federal agency uncovers their stories and why it matters.

Federal Return-to-Office Orders Are Backfiring on Productivity and Public Service

FedSmith.com author Gleb TsipurskyBy Gleb TsipurskyMay 7, 2025 2:35 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

The author says that return to office mandates in the federal government have led to significant problems for federal employees.

Federal Employees Are a Pot of Gold

FedSmith.com author Joe SwerdzewskiBy Joe SwerdzewskiMay 6, 2025 1:10 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment
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The author says that the current political situation has led to federal employees being treated like a commodity.

Legislation Reintroduced to Make Workers’ Memorial Day a Federal Holiday

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 3, 2025 8:01 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

Federal employees could have another paid holiday for Workers’ Memorial Day if a new bill were to become law.

House Oversight Committee Advances Benefits Cuts Package

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 30, 2025 8:46 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

The House Oversight Committee advanced legislation that contains cuts to federal employee benefits.

Federal Employees and Volunteerism

By James E. PattersonApr 23, 2025 3:25 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

One former federal employee shares his experience of how volunteering can help the local community.

Legislation Would Give Federal Employees Another Holiday for Easter

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 19, 2025 7:30 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment
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Legislation has been introduced to make the Monday after Easter Sunday a federal holiday.

Trump Extends Hiring Freeze

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 17, 2025 6:15 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment
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President Trump has extended the hiring freeze on civilian federal employees in the executive branch.

From Paper to Digital: Trump Calls for Ending Use of Paper Checks in Government to Root Out Fraud and Waste

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMar 26, 2025 2:37 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment
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Two new executive orders will make major changes to the government’s financial operations in an effort to reduce financial fraud and waste.

In About-Face, Judge Says Unions Can Sue over Trump’s Mass Firings

Mar 26, 2025 12:04 PM Leave a comment

A federal judge in San Francisco has changed his mind and ruled that unions representing federal workers can sue over the Trump administration’s mass firings of recently hired government employees in court rather than challenging them before federal agencies.

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