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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.

Telework in Crosshairs After DOGE Meeting

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDec 5, 2024 4:46 PM | Updated: Jun 9, 2025 1:06 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment
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A new report released at the first Senate DOGE Caucus meeting highlights locality pay abuses enabled by telework.

What Federal Employees Should Know About DOGE

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNov 25, 2024 1:15 PM | Updated: Mar 3, 2025 3:41 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment
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There has been a lot of news about the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). What could this mean for federal employees?

Report Shows Congress’s Push Against Remote Work Misfires

FedSmith.com author Gleb TsipurskyBy Gleb TsipurskyNov 12, 2024 2:20 PM | Updated: Jan 14, 2025 8:26 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

The author says that a report from OMB on telework shows that concerns from Congress about telework are unwarranted.

Federal Workforce Changes Likely In Second Trump Administration

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithNov 12, 2024 8:15 AM | Updated: Dec 5, 2024 11:36 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment
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A second term for President Trump will likely result in reimposing changes he made in his first term. Here is a summary of the most important changes likely to emerge.

As More States Aim to Legalize Marijuana, Here’s What Federal Employees Need To Know

FedSmith.com author Mathew B. Tully, Esq.By Mathew B. Tully, Esq.Nov 4, 2024 1:35 PM | Updated: Jun 9, 2025 8:49 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment
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More states have legalized marijuana, but it is still illegal at the federal level. What does this mean for federal employees?

What Does Telework for Federal Employees Look Like Under a Harris, or Trump Administration?

FedSmith.com author Mathew B. Tully, Esq.By Mathew B. Tully, Esq.Oct 30, 2024 1:45 PM | Updated: Jun 11, 2025 4:20 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment
A millennial aged man is seen conducting telework in his kitchen as he talks on the phone and looks at a document with his laptop and a cup of coffee sitting on the counter in front of him

What is likely to happen with the federal government’s telework policies after the election?

Telework Prompts Liquidation of Federal Real Estate

FedSmith.com author Gleb TsipurskyBy Gleb TsipurskyOct 28, 2024 1:50 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

The federal government is looking at ways to reduce its real estate holdings in light of more federal employees teleworking.

Federal Employees and Political Donations in 2024 Election Cycle

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithOct 25, 2024 9:05 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment
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The federal government is a large organization, presumably with an apolitical workforce to serve the public interest. Which political party do federal employees support with their political donations?

Presidential Survey: Do Readers Prefer Harris or Trump as Next President?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithOct 15, 2024 8:30 AM | Updated: Oct 28, 2024 8:54 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment
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Harris or Trump? Presidential surveys of potential 2024 voters consistently show a tight election. Here are the preferences of FedSmith readers from our recent survey.

Harris or Trump: Who Will Receive Your Vote?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithOct 3, 2024 7:05 AM | Updated: Oct 16, 2024 5:43 PM Categories Federal Workforce News

Who are federal employees planning to support in the upcoming election? Share your feedback in our latest survey.

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