Trump Nominates Scott Kupor for OPM Director
President-elect Trump’s nominee for OPM reflects his view on how to restructure government.
How Much Should You Contribute to the TSP in 2025?
The 2025 TSP contribution limits have increased, giving federal employees an even better opportunity to save for retirement.
Federal Employees Face Telework Limits, Hiring Freeze on Trump’s First Day
The inauguration of Donald Trump is fast approaching. Reports of Executive Orders on his first day on telework and a federal hiring freeze are now surfacing.
Losing Required Security Clearance and Lose Job
An FBI employee who failed three separate lie detector tests lost his top secret security clearance, and the Justice Department removed him. See what happened when he tried a discrimination complaint to challenge the removal.
First Bills Targeting Federal Employees Introduced in New Congress
Several bills have been introduced in the new Congress that could impact federal employees’ pay and benefits.
Elections Matter: Federal Agencies Likely to Be Impacted
With Republicans becoming the majority in Congress, federal agencies will see a number of changes. These are some that may be targeted for extinction or downsizing.
OPM Retirement Claims Processing Finishes 2024 in Strong Position
The OPM retirement backlog was slashed in 2024 to levels not seen since 2016. Here is a detailed breakdown of the numbers.
Gen AI Could Be the Last Line of Defense for Federal Jobs
Learning how to utilize artificial intelligence tools can help federal employees adapt to a changing work environment.
Will Federal Employees Get an Extra Holiday for Inauguration Day?
Inauguration Day in 2025 presents a unique scenario for federal employees in the Washington, DC area.
Snow Closes Agency Offices in DC for Second Day in a Row
Snow has caused federal agency offices in the Washington, DC area to close for the second day in a row.
