DHS Seeking Bids for Building a Border Wall
Customs and Border Protection is seeking preliminary proposals for contractors to build several “prototype wall structures” around the U.S./Mexico border.
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Trump Administration to Revoke Federal Transgender Bathroom Guidance for Public Schools
The Trump administration has revoked guidelines issued by federal agencies under the Obama administration which instructed public schools to allow transgender students to use their preferred restroom facilities.
Want to Take on the Trump Administration? These Congressmen Have Released a Guide to Help You
Two Congressmen have released a guide for federal employees which they say helps to foster a “safe and responsible disclosure of information” to fight back against a “communications blackout” they say has been employed by the Trump administration.
Legislation Reintroduced to Give Federal Employees 6 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
Legislation has been reintroduced in the new Congress to give federal employees six weeks of paid parental leave for the birth or adoption of a child.
Did Kellyanne Conway Violate Federal Ethics Regulations?
The Office of Government Ethics has said that disciplinary action against Kellyanne Conway appears to be warranted for statements she made which appear to violate her position as a federal employee.
Cutting the Federal Workforce Is Harder Than It Sounds
The Trump administration has said it wants to make cuts to the overall size of the federal workforce, however, the author says that that this may be harder to do than it would seem on the surface.
Trump in 2020? OSC Releases Hatch Act Guidance
The Office of Special Counsel has received numerous questions from federal employees about a possible candidate Trump in the 2020 election. The agency has provided a memo with Hatch Act guidance in the interim.
After Trump: A Surge of Federal Employees Leaving Government?
With a significant percentage of federal employees indicating they may quit if Donald Trump should be elected, the number of retirement claims should have surged more than usual in January. That did not happen.
Life Without Civil Service Protections? Ask Georgia
With its 20-year history of civil service reform, Georgia provides insights into how federal civil service may change under the Trump administration.
Federal Workers Finding Creative Ways to Push Back Against Trump Administration
Many federal employees are unhappy about the election of Donald Trump as president, and organized movements within the federal workforce are taking place.
