DOD implements new review process for consulting contracts (>$1M) & IT services (>$10M), seeking DOGE approval for cost savings, excluding direct defense & IT providers. Aiming for efficiency & in-house solutions.
The Trump administration's Homeland Security Task Forces aim to combat transnational crime, raising concerns about reduced prosecutorial independence, DEA involvement, and focus shift from major threats to immigration enforcement.
National Park Service faces staffing shortages despite 'Operation Chance' to fill leadership roles. Internal transfers may create new vacancies amidst hiring freezes and potential workforce reductions.
Understand TSP, Roth TSP, and the Rule of 55 for federal employees. Learn about early withdrawals, penalties, tax-free options, and avoiding common mistakes for retirement savings.
OPM's new performance management criteria aim for rigor and realism, addressing inflated ratings and pass-fail systems. Key issues include political bias, forced rankings, and agency-specific needs.
States challenge Transportation Dept.'s move to withhold funds over abortion laws & immigration enforcement cooperation. Court questions authority over congressionally approved financing. Key clash over sanctuary cities.
Trump's executive order mandated Education Department drawdown, sparking disputes over program control transfer to the Labor Department. Democrats object, citing lack of authority and potential inefficiencies in managing education grants.
USPS faces union vote on a 3-year agreement with wage rises & no-layoff defenses. David Steiner named postmaster general, promising postal agency independence amidst privatization concerns.
A federal judge blocked Trump's NIH grant terminations, calling them 'arbitrary' and discriminatory against LGBTQ+ research and racial minorities. The cuts, impacting health research, sparked widespread concern.
Andrea Lucas' potential leadership at the EEOC raises concerns about the future of harassment, pregnancy, and gender identity discrimination protections. Focus on potential policy shifts and impact on civil rights claims.
X sues New York over the 'Stop Hiding Hate' Act, claiming it violates free speech and mirrors California's AB 587, which X successfully challenged. The law mandates social media platforms report content moderation policies.
Civic tech leaders strategize post-DOGE, emphasizing state collaboration, accessibility, and public perception. Concerns rise over government modernization and Elon Musk's impact on CX strategies.
