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Senate Sends Trump Defense Bill With 'Arbitrary' Cuts That May Not Save Money
Former Pentagon officials question the wisdom of slashing back-office functions.
Policy
House Panel Approves Measure to Slash Some Pentagon Offices, Make Workforce Reforms
Feds dodged a push from the Trump administration to include retirement cuts in NDAA.
CIO Briefing
Trump Praises the 'Tireless Dedication' of Federal Employees, But Says They Can Do Better
The president made his remarks in announcing Public Service Recognition Week.
CIO Briefing
Trump Fires Shulkin, Taps Personal Physician Ronny Jackson to Lead VA
While a leadership change at the Veterans Affairs Department had been predicted, the nomination of Jackson surprised many.
Policy
After Threatening Veto, Trump Signs $1.3 Trillion Spending Bill to Avoid Shutdown
President says military funding boost convinced him to sign the omnibus measure.
Policy
Trump Reignites Shutdown Possibility With Spending Bill Veto Threat
A veto would almost certainly lead to agencies shuttering come midnight.
Policy
With Shutdown Days Away, Lawmakers Unveil Massive Federal Spending Bill
Congress must approve funding by Friday to keep agencies across government operating.
Policy
After Last-Minute Drama, Congress Passes a Government Funding Bill
After a short “technical” shutdown, Congress early Friday passed a measure that would raise spending levels by $300 billion over the next two years.
Policy
Senate Leaders Announce Two-Year Budget Deal to Boost Spending by $300 Billion
Schumer says agreement will send sequester caps to "ash heaps of history."
CIO Briefing
White House Says All Feds Should Expect to Return to Work Tuesday
Three-day shutdown only led to a half-day furlough for most non-excepted feds.
Policy
Senate Sends Bill to Reopen Government to the House
Government shutdown expected to end just hours after agencies sent employees home.
CIO Briefing
Government Shuts Down After Senate Rejects One-Month Stopgap Spending Bill
Lawmakers did not come up with an alternate plan in time for the midnight deadline.
Policy
UPDATED: See Who Gets Sent Home in a Shutdown
Some agencies would furlough virtually everyone, while others would remain completely open if there is a lapse in appropriations.
Policy
Republicans Rally Ranks for Month-Long Spending Bill to Avoid Shutdown
House Speaker Paul Ryan said he is hopeful "cool heads" will prevent agencies from closing.
CIO Briefing
Feds Avoid Shutdown, But Larger Threat Looms in the New Year
Cuts to federal employees' pay and benefits could serve to offset funding boosts in a spending deal.
Policy
Trump Signs Measure Delaying the Shutdown Threat Until January
Democrats did not support the continuing resolution.
Policy
IG Cites Homeland Security for Abusing Its Power, Blocking Negative Report
One audit finds Trump administration violated court orders when enforcing its initial travel ban.
CIO Briefing
House Votes to Ensure Lawmakers Can Oversee Homeland Security Reorganization
DHS condemns measure that would revoke secretary’s authority to make reforms unilaterally.
News
Contractors Begin Early Shutdown Preparations
Agencies will be forced to shutter their doors on Oct. 1 if Congress fails to pass a spending bill to set agency funding for fiscal 2018.
CIO Briefing