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Cybersecurity
OPM to Rebid Identity Theft Protection Contract Affecting Millions of Hack Victims
The current contract, which cost the government $340 million over three years, is set to expire Dec. 31.
CIO Briefing
What Democrats Winning the House Means for Federal Employees
The (likely) next oversight chairman promises more accountability for the Trump administration.
Cybersecurity
Judge Says Government Faces ‘Uphill Battle’ to Prove OPM Hack Victims Don’t Have Standing to Sue
Unions seek to reverse lower court's dismissal of their pursuit for lifetime protections.
CIO Briefing
Trump Demands 5 Percent Spending Cuts From Every Cabinet Agency
Reductions will "get rid of the fat," president says.
CIO Briefing
Trump Administration to Create New Pay Systems for Some Federal Jobs
OPM will also expedite hiring for some occupations.
CIO Briefing
White House Replaces Federal Personnel Director in Surprise Shakeup
Margaret Weichert, the deputy director for management at the Office of Management and Budget, will serve as acting OPM director.
CIO Briefing
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