Government Executive

06/12/2026

ICYMI: A year after the probationary firings, many former federal employees say they're still looking for work, still feeling the fallout and still wondering why they were let go in the first place. Sean Michael Newhouse reports:

A group of former federal probationary employees surveyed more than 300 of their fired colleagues to assess their job searches, mental health and several other topics.

06/12/2026

Federal employees could see a major change in how paid leave works. A new bipartisan proposal would broaden it beyond parental leave to cover more health and caregiving needs, giving workers more flexibility when life happens. Erich Wagner reports:

Bipartisan legislation would grant civilian federal employees up to 12 weeks of paid family and medical leave per year.

06/12/2026

For federal employees under FERS, Social Security isn't just another benefit, it's a key piece of your retirement plan. Tammy Flanagan breaks down what the latest trustees report means, why 2032 matters and the choices Congress may face next. https://buff.ly/FhV7t9T

Most federal employees under FERS rely on Social Security as part of retirement. The latest trustees report suggests the choices to preserve full benefits are getting tougher.

06/11/2026

As debates over the federal workforce continue, new surveys suggest Americans still value a professional, nonpartisan civil service and view government employees more favorably than they did a year ago. Sean Michael Newhouse breaks it down here: https://buff.ly/QE7Mhzh

A survey from the Partnership for Public Service also found that a majority of Americans oppose the Trump administration’s changes to government.

06/11/2026

Retirement is more than picking a date. Join fed retirement expert Tammy Flanagan on Thurs., June 18 at 2 p.m. ET for a practical discussion on avoiding delays, navigating the process and making sure you're financially prepared. Register now: https://buff.ly/fOZwlHM

06/11/2026

A House hearing on Social Security turned into a debate over wait times, staffing and whether the agency's service improvements are as clear-cut as officials say. Erich Wagner reports: https://buff.ly/rpqa6YJ

The Social Security commissioner frequently tried to shout over Democratic lawmakers during the occasionally raucous hearing.

06/11/2026

A year after NIH employees warned of political interference, dozens say the situation has only worsened. Their new declaration argues that what began as disruption has become embedded across the agency. Reporting by Sean Michael Newhouse

The Trump administration has cut staff and grants at the National Institutes of Health, and employees warn further overhauls appear to be likely.

06/10/2026

After spending a year shrinking the workforce, is turning to a strategy that looks surprisingly familiar, from campus outreach to tech talent programs and shared pools. Sean Michael Newhouse reports: https://buff.ly/CDQYtJD

In order for agencies to attain top talent, Office of Personnel Director Scott Kupor pointed to job websites specific to college students, multi-agency position postings and tech recruiting programs…

06/09/2026

A House Democrat is pressing to explain how its proposed non-disclosure policy would work in practice and whether federal employees could be discouraged from speaking up about waste, fraud and abuse. Erich Wagner reports: https://buff.ly/yJU51RI

Rep. Raja Krishnamoorth, D-Ill., expressed “serious concern” about the Office of Personnel Management’s controversial proposal, including its impact on whistleblowers and employees who report…

06/09/2026

AFGE is pressing House lawmakers to again block the Pentagon from implementing President Trump’s order ending collective bargaining rights for many Defense Department employees after a similar effort cleared the House last year but stalled in the Senate. By Erich Wagner https://buff.ly/zpLfgxS

Last year, the House voted to pass its annual defense policy bill with a provision that would have halted implementation of President Trump’s executive order banning collective bargaining at the…