Union warns EPA’s switch from desk phones to calling software may cause 9-1-1 failures
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Social Security chief highlights customer service gains after shifting staff to tackle backlogs
Hiring & Workforce
Federal News Network ·
Oracle wins $400M contract to build first governmentwide federal HR system
Hiring & Workforce
FedScoop ·
Executive Actions and OPM Guidance Reshaped Probationary Employment Rules, Cutting Staff at Some Agencies
GAO report: since Jan. 2025, agencies cut probationary-employees and trial-period staff after executive actions and OPM guidance reshaped initial service rules.
GAO Reports·
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In-DepthWhat Schedule F means for federal employees: reclassification, civil service protections, and job security
Policy & Legislation
Nextgov/FCW ·
In-DepthTrump signs order moving thousands of federal employees into Schedule F
Policy & Legislation
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In-DepthDHS warns it will again stop paying employees in May if shutdown continues
Policy & Legislation
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Union warns EPA’s switch from desk phones to calling software may cause 9-1-1 failures
Policy & Legislation
Reddit — r/fednews ·
Social Security chief highlights customer service gains after shifting staff to tackle backlogs
Hiring & Workforce
Federal News Network ·
Oracle wins $400M contract to build first governmentwide federal HR system
Hiring & Workforce
FedScoop ·
In-DepthWhat Schedule F means for federal employees: reclassification, civil service protections, and job security
Policy & Legislation
Nextgov/FCW ·
In-DepthTrump signs order moving thousands of federal employees into Schedule F
Policy & Legislation
Nextgov/FCW +1 source ·
In-DepthDHS warns it will again stop paying employees in May if shutdown continues
Policy & Legislation
GovExec — Pay & Benefits ·
Pay & Compensation
OPM’s Kupor Frames New ‘Critical Position Pay’ Authority Up to $400K as a Talent Exchange Tool
FEDweek ·
In-DepthHouse Republicans reject efforts to boost 2027 federal pay, dismiss Trump pay-freeze talk as politics
GovExec — Pay & Benefits ·
In-DepthHouse advances $1.15T defense bill with military pay raise and housing allowance changes
Navy Times ·
In-DepthHouse-passed defense bill includes military pay raises and changes to housing allowance
Military Times ·
In-DepthHouse-passed $1.15T defense bill includes military pay raises and BAH changes
Marine Corps Times ·
Federal Employee Pay Hits Record Average, but Demographics and Turnover Drive Much of the Increase
FedSmith ·
In-DepthFederal Employees Are Watching Early Signs of a Possible 2027 Pay Freeze
Serving Those Who Serve ·
In-DepthDoD proposes 2027 troop pay raise while cutting incentives and PCS/travel funding
FNN — Benefits ·
Health & Benefits
Trump administration orders insurers to step up fraud investigations in federal employee health programs
Fox News — Politics ·
GAO: VA Scheduling Systems Are Fragmented as Oracle EHR Rollout Faces Delays
GAO Reports ·
Integrated VA data helps improve care coordination for homeless Veterans
VA News ·
Fraud alert: Beware the “Veterans Savings Program” postcard scam
VA News ·
OPM Partners With White House Task Force to Combat Fraud and Strengthen Health Benefits Oversight
OPM News ·
Report: VA denies military sexual trauma disability claims more often than combat injuries
Task & Purpose ·
Understanding the 2026 Roth and TSP changes: What federal employees need to know now
Federal News Network ·
Report Urges VA and Congress to Fix Disability Evaluations for Military Sexual Trauma Claims
Reddit — r/veterans ·
Policy & Legislation
EPA replaced employee desk phones with calling software; union warns 9-1-1 location may not work reliably
The Hill ·
GAO: GSA’s Federal Buildings Database Still Contains Inaccuracies and Outdated Data
FEDweek ·
Lawmaker seeks answers on proposed NDAs for federal employees
Federal News Network ·
House Passes Bills on Federal Employee Bonuses and Financial Management Controls
FEDweek ·
In-DepthFederal appeals court keeps VA union contract in place for 300,000 employees amid lawsuit over executive order
FNN — Unions ·
In-DepthHASC amendment would block Trump EO ending collective bargaining rights for DoD civilians
Federal News Network ·
In-DepthExecutive Order Reclassifies About 8,000 Federal Jobs to Schedule Policy/Career (Excepted Service)
NARFE News ·
House passes bill to speed first union contracts, with 20 Republicans joining
NPR — National Security +1 source ·
Military
Pentagon to create ‘Joint Warfighting Evaluation’ for general and admiral promotions
Task & Purpose ·
Fairness in Veterans’ Education Act Would Fix an Overlooked GI Bill Administrative Issue
ClearanceJobs News ·
Jewish Veterans Incorrectly Buried Under Latin Crosses Receive New Headstones
Military.com ·
Female Navy Officers Say They Fear a Career Cap After Hegseth Cuts Women from Promotions List
Military.com ·
Navy considers allowing sailors to use meal cards at on-base chain restaurants
Task & Purpose +1 source ·
Air Force cuts FY 2026 reenlistment bonus-eligible career fields by 73%
Air Force Times +1 source ·
Travis Air Force Base EFMP Families Received Expanded Support Before Pilot Program Ended
Military.com +1 source ·
Veterans deserve education outcomes, not just claims processed
Stars and Stripes ·
Hiring & Workforce
OPM moves forward on HR overhaul with $396M Oracle contract to consolidate 100+ personnel systems
Government Executive ·
OPM Issues Hiring Standards and Required Form for New Schedule Policy/Career (P/C)
FEDweek ·
Oracle wins $396M contract to consolidate federal HR systems for 2 million employees
Nextgov/FCW ·
OPM awards $400M human capital management platform modernization contract to Oracle
Reddit — r/fednews ·
OPM awards major HR IT modernization contract to Oracle
Federal News Network ·
OPM Awards Contract for First-Ever Governmentwide HR Platform
OPM News ·
OPM highlights college and tech recruiting tactics to help agencies compete for talent
Nextgov/FCW ·
After year of pushing employees out, OPM embraces familiar recruiting playbook
Government Executive ·
Retirement
Inflation Rises in May, Pushing Up Early Estimates for the 2027 COLA (Social Security, FERS, CSRS)
FedSmith ·
OPM Retirement Backlog Near Pre-DRP Levels, but Processing Times Are Increasing
FEDweek ·
TSP Withdrawal Rates: What the Updated 4% Rule Means for Federal Retirees
FedSmith ·
OPM Retirement Backlog Drops 23% in May 2026, Lowest Level Since Fall 2025
FedSmith ·
A record number of feds are retiring. Will that slow your claim?
Government Executive ·
Social Security is phasing out paper checks: How to prepare
The Hill ·
Court: Inability to Commute Doesn’t Determine Federal Disability Retirement Eligibility
FEDweek ·
The FEHB Rule Many Federal Employees Misunderstand About Keeping Coverage in Retirement
Serving Those Who Serve ·