SSA appeals arbitrator’s order to restore telework for its employees
Policy & Legislation
Federal News Network ·
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AFGE Warns OPM Plans to Collect Personal Health Records for Over 8 Million Federal Employees and Family Members
Health & Benefits
Reddit — r/fednews ·
Social Security Numident database added to Treasury’s Do Not Pay fraud-checking system
Policy & Legislation
FedScoop ·
Many DHS employees miss first full paychecks as shutdown continues
Many DHS excepted employees missed full paychecks as the government shutdown continues, according to Federal News Network, raising immediate financial strain.
FNN — Pay·
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In-DepthTrump signs memo directing DHS to pay all employees during shutdown
Policy & Legislation
NBC News — Politics ·
In-DepthTrump says he’ll pay all DHS workers after House again fails to end 48-day shutdown
Policy & Legislation
GovExec — Pay & Benefits ·
In-DepthTrump says he’ll sign order to pay all DHS workers as shutdown drags on
Policy & Legislation
NBC News — Politics ·
Latest
SSA appeals arbitrator’s order to restore telework for its employees
Policy & Legislation
Federal News Network ·
AFGE Warns OPM Plans to Collect Personal Health Records for Over 8 Million Federal Employees and Family Members
Health & Benefits
Reddit — r/fednews ·
Social Security Numident database added to Treasury’s Do Not Pay fraud-checking system
Policy & Legislation
FedScoop ·
In-DepthTrump signs memo directing DHS to pay all employees during shutdown
Policy & Legislation
NBC News — Politics ·
In-DepthTrump says he’ll pay all DHS workers after House again fails to end 48-day shutdown
Policy & Legislation
GovExec — Pay & Benefits ·
In-DepthTrump says he’ll sign order to pay all DHS workers as shutdown drags on
Policy & Legislation
NBC News — Politics ·
Pay & Compensation
Iran Conflict Pushes Inflation Higher, Adding Uncertainty to Early 2027 COLA Outlook
FedSmith ·
VA criticized for not using new authority to raise doctor pay amid retention concerns
GovExec — Pay & Benefits ·
DoD proposes 2027 troop pay raise while cutting travel and incentive spending
Federal News Network +1 source ·
Troops could see 5% to 7% pay raise under proposed FY2027 defense plan
Air Force Times +4 sources ·
White House FY2027 budget proposes up to 7% pay raise for junior enlisted troops
Task & Purpose ·
Initial Budget Proposal Omits Pay Raise for Civilian Federal Employees
FEDmanager +2 sources ·
Trump Proposes 5–7% Military Pay Raise for 2027 and $1.5 Trillion in Defense Spending
FEDweek ·
Proposal: 7% Military Pay Raise in 2027, No Raise for Federal Civilians
FedSmith ·
Health & Benefits
OPM urges FEHB insurance carriers to emphasize preventive ‘well care’ to reduce costs
Reddit — r/fednews ·
DoD Extends TRICARE Childbirth and Breastfeeding Support Demonstration for Five Years; Seeks Public Comment
Federal Register — DoD ·
OPM Proposes Collecting Detailed FEHB/PSHB Claims Data to Curb Costs, Raising Privacy Concerns
FedSmith ·
OPM tells FEHB insurers to cut costs, curb vaccine cash incentives and tighten GLP-1 coverage
GovExec — Pay & Benefits ·
OPM Seeks Access to Federal Workers’ and Retirees’ Medical Records, Raising Privacy Concerns
FEDweek ·
OPM proposal would require FEHB insurers to share identifiable medical data on federal workers
GovExec — Workforce ·
TSP Adds Roth In-Plan Conversions Starting Jan. 28, 2026
Serving Those Who Serve ·
OPM Issues 2027 Coverage Expectations for FEHB and PSHB Plans
FEDweek ·
Policy & Legislation
Report: DHS workforce told to report for next scheduled shift amid shutdown uncertainty
Reddit — r/fednews ·
SALT Deduction Cap Raised in 2025 Under One Big Beautiful Bill Act, With New Income Phaseouts
Serving Those Who Serve +1 source ·
TSA Lines Are Shorter for Now, but the Shutdown and World Cup Could Bring Longer Waits
New York Times — U.S. Politics ·
In-DepthTrump says he’ll sign order to resume pay for Homeland Security employees during shutdown
Federal News Network ·
GSA to Expand Transactional Data Reporting Across All MAS Schedule Special Item Numbers This Summer
Federal News Network ·
Estimate: Government paid $4.5B to federal employees who took the DRP
Federal News Network ·
In-DepthTrump administration waives IRS penalties and interest for unpaid DHS workers during shutdown
Fox News — Politics ·
In-Depth‘Overlooked’ DHS staff sound off on shutdown as CISA, FEMA, Coast Guard, ICE and CBP employees miss pay
Federal News Network ·
Military
Automatic Selective Service registration for eligible men to begin in December
The Hill ·
Air Force offers up to $50,000 annual bonuses to retain aviators
Task & Purpose ·
GI Bill Housing Payments Can Stop Without New Monthly Enrollment Verification Starting Jan. 1, 2026
Military.com ·
PCS Joint Task Force Becomes Permanent Personal Property Activity
Department of Defense News ·
Pentagon expands on-base firearm access for off-duty service members
Air Force Times +4 sources ·
Pentagon expands firearm access for off-duty military members on base
Marine Corps Times ·
New Order Lets Troops Carry Personal Guns on Base
Military.com ·
Marine Corps reassures families ICE won’t conduct enforcement at boot camp graduations
The Hill ·
Hiring & Workforce
DoD expands hiring flexibilities to cut military spouse unemployment
Federal News Network ·
Survey finds fewer federal employees are thriving and more are struggling
GovExec — Workforce ·
Secret Service budget request raises hiring goals for agents, officers and technical specialists
Federal News Network ·
Schedule A disability hiring rule left some federal employees more vulnerable to DOGE mass firings
GovExec — Workforce ·
OPM Launches Early Career Talent Network to Streamline Entry-Level Federal Hiring
NARFE News ·
CHCO Guide 2026: Federal hiring and retention strategies are shifting, HR experts say
Federal News Network ·
No College Degree Required? Federal Hiring Shifts Toward Skills-Based Criteria
FedSmith ·
OPM Launches Targeted Hiring Push as Agencies Continue Workforce Streamlining
FEDmanager ·
Retirement
USPS to Temporarily Halt Employer FERS Pension Contributions Starting April 10
FedSmith ·
2026 TSP Updates Could Change Retirement Strategies: What Federal Employees Need to Know
FEDweek ·
USPS to Temporarily Suspend FERS Employer Payments to OPM to Save Cash
FEDweek ·
USPS suspends pension contributions to delay running out of cash
Federal News Network ·
USPS suspends contributions to employee pensions after warning of a “cash crisis”
Reddit — r/fednews ·
OPM still has 55,000 federal retirement applications pending finalization
Federal News Network ·
OPM Retirement Backlog Drops 15% in March, First Decline in Six Months
FedSmith ·
Gillibrand Presses OPM to Deliver 1099-R Tax Forms on Time and Improve Phone Support
NARFE News ·