What impact is the shutdown having on federal contractors?

Cyber Command’s Nakasone urges renewal of foreign spy law

Section 702 allows the government to collect and review communications like emails and text messages of foreigners abroad. Critics say it's ripe for abuse.

OPM’s retirement application backlog falls to lowest point all year

Meanwhile, the agency has been working on a multiyear effort to modernize its retirement system.

Officers whose nominations were blocked in Senate could get back pay

A Senate proposal would award retroactive pay and benefits to senior leaders who waited months for confirmation due to a political standoff.

Opinion

Pentagon makes progress on Zero Trust, but next steps will be critical

Not everyone has the in-house expertise or technology that DISA does, but everyone has the capabilities to pick a place to start and make progress.

Will my most recent federal service count if I take early retirement?

Early retirement provisions under FERS often have special requirements.