


Trump claims big jump in VA trust scores, but data shows modest gains
Patient satisfaction rates have improved steadily at VA in recent years, but Trump insists his changes have reformed the entire department.

Oversight
VA cancels plans for employee satisfaction survey this year
VA has conducted a poll of federal employees every year since 2006, but won't distrubute one this year amid multiple reforms to the workforce.

What’s the real value of the US Defense Department audit?
The eventual passing grade is actually secondary to the kind of progress driven by the audit.

Russian spy intrigue fizzles in Coast Guard vet, wife ID theft case
U.S. prosecutors are now saying they don’t want the jury to hear about photographs showing the couple wearing foreign uniforms.

Federal workers comp program risked lethal fentanyl prescriptions
For government employees who get injured on the job, the Federal Employees’ Compensation program finances medical care and other resources.

US Vietnam War Commemoration hosting May ‘welcome home’ event in DC
The three-day event will take place on the National Mall.

Bills would expand infertility coverage for federal workers
Rep. Connolly and Sen. Duckworth have previously urged the Office of Personnel Management to expand infertility treatments for federal employees.

How to ensure that FEHB is maintained for both retiree and spouse
As a federal employee, you are eligible to elect Federal Employee Health Benefits coverage, unless your position is excluded by law or regulation.

No end in sight to Senate fight over military nominations
Nearly 200 nominations have been stalled over one senator's objections to military abortion policies.

US helping from afar as Americans flee fighting in Sudan
The White House says the U.S. is trying to help thousands of Americans left behind in Sudan escape fighting in the east African nation.

‘FUBAR’ stars Arnold Schwarzenegger in his first-ever TV show
Story about a CIA agent on the verge of retirement premieres on Netflix May 25.
