


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.

Space Force picks Johns Hopkins University as war college
JHU will offer a 10-month, accredited professional military education program that draws on courses in international studies and engineering.

IRS crime-fighting arm takes on new tasks during Ukraine war
Twenty investigations of sanctioned people have been opened since it joined the Justice Department-led task force Kleptocapture in March.

Can a DIEMS be used to get credit for federal retirement?
Reg Jones is the resident expert on retirement and the federal government at Federal Times.

Veterans are running for Congress — who to watch on election night
Eighteen races on the ballot this month will feature two veterans vying against each other for a seat in Congress.

Military veterans defend American elections as poll workers
Recruiting veterans to work as poll workers could harness the energy of veterans looking for new ways to serve their country.

Tricare and FEDVIP open seasons begin Nov. 14; what you need to know
Tricare open season starts Nov. 14, as well as FEDVIP open season for dental and vision coverage.

White House urged to fix ‘pay compression’ at federal agencies
Salary caps at the highest levels of the GS scale are preventing many senior managers from receiving adjustments they would otherwise be entitled to.

Beware of scammers charging you to file for benefits
'These companies are making millions off of our veterans.'

Lumen starts on $1.5B network contract after Verizon protest dropped
The Indo-Pacific Transport Services award was protested by Verizon in August. The protest was withdrawn in early September, records show.
