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.
Opinion
The case for LEO satellite connectivity in $50 billion EIS contract
The contracting vehicle is designed to enable federal agencies to procure mission-critical telecommunications, infrastructure and technology services.
Opinion
5 steps to better artificial intelligence procurement
Over the past 75 years or so, we have come simply to accept that policy lags technology.
60 years after JFK’s death, Kennedys forge new paths to public service
Several Kennedys hold positions in the Biden administration, including Joseph Kennedy III, grandson of Robert Kennedy, who is an envoy to Northern Ireland.
Special victims prosecutors offices to be operational by year’s end
Independent prosecutors will take over new cases after Dec. 29.
What’s driving rate hikes for federal employee health premiums?
Federal employees, retirees and service members who get health insurance from the federal government will see premiums jump on Jan. 1.
Opinion
How better traceability can help unlock $1 trillion in federal grants
More than 50 different federal agencies funnel money to over 130,000 recipients through 1,900 programs each year.
Pentagon seeks to rapidly build up information-warfare force
Emerging technologies play a critical role in both waging and foiling influence campaigns, according to the Defense Department's strategy.
Transgender vets threaten to sue VA over delay in surgery options
VA officials announced plans to provide gender conforming surgeries more than two years ago, but have not moved ahead on the promise.
A procrastinator’s checklist for choosing open season benefits
Don’t let the Dec. 11 deadline pass you by. Benefits experts told Federal Times that even if you’re happy with your current plan, it likely will change.
