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.
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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.
Rosalynn Carter, closest adviser to President Jimmy Carter, dies
They wed in 1946, shortly after his graduation from the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis.
Federal employees, Hill staffers protest US policy on Israel-Hamas war
As of late this past week, one open letter had been endorsed by 650 staffers of diverse religious backgrounds from more than 30 government agencies.
Treasury sanctions Iran-backed militia members attacking US forces
Six people affiliated with the Iranian-backed Iraqi militia Kataeb Hezbollah were sanctioned.
Congress again averted a shutdown. What happens next with the new CR?
Anything short of a full-year spending bill makes it hard for agencies to plan, project workforce needs and coordinate large contracts with industry.
VA pledges investigation into crisis line after whistleblower concerns
The Government Accountability Office is also expected to launch an investigation into the suicide prevention hotline.
Santos won’t seek reelection after scathing ethics report
The congressman faces a 23-count federal indictment that alleges he stole the identities of campaign donors and then used their credit cards.
Pandaplomacy: Chinese president says more pandas may be sent to the US
The bears have long been the symbol of the U.S.-China friendship since Beijing gifted a pair of pandas to the National Zoo in Washington in 1972.
Congress passes stopgap funding bill, hampering Pentagon initiatives
Congress averted a shutdown with a second short-term funding bill, but the lack of a full budget is delaying Pentagon contracting and key initiatives.
Pentagon fails sixth audit, with number of passing grades stagnant
The Defense Department's chief financial officer told reporters half of the Pentagon's assets meet auditing standards
