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.
Biden campaign ad to feature burn pit advocates, highlight PACT Act
Veterans care is expected to be a major theme in the president's re-election bid.
White House seeks to educate veterans on benefits, warn about scams
The announcement comes ahead of Saturday's Veterans Day celebration.
State Dept. approves $2.5B sale of Abrams tanks to Romania
Romania gets one step closer to being the second European country to buy Abrams tanks from the US in the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Opinion
How agencies can bolster cyber infiltration, ‘exfiltration’ defenses
Exfiltration can manifest itself in an accidental or intentional disclosure of internal data.
Do I qualify for the 10% Federal Employees Retirement System bonus?
FERS employees who retire after age 62 with at least 20 years of service get a 10% increase to their pension when they retire.
Opinion
Following the roadmap to open-source software security
It’s up to oversight bodies such as CISA, government leaders and industry partners to set baseline expectations for OSS use and ensure security.
Opinion
A government shutdown would hurt military families
Congress must safeguard military pay in the event of a shutdown, including for members of the Coast Guard.
Opinion
Honor veterans by following their lead into public service
Our institutions aren’t just the stark marble facades in Washington — they’re the people who breathe life into them.
