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Trump vows mass firings, ‘freedom cities’ if he wins back White House
He would seek to strip tens of thousands of career federal employees of their civil service protections.
By Jill Colvin, The Associated Press
Librarians turn to EEOC for help in fight over book bans
Several who were fired for refusing to remove books have filed workplace discrimination claims with the federal agency.
Federal Bureau of Prisons urged to safeguard employee retention bonus
Employees at USP Thomson have said they will consider leaving their posts if the pay incentives are discontinued.
Military transition classes improving, but attendance still lags
More than half of troops leaving the military last year skipped out on mandatory two-day transition classes.
Opinions
Defending democracy at home: The ACE Act’s missteps
The act places unnecessary burdens on both voters and election administrators, complicating an already intricate process, the author argues.
By Rick Blakemore
Buddy Check Week to stem veteran suicides starts today
Veterans Affairs officials are asking vets to reach out to 10 friends to ensure they're getting the help and support they need.
How to decide when to retire as a federal employee
It's never too early to start planning for retirement in order to ensure it goes smoothly.
By Reg Jones
Recovery of American hostages to be led by Israelis, US to advise
Hostage negotiations are not out of the question, according to a White House spokesperson.
Did the FBI find Civil War gold stash in Pennsylvania?
There’s so much intrigue that even a federal judge felt compelled to note in a ruling last week: “The FBI may have found the gold — or maybe not.”
By Michael Rubinkam
Opinions
Taiwan’s big stake in Washington’s budget battles
It’s in the U.S. national security interest to accelerate Taiwan’s procurement of the capabilities it needs to deter an invasion, the authors argue.
By Dustin Walker and Eric Sayers