FDIC fostered ‘misogynistic,’ ‘patriarchal’ workplace, report findsMore than 500 workers reported incidents of harassment, discrimination and other issues, a law firm found.By Fatima Hussein8 days ago
Senators wary of VA plans to trim employee numbersVA leaders have said they plan to trim about 10,000 department posts in fiscal year 2025 in an effort to better manage their workforce.By Leo Shane III9 days ago
$50M+ improperly spent on DOD credit cards during COVID pandemicIn one instance, funds were spent to investigate a sinkhole, according to a recent Defense Department Inspector General report.By Meghann Myers4 months ago
Federal agencies don’t trust each other’s security clearancesDespite ongoing reforms, some employees may still see their clearances get held up when they switch agencies.By Molly Weisner4 months ago
Congress approves Space Force part-timers, but still no Space GuardA new Space Force structure approved in the 2024 defense policy law may create more flexibility for troops.By Jonathan Lehrfeld and Rachel S. Cohen4 months ago
Why was Defense Secretary Austin’s hospital stay kept secret for days?Members of Congress and Pentagon leaders were unaware for days that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin had been hospitalized since Monday.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press4 months ago
Senior intel official sexually harassed woman at work, report findsThe overall conduct of William Lietzau created a toxic work environment, the IG report said.By Meghann Myers4 months ago
Defense bill would expand leave for veterans joining federal workforceNearly one of every four civil servant has prior or existing military experience.By Molly Weisner5 months ago
VA workers face more mandatory overtime amid record claims processingThe backlog of overdue disability claims is expected to keep rising over the next year.By Leo Shane III6 months ago
Top 9 places to cry inside the PentagonWorking at the Pentagon, home to the U.S. Department of Defense, is not exactly an easy job.By Sarah Sicard6 months ago
60 years after JFK’s death, Kennedys forge new paths to public serviceSeveral Kennedys hold positions in the Biden administration, including Joseph Kennedy III, grandson of Robert Kennedy, who is an envoy to Northern Ireland.6 months ago
Special victims prosecutors offices to be operational by year’s endIndependent prosecutors will take over new cases after Dec. 29.By Meghann Myers6 months ago