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Biden administration finalizes rule to prevent return of Schedule F
Former President Donald Trump had sought to reclassify tens of thousands of federal employees into at-will status, making them easier to dismiss.
US cybersecurity agency hires to support state, local elections
The new federal employees will be based throughout the country and join other staff already conducting cyber and physical security reviews.
By Christina A. Cassidy
Defense, vets issues will factor in 2024 presidential race
Military and veterans policies will play a role in the debate over who should serve as commander-in-chief.
How many vets will be in Congress after the election?
The number of lawmakers with military experience has steadily declined since the 1970s.
Trump banned from Colorado presidential ballot in historic ruling
It's the first time in history that Section 3 of the 14th Amendment has been used to disqualify a presidential candidate.
Opinion
Budgets, presidents and the defense industry: What to watch in 2024
If former President Donald Trump wins, it could alter expectations for U.S. commitments to alliances such as NATO and for support for Ukraine.
By Byron Callan
New CFPB, Fed rules will hurt US economy, banking execs tell Congress
"Basel Endgame" regulations would hurt lending and bank balance sheets at a time when the industry needs more flexibility, they said.
By Ken Sweet
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
Biden asks voters to let him ‘finish the job.’ Here’s what that means
His goals for child care, community college and prescription drugs have been laid out, and he has made promises on civil rights that are unfulfilled.
By Chris Megerian
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.
Is Election Day a federal holiday?
More than a third of states have some form of Election Day holiday.
By Federal Times staff