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Feinstein, Kaine seek ban on Schedule F appointments in NDAA amendment
The Senators say they are trying to shield the civil service from political interference.
Congressmen raise concerns over employee retaliation at State Department
Brian Hook, special representative for Iran, was appointed to lead the State Department's Iran Action Group, despite congressional concerns over political retaliation against career employees.
By Jessie Bur
Arbitrator overturns USPS ban on politically motivated leave
An arbitrator overturned Postal Service rules that prevented employees from taking leave without pay to volunteer for political campaigns.
By Jessie Bur
Trump’s arms sales nominee bogged down by 3D gun debate
A State Department nomination that should have been a victory lap for the Trump administration’s efforts to boost U.S. arms sales abroad instead has become caught up in a separate domestic controversy.
By Joe Gould
Political campaigns on their own as cyberthreats roil midterms
Kamala Harris has been the target of social media misinformation campaigns since she became a U.S. senator.
Shaheen: office hearing of ‘widespread’ hacker attempts
U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire says her office is hearing of “widespread” computer hacker attempts of political parties and of her fellow Senate colleagues, and her own staff has turned over one matter for authorities to investigate.
Political Fallout Shelter: Invisible planes on parade?
Leo and Joe talk ideas for what military equipment may be included in the upcoming national military parade event.
Here are the biggest issues facing the new Veterans Affairs secretary
Robert Wilkie steps into a department which has seen multiple accomplishments and multiple headaches in recent months.
Mystery: Who bought websites implying US senators ‘for sale’
The mysterious purchases set off alarms. AP's review found roughly 280 political web addresses registered under the "forsale" domain, targeting President Donald Trump, the GOP, Supreme Court and National Rifle Association, as well as individual Democrats and Republicans.
Democrats demand investigation into reports of politically motivated VA firings
The dismissals and demotions could violate federal law, but VA officials say the moves were done to improve operations.
How political campaigns can avoid cyberattacks
Tips for how political campaigns can change a broken cybersecurity culture.
By Justin Lynch