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Tax Day reveals split in how Joe Biden, Donald Trump would govern
At the end of 2025, many of the tax cuts that Trump signed into law in 2017 will expire.
By Josh Boak and Jill Colvin, The Associated Press
Trump allies aim to capture ‘America First’ philosophy in policy book
America First Policy Institute is often described as an “administration in waiting” should Trump be successful in his bid to win a second term.
By Jill Colvin, The Associated Press
Domestic extremism is rare in the military, ‘but it is an issue’
A new report has some recommendations for the Defense Department.
Commerce Dept. partners with Pentagon on space traffic management
The agreement formalizes the partnership between both agencies and is a first step toward shifting space traffic management to the Commerce Department.
What is the US Constitution’s ‘speech or debate’ clause?
The argument over whether Graham is protected by the clause “is fundamentally about what kinds of acts are legislative versus what kinds of acts are not."
Stricter social media rules for DoD officials aim to prevent snafus
For public affairs officers who also post in a private capacity, their profiles can’t indicate what they do professionally.
Can federal employees discuss Supreme Court abortion ruling at work?
Questions about the Hatch Act often surface when political discourse runs especially hot. How you can determine what constitutes inappropriate political activity in the government workplace.
Pentagon pushes maximum telework through January 2022
The health protection condition status for the Pentagon Reservation hasn't changed, but officials are tightening restrictions and safety measures for the worksite.
By Jessie Bur
Non-essential feds have one day to schedule excess leave
Excess annual leave must be scheduled three pay periods in advance of and taken sometime before the end of the 2021 leave year.
By Jessie Bur
OPM revamps decade-old federal telework guidance
The updated guidance features an entirely new section on employees that work remotely for the vast majority of their hours.
By Jessie Bur
Watchdogs call for protection of their temporary colleagues’ independence
Chair of the Council of Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency Alison Lerner said that current provisions for vacant posts, 'undermine the IG’s independence and stakeholders’ confidence.'
By Jessie Bur