FEDWeek

Shutdown Rumblings as Congress Returns with Key Policy, Funding Decisions on Plate

Congress has returned from its August recess with less than a month to address key policy and funding decisions ahead …More

Trump Calls for 1 Percent Federal Raise; Higher Military Rate for Some Law Enforcement

President Trump has sent a letter to Congress setting a one percent across the board pay raise for federal civilian …More

Planned I Fund Change—Not All about China

TSP Funds Finish Summer Strong

All  of the five core TSP funds posted gains in August, led by the small company stock S fund, up …More

OMB Forced to Restore Spending Website as Budget Negotiations Ramp Up

The Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit last month ordered OMB to restore its public apportionments website, ruling that …More

Order Rebuking Union Contracts Expanded by Six More Agencies

The White House added six federal agencies Aug. 28 to the list covered by Executive Order 14251, expanding the bargaining‑rights ban …More

FBI

FBI Association Says No Due Process in Terminations, Warns of Impact to Bureau

The FBI Agents Association (FBIAA) has issued an urgent appeal to congressional leaders, alleging that FBI Director Kash Patel has …More

DoD Announces Civilian Volunteer Detail in Support of Immigration Enforcement

Terminated Foreign Service Employees Among Those Recognized in 2025 Promotion Cycle

Urban Policing Order Calls for Hiring Federal Law Enforcement, Deputized Guard Unit Under Interior, DHS, Justice

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Federal Retirement & Financial Planning Report

How Do Age and Years of Service Impact My Federal Retirement

One of the most common questions federal employees ask is, “When can I retire?” The answer depends on two key …More

Study: Steps to Lengthen Your Working Career, and Age Better
Liability Insurance Isn’t Only for Those Still Working
The Best Ages for Federal Employees to Retire
Will Social Security Be Around in Ten Years? What Federal Employees Should Know
Trusts and Estate Tax in 2025: Why Many Federal Employees May Need to Revisit Old Plans
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Federal Manager's Daily Report

Trump Revives Order Stressing Classical Elements in Design of Federal Buildings

President Trump has issued an executive order that revives one from his first administration—canceled by the Biden administration—emphasizing the use …More

Bills Offered on Emergency Response, Other Federal Workplace Issues
GAO: Edwards AFB, Other Installations Face Staffing Strain as DoD Pay Raises Remain on Hold
Report Warns of Flight Safety Risk with FAA-NWS Staffing Pact Set to Expire
OMB Forced to Restore Spending Website as Budget Negotiations Ramp Up
RFK Jr. Vowed to Find the Environmental Causes of Autism. Then He Shut Down Research Trying to Do Just That
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TSP Investment Report

What TSP Millionaires Do That Others Don’t

Getting to a million in your TSP doesn’t happen by accident. There are certain principles that TSP millionaires know and …More

Is a $1M TSP the Right Goal for Me?
TSP: Aphorisms on Growing Your Nest Egg, or Not
Maxing Out Government’s TSP Matching Before Year End

Armed Forces News

GAO: Edwards AFB, Other Installations Face Staffing Strain as DoD Pay Raises Remain on Hold

The Pentagon has yet to approve 2025 Federal Wage System rates for 87 wage areas after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth …More

‘We Need to Terminate Treatment’: VA Mental Health Providers Say They Are Under Pressure to Limit Care
Air Force Temporarily Halts Some PCS Moves
Defense Health Agency Offers Buyouts
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