# Fed Agency Intel **URL:** https://www.fedwork.net/c/fed-agency-intel/13.md [Latest](https://www.fedwork.net/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.fedwork.net/categories.md) --- ## [Ex-feds launch websites to help unemployed civil servants find new jobs](https://www.fedwork.net/t/ex-feds-launch-websites-to-help-unemployed-civil-servants-find-new-jobs/1249)
**Author:** [@FedWork](https://www.fedwork.net/u/FedWork)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2025, 3:30pm UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/ex-feds-launch-websites-to-help-unemployed-civil-servants-find-new-jobs/1249 "2025-07-23T15:30:19Z")
Many federal employees are looking for positions outside of government following reductions in force and the Trump administration’s push for workers to take separation incentives…Ex-feds launch websites to help unemploye… --- ## [Federal law enforcement agency knock and talk](https://www.fedwork.net/t/federal-law-enforcement-agency-knock-and-talk/3931)
**Author:** [@secretsquirrel](https://www.fedwork.net/u/secretsquirrel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2026, 3:14pm UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/federal-law-enforcement-agency-knock-and-talk/3931 "2026-02-18T15:14:19Z")
FBI Knock and Talk: What Happens and What It Means for Your Security Clearance On ClearanceJobsBlog, a user shared that they had been visited by the FBI for a knock and talk. They chose NOT to speak with them, and nothi… --- ## [Cable Technician - DoD Environment](https://www.fedwork.net/t/cable-technician-dod-environment/3918)
**Author:** [@lwelsing](https://www.fedwork.net/u/lwelsing)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2026, 2:06am UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/cable-technician-dod-environment/3918 "2026-02-11T02:06:53Z")
ACTIVE SECRET CLEARANCE REQUIRED - NO EXCEPTIONS Must currently hold an active TS clearance. No sponsorship available. Role Overview We are seeking a Cable Technician to support secure DoD network infrastructure in cl… --- ## [Polygraphs Affected by DRP and Gov Retirements](https://www.fedwork.net/t/polygraphs-affected-by-drp-and-gov-retirements/3379)
**Author:** [@secretsquirrel](https://www.fedwork.net/u/secretsquirrel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2025, 1:41pm UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/polygraphs-affected-by-drp-and-gov-retirements/3379 "2025-07-30T13:41:04Z")
Previously, polygraphs were already the part of getting security clearance eligibility that took the longest with the Intelligence Community agencies. This was due to polygraph examiner shortages and scheduling backlogs … --- ## [What federal jobs is everyone applying to this month?](https://www.fedwork.net/t/what-federal-jobs-is-everyone-applying-to-this-month/3822)
**Author:** [@katie.H](https://www.fedwork.net/u/katie.H)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2025, 7:47pm UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/what-federal-jobs-is-everyone-applying-to-this-month/3822 "2025-12-08T19:47:45Z")
AND hearing back on… it’s tough job seeking over the holidays! --- ## [Opportunities for a geologist at the EPA Environmental Science Center?](https://www.fedwork.net/t/opportunities-for-a-geologist-at-the-epa-environmental-science-center/2792)
**Author:** [@Blacksmith](https://www.fedwork.net/u/Blacksmith)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2025, 2:04am UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/opportunities-for-a-geologist-at-the-epa-environmental-science-center/2792 "2025-06-26T02:04:35Z")
Hello, I know a Professional Geologist that is interested in this site and would like to make some contacts there. I have had a hard time getting anyone to pick up the phone or provide any information about how to visit… --- ## [Seeking Opportunities – ICE | CBP | FBI](https://www.fedwork.net/t/seeking-opportunities-ice-cbp-fbi/2846)
**Author:** [@Minaatebar](https://www.fedwork.net/u/Minaatebar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2025, 11:27pm UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/seeking-opportunities-ice-cbp-fbi/2846 "2025-08-13T23:27:57Z")
Hello, I’m a multilingual compliance investigator and federal linguist (MRPT cleared, ILR 3/3/3/3) with 10+ years supporting CDTFA, DoD, and CBP. Fluent in Pashto, Dari, Farsi, Hindi, Urdu, and English. I specialize in … --- ## [I am just out here to learn ](https://www.fedwork.net/t/i-am-just-out-here-to-learn/4240)
**Author:** [@2motley](https://www.fedwork.net/u/2motley)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 5:10pm UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/i-am-just-out-here-to-learn/4240 "2026-08-25T17:10:23Z")
Hello everyone. I’m clearance‑eligible and exploring opportunities in federal QA, mission assurance, and operational risk roles. I’m here to learn from experienced operators, understand the landscape, and get a sense of … --- ## [DOGE is building a ‘master database’ of sensitive information, top Oversight Democrat says](https://www.fedwork.net/t/doge-is-building-a-master-database-of-sensitive-information-top-oversight-democrat-says/1176)
**Author:** [@FedWork](https://www.fedwork.net/u/FedWork)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2025, 6:36pm UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/doge-is-building-a-master-database-of-sensitive-information-top-oversight-democrat-says/1176 "2025-04-21T18:36:29Z")
Rep. Gerry Connolly, D-Va., is calling on the Social Security Administration’s watchdog to investigate whistleblower claims that the efficiency team is compiling potentially sensitive data across several government agenc… --- ## [Question about moving between federal agencies](https://www.fedwork.net/t/question-about-moving-between-federal-agencies/3890)
**Author:** [@katie.H](https://www.fedwork.net/u/katie.H)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2026, 2:57pm UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/question-about-moving-between-federal-agencies/3890 "2026-01-21T14:57:24Z")
When moving between federal agencies or federal jobs, how reliable is clearance reciprocity in practice, and what issues have you encountered despite having a current clearance? Specific agencies you have moved between??… --- ## [What agency are you interested in supporting?](https://www.fedwork.net/t/what-agency-are-you-interested-in-supporting/4156)
**Author:** [@secretsquirrel](https://www.fedwork.net/u/secretsquirrel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2026, 8:51pm UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/what-agency-are-you-interested-in-supporting/4156 "2026-07-14T20:51:20Z")
The 15 Executive Departments (The Cabinet) Department of Agriculture (USDA) – Oversees farming, food safety, and forestry. Department of Commerce (DOC) – Focuses on economic growth, trade, and oceans (includes NOAA). D… --- ## [Will Security Clearance Information Be Shared with ICE?](https://www.fedwork.net/t/will-security-clearance-information-be-shared-with-ice/3932)
**Author:** [@katie.H](https://www.fedwork.net/u/katie.H)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2026, 3:17pm UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/will-security-clearance-information-be-shared-with-ice/3932 "2026-02-18T15:17:39Z")
Questions about whether security clearance information could be shared with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or other immigration authorities have resurfaced in recent months. Many applicants — especially those … --- ## [US judge nixes Treasury's bid to cancel IRS workers' union contract](https://www.fedwork.net/t/us-judge-nixes-treasurys-bid-to-cancel-irs-workers-union-contract/2148)
**Author:** [@secretsquirrel](https://www.fedwork.net/u/secretsquirrel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2025, 5:21pm UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/us-judge-nixes-treasurys-bid-to-cancel-irs-workers-union-contract/2148 "2025-05-21T17:21:53Z")
A federal judge has rejected a bid by the U.S. Treasury Department to cancel a union contract covering tens of thousands of IRS staff, an early blow to President Donald Trump’s efforts to eliminate collective bargaining … --- ## [Oil Rationing Before the Next Shock: Why Governments Should Plan Now, Not During the Crisis](https://www.fedwork.net/t/oil-rationing-before-the-next-shock-why-governments-should-plan-now-not-during-the-crisis/4147)
**Author:** [@Terminologic](https://www.fedwork.net/u/Terminologic)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2026, 11:17am UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/oil-rationing-before-the-next-shock-why-governments-should-plan-now-not-during-the-crisis/4147 "2026-07-07T11:17:29Z")
By Esben Moller For decades, governments have focused on securing oil supplies while largely assuming that markets would allocate petroleum efficiently during periods of stability and disruption. That assumption has … --- ## [VA forces staff in workforce reduction discussions to sign non-disclosure agreements](https://www.fedwork.net/t/va-forces-staff-in-workforce-reduction-discussions-to-sign-non-disclosure-agreements/1242)
**Author:** [@FedWork](https://www.fedwork.net/u/FedWork)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2025, 7:52pm UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/va-forces-staff-in-workforce-reduction-discussions-to-sign-non-disclosure-agreements/1242 "2025-04-24T19:52:49Z")
Seniors leaders are contemplating which jobs to keep and which to slash in meetings, but telling staff they cannot discuss those topics…VA forces staff in workforce reduction discussions to sign non-disclosure agreements… --- ## [How Will IRS Staffing Cuts Affect Tax Filing Season?](https://www.fedwork.net/t/how-will-irs-staffing-cuts-affect-tax-filing-season/3907)
**Author:** [@Marko](https://www.fedwork.net/u/Marko)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2026, 4:20am UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/how-will-irs-staffing-cuts-affect-tax-filing-season/3907 "2026-02-05T04:20:50Z")
According to TIGTA, the IRS had lost roughly 19% of its staff (19,000 employees) as of October 2025, including 8,300 workers tasked with key filing-season functions, such as processing returns, providing customer service… --- ## [SSA is rolling out a new chatbot for employees](https://www.fedwork.net/t/ssa-is-rolling-out-a-new-chatbot-for-employees/1179)
**Author:** [@FedWork](https://www.fedwork.net/u/FedWork)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2025, 9:08pm UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/ssa-is-rolling-out-a-new-chatbot-for-employees/1179 "2025-04-21T21:08:36Z")
The agency has said that it intends to use technology and AI to make up for workforce cuts…SSA is rolling out a new chatbot for employees - Government Executive --- ## [AI Extinction Level? Why does the news...Do this?](https://www.fedwork.net/t/ai-extinction-level-why-does-the-news-do-this/4284)
**Author:** [@Terminologic](https://www.fedwork.net/u/Terminologic)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 7:53pm UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/ai-extinction-level-why-does-the-news-do-this/4284 "2026-09-30T19:53:31Z")
AI Extinction Level? The threat is not intelligence itself. The threat is what humans choose to do with capability. Artificial intelligence is increasingly described in dramatic terms: an existential threat, an uncontrol… --- ## [Https://www.fedwork.net/t/about-the-tsa-travel-stories-and-security-screens-category/406?u=wanyjoseph](https://www.fedwork.net/t/https-www-fedwork-net-t-about-the-tsa-travel-stories-and-security-screens-category-406-u-wanyjoseph/3891)
**Author:** [@wanyjoseph](https://www.fedwork.net/u/wanyjoseph)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2026, 12:35pm UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/https-www-fedwork-net-t-about-the-tsa-travel-stories-and-security-screens-category-406-u-wanyjoseph/3891 "2026-01-22T12:35:22Z")
About the TSA: Travel Stories and Security Screens category text\*\* --- ## [Delays for Federal Workers](https://www.fedwork.net/t/delays-for-federal-workers/3840)
**Author:** [@secretsquirrel](https://www.fedwork.net/u/secretsquirrel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2025, 3:37pm UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/delays-for-federal-workers/3840 "2025-12-18T15:37:00Z")
Federal retirement processing has slowed substantially this year due to DRP. As OPM continues modernizing retirement systems, another application surge looms. Thousands of federal workers who filed retirement applicatio… --- ## [Law enforcement positions set for a 3.8% federal pay raise](https://www.fedwork.net/t/law-enforcement-positions-set-for-a-3-8-federal-pay-raise/3867)
**Author:** [@katie.H](https://www.fedwork.net/u/katie.H)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2026, 9:23pm UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/law-enforcement-positions-set-for-a-3-8-federal-pay-raise/3867 "2026-01-06T21:23:05Z")
The specifics of a larger federal pay raise for law enforcement officers are coming into view, following President Donald Trump’s directive to offer a 3.8% salary increase for certain positions. In a memo Wednesday, the… --- ## [Information, Infrastructure, Influence](https://www.fedwork.net/t/information-infrastructure-influence/4159)
**Author:** [@Terminologic](https://www.fedwork.net/u/Terminologic)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2026, 5:05pm UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/information-infrastructure-influence/4159 "2026-07-08T17:05:58Z")
Technical Competency Requirements for Legal, Governance, Security, and Digital Assurance 1. What Education Is Required to Assess Legal, Governance, and Security Matters? Professional evaluation of complex issues involvin… --- ## [D.C. region saw more than 72,000 federal jobs lost in 2025, new data shows](https://www.fedwork.net/t/d-c-region-saw-more-than-72-000-federal-jobs-lost-in-2025-new-data-shows/3873)
**Author:** [@katie.H](https://www.fedwork.net/u/katie.H)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2026, 6:09pm UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/d-c-region-saw-more-than-72-000-federal-jobs-lost-in-2025-new-data-shows/3873 "2026-01-09T18:09:32Z")
anddddd Maryland lost more federal jobs than any other state in the country, a massive blow for a local economy --- ## [Skilled Vet Looking for work.](https://www.fedwork.net/t/skilled-vet-looking-for-work/3913)
**Author:** [@Contract22Man](https://www.fedwork.net/u/Contract22Man)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2026, 1:40pm UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/skilled-vet-looking-for-work/3913 "2026-02-10T13:40:36Z")
St Louis Area! I’m a Veteran. Tons of skills. Over qualified for many civilian jobs. Will not disappoint. --- ## [Proposed retirement cuts cast renewed pall over deferred resignations](https://www.fedwork.net/t/proposed-retirement-cuts-cast-renewed-pall-over-deferred-resignations/1343)
**Author:** [@FedWork](https://www.fedwork.net/u/FedWork)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2025, 9:07pm UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/proposed-retirement-cuts-cast-renewed-pall-over-deferred-resignations/1343 "2025-05-02T21:07:48Z")
Federal workers who accepted President Trump and Elon Musk’s so-called ‘fork in the road’ fear Republicans have “pulled the rug out from under” their retirement plans…Proposed retirement cuts cast renewed pall over defer… --- ## [OPM proposes rule to formally revive Schedule F](https://www.fedwork.net/t/opm-proposes-rule-to-formally-revive-schedule-f/1164)
**Author:** [@FedWork](https://www.fedwork.net/u/FedWork)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2025, 9:55pm UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/opm-proposes-rule-to-formally-revive-schedule-f/1164 "2025-04-18T21:55:16Z")
The federal government’s dedicated HR agency estimates that 50,000 federal workers will be stripped of their civil service protections and become at-will employees…OPM proposes rule to formally revive Schedule F - Govern… --- ## [Linux Systems Administrator ](https://www.fedwork.net/t/linux-systems-administrator/3597)
**Author:** [@Djouldem86](https://www.fedwork.net/u/Djouldem86)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2025, 12:39pm UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/linux-systems-administrator/3597 "2025-09-10T12:39:13Z")
Hey everybody my name is Diallo and I’m looking for a new role as a Linux System Administrator. --- ## [White House extends federal hiring freeze until July for most](https://www.fedwork.net/t/white-house-extends-federal-hiring-freeze-until-july-for-most/1157)
**Author:** [@FedWork](https://www.fedwork.net/u/FedWork)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2025, 10:48pm UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/white-house-extends-federal-hiring-freeze-until-july-for-most/1157 "2025-04-17T22:48:03Z")
The Trump administration’s halt on federal civilian hiring, which was supposed to be lifted Monday, will be extended through July, per a memo released late Thursday…White House extends federal hiring freeze until July fo… --- ## [Selected federal hiring sprees included in House Republicans’ sweeping tax cut package](https://www.fedwork.net/t/selected-federal-hiring-sprees-included-in-house-republicans-sweeping-tax-cut-package/1314)
**Author:** [@FedWork](https://www.fedwork.net/u/FedWork)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2025, 9:50pm UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/selected-federal-hiring-sprees-included-in-house-republicans-sweeping-tax-cut-package/1314 "2025-04-30T21:50:02Z")
Several agencies across government would receive tens of billions of dollars to hire tens of thousands of employees…Selected federal hiring sprees included in House Republicans’ sweeping tax cut package - Government Exec… --- ## [Some DHS employees told to send selfies to prove they are in-office as department suddenly ends remote work](https://www.fedwork.net/t/some-dhs-employees-told-to-send-selfies-to-prove-they-are-in-office-as-department-suddenly-ends-remote-work/1284)
**Author:** [@FedWork](https://www.fedwork.net/u/FedWork)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2025, 6:59pm UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/some-dhs-employees-told-to-send-selfies-to-prove-they-are-in-office-as-department-suddenly-ends-remote-work/1284 "2025-04-28T18:59:47Z")
Employees are not being promised a place to work, but must report to any nearby office and ask if there is space for them…Some DHS employees told to send selfies to prove they are in-office as department suddenly ends re… --- ## [Advancing Operational Security](https://www.fedwork.net/t/advancing-operational-security/4195)
**Author:** [@Terminologic](https://www.fedwork.net/u/Terminologic)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2026, 10:54am UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/advancing-operational-security/4195 "2026-08-03T10:54:59Z")
Advancing Operational Security Through System-of-Systems Engineering Over the past several months, I have been conducting a research and development effort examining Operational Security (OPSEC), Systems Engineering, Art… --- ## [Hiring in the Intelligence Community](https://www.fedwork.net/t/hiring-in-the-intelligence-community/4306)
**Author:** [@katie.H](https://www.fedwork.net/u/katie.H)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 6:28pm UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/hiring-in-the-intelligence-community/4306 "2026-09-29T18:28:44Z")
The 18 Members of the U.S. Intelligence Community The U.S. Intelligence Community is made up of 18 organizations, each contributing a different capability to the broader national security mission. --- ## [VA ordered to restore AFGE contract under federal judge’s temporary order](https://www.fedwork.net/t/va-ordered-to-restore-afge-contract-under-federal-judge-s-temporary-order/3980)
**Author:** [@secretsquirrel](https://www.fedwork.net/u/secretsquirrel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2026, 8:12pm UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/va-ordered-to-restore-afge-contract-under-federal-judge-s-temporary-order/3980 "2026-03-16T20:12:11Z")
A federal judge has ordered the Department of Veterans Affairs to temporarily restore its collective bargaining agreement with the American Federation of Government Employees’ National VA Council, which represents more t… --- ## [A DOGE aide involved in CFPB cuts owns stock prohibited by ethics laws](https://www.fedwork.net/t/a-doge-aide-involved-in-cfpb-cuts-owns-stock-prohibited-by-ethics-laws/1304)
**Author:** [@FedWork](https://www.fedwork.net/u/FedWork)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2025, 9:54pm UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/a-doge-aide-involved-in-cfpb-cuts-owns-stock-prohibited-by-ethics-laws/1304 "2025-04-29T21:54:41Z")
Gavin Kliger, a 25-year-old DOGE employee tasked with assisting in the recent rollout of more than 1,400 RIF notices at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau owns stock in several companies overseen by the agency…A DO… --- ## [new to fedworks](https://www.fedwork.net/t/new-to-fedworks/2254)
**Author:** [@jeffb1649](https://www.fedwork.net/u/jeffb1649)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2025, 3:00am UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/new-to-fedworks/2254 "2025-05-24T03:00:07Z")
thanks clearancejobs and Katie Helbling for invite --- ## [Adapt or fall...Realization of Oil Depletion](https://www.fedwork.net/t/adapt-or-fall-realization-of-oil-depletion/4238)
**Author:** [@Terminologic](https://www.fedwork.net/u/Terminologic)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2026, 10:43am UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/adapt-or-fall-realization-of-oil-depletion/4238 "2026-08-23T10:43:01Z")
Strategic Oil Reserves Managing Depletion, Price Volatility, Shock-Barrier Transitions, and Civilizational Option Space Executive Summary Petroleum should no longer be understood solely as a commodity whose signifi… --- ## [VA Spending Over $4 Billion to Upgrade Facilities This Year](https://www.fedwork.net/t/va-spending-over-4-billion-to-upgrade-facilities-this-year/4078)
**Author:** [@DDamp](https://www.fedwork.net/u/DDamp)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2026, 10:40am UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/va-spending-over-4-billion-to-upgrade-facilities-this-year/4078 "2026-05-14T10:40:10Z")
The Department of Veterans Affairs approved $596 million in VA infrastructure improvements in the second quarter of fiscal year 2026, part of a record $4.8 billion in non-recurring maintenance funds VA will deploy this y… --- ## [DHS Inspector General Report](https://www.fedwork.net/t/dhs-inspector-general-report/4155)
**Author:** [@katie.H](https://www.fedwork.net/u/katie.H)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2026, 3:07pm UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/dhs-inspector-general-report/4155 "2026-07-07T15:07:09Z")
A report from the Department of Homeland Security Inspector General’s office found that Secret Service personnel have increasingly opted to use personal phones for their official work. The mobile devices were even used d… --- ## [Justice Dept. rescinds rules safeguarding media from government seizures](https://www.fedwork.net/t/justice-dept-rescinds-rules-safeguarding-media-from-government-seizures/1264)
**Author:** [@FedWork](https://www.fedwork.net/u/FedWork)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2025, 11:02pm UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/justice-dept-rescinds-rules-safeguarding-media-from-government-seizures/1264 "2025-04-25T23:02:49Z")
The rules, first issued under former Attorney General Merrick Garland, gave members of the press protections from legal mechanisms to obtain sensitive data linked to their reporting…Justice Dept. rescinds rules safeguard… --- ## [How cyber vulnerabilities and workforce cuts threaten the crisis lifeline program](https://www.fedwork.net/t/how-cyber-vulnerabilities-and-workforce-cuts-threaten-the-crisis-lifeline-program/1107)
**Author:** [@FedWork](https://www.fedwork.net/u/FedWork)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2025, 9:54pm UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/how-cyber-vulnerabilities-and-workforce-cuts-threaten-the-crisis-lifeline-program/1107 "2025-04-14T21:54:36Z")
A bipartisan, bicameral measure is hoping to prevent cyber incidents from limiting access to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline after a 2022 attack on a system operator disrupted calls to the hotline…How cyber vulnerabi… --- ## [Survey says…most Americans don’t like DOGE](https://www.fedwork.net/t/survey-says-most-americans-don-t-like-doge/1312)
**Author:** [@FedWork](https://www.fedwork.net/u/FedWork)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2025, 7:20pm UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/survey-says-most-americans-don-t-like-doge/1312 "2025-04-30T19:20:27Z")
New polling data from the Partnership for Public Service shows that nearly double the number of surveyed respondents thought Trump’s federal workforce overhauls would have negative impacts compared with those who support… --- ## [Tens of thousands of VA employees might not have desks when they return to the office](https://www.fedwork.net/t/tens-of-thousands-of-va-employees-might-not-have-desks-when-they-return-to-the-office/1299)
**Author:** [@FedWork](https://www.fedwork.net/u/FedWork)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2025, 8:38pm UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/tens-of-thousands-of-va-employees-might-not-have-desks-when-they-return-to-the-office/1299 "2025-04-29T20:38:29Z")
Veterans Health Administration employees who live within 50 miles of federal office space must begin working fully in person by May 5 if they’re not already, but agency officials said they’ll be leniency if there’s not e… --- ## [Republicans tee up federal worker benefit cuts to pay for tax cuts](https://www.fedwork.net/t/republicans-tee-up-federal-worker-benefit-cuts-to-pay-for-tax-cuts/1288)
**Author:** [@FedWork](https://www.fedwork.net/u/FedWork)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2025, 9:44pm UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/republicans-tee-up-federal-worker-benefit-cuts-to-pay-for-tax-cuts/1288 "2025-04-28T21:44:40Z")
Federal workers hired in 2029 would contribute nearly 10% of their basic pay toward a less generous pension if they wish to retain their civil service protections under House lawmakers’ budget reconciliation proposal…Rep… --- ## [Look before you leap from the TSP](https://www.fedwork.net/t/look-before-you-leap-from-the-tsp/1239)
**Author:** [@FedWork](https://www.fedwork.net/u/FedWork)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2025, 7:06pm UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/look-before-you-leap-from-the-tsp/1239 "2025-04-24T19:06:51Z")
For federal employees weighing whether to leave the TSP, five certified financial planners offer their insights on what to be aware of and what flexibilities lay in the private markets…Look before you leap from the TSP … --- ## [Interior solicits employees' resumes in preparation for widespread layoffs](https://www.fedwork.net/t/interior-solicits-employees-resumes-in-preparation-for-widespread-layoffs/1206)
**Author:** [@FedWork](https://www.fedwork.net/u/FedWork)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2025, 9:53pm UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/interior-solicits-employees-resumes-in-preparation-for-widespread-layoffs/1206 "2025-04-23T21:53:14Z")
A reorganization and consolidation effort is expected to begin within two weeks and employees are already heading for the exits in droves…Interior solicits employees' resumes in preparation for widespread layoffs - Gover… --- ## [AI and the future of government procurement](https://www.fedwork.net/t/ai-and-the-future-of-government-procurement/4075)
**Author:** [@secretsquirrel](https://www.fedwork.net/u/secretsquirrel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2026, 2:15pm UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/ai-and-the-future-of-government-procurement/4075 "2026-05-12T14:15:46Z")
Government procurement has long been known for being slow, complex, and paperwork-heavy. From navigating lengthy RFPs to managing compliance requirements and proposal deadlines, both agencies and contractors often face a… --- ## [GenAI.mil Reaches 1.7 Million Pentagon Users](https://www.fedwork.net/t/genai-mil-reaches-1-7-million-pentagon-users/4305)
**Author:** [@secretsquirrel](https://www.fedwork.net/u/secretsquirrel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 6:26pm UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/genai-mil-reaches-1-7-million-pentagon-users/4305 "2026-09-29T18:26:26Z")
GenAI.mil is an official generative artificial intelligence platform launched by the U.S. Department of War last December. It provides secure AI tools to military personnel, civilian employees, and contractors, allowing … --- ## [New rule would change the reamortized debt formula for Thrift Savings Plan loans](https://www.fedwork.net/t/new-rule-would-change-the-reamortized-debt-formula-for-thrift-savings-plan-loans/1195)
**Author:** [@FedWork](https://www.fedwork.net/u/FedWork)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2025, 11:20am UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/new-rule-would-change-the-reamortized-debt-formula-for-thrift-savings-plan-loans/1195 "2025-04-23T11:20:04Z")
A proposed rule from the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board could recalculate how federal employees repay accrued interest on loans from the government’s 401(k)-style retirement plan…https://www.govexec.com/pay-b… --- ## [There’s no more DEI at DOD, watchdog finds](https://www.fedwork.net/t/there-s-no-more-dei-at-dod-watchdog-finds/1178)
**Author:** [@FedWork](https://www.fedwork.net/u/FedWork)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2025, 8:38pm UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/there-s-no-more-dei-at-dod-watchdog-finds/1178 "2025-04-21T20:38:47Z")
But most of the roles were eliminated last year by an act of Congress…There’s no more DEI at DOD, watchdog finds - Government Executive --- ## [Employees swarm to second ‘deferred resignation’ offer, though some are receiving unexpected responses](https://www.fedwork.net/t/employees-swarm-to-second-deferred-resignation-offer-though-some-are-receiving-unexpected-responses/1066)
**Author:** [@FedWork](https://www.fedwork.net/u/FedWork)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2025, 9:27pm UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/employees-swarm-to-second-deferred-resignation-offer-though-some-are-receiving-unexpected-responses/1066 "2025-04-11T21:27:36Z")
At USDA, 16,000 employees have signed up for the “DRP.”…Employees swarm to second ‘deferred resignation’ offer, though some are receiving unexpected responses - Government Executive [Next page](https://www.fedwork.net/c/fed-agency-intel/13.md?page=1&per_page=50)