# Latest **URL:** https://www.fedwork.net/latest.md?page=5 [Latest](https://www.fedwork.net/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.fedwork.net/categories.md) **Page:** 6 --- ## [Encouraging people to speak up is one challenge, protecting them afterward is another](https://www.fedwork.net/t/encouraging-people-to-speak-up-is-one-challenge-protecting-them-afterward-is-another/4190)
**Author:** [@FedWork](https://www.fedwork.net/u/FedWork)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2026, 6:01pm UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/encouraging-people-to-speak-up-is-one-challenge-protecting-them-afterward-is-another/4190 "2026-07-30T18:01:11Z")
“The rights are really indefensibly weak for government employees in the intelligence community,” said Tom Devine…Encouraging people to speak up is one challenge, protecting them afterward is another | Federal News Netwo… --- ## [Congress can pass legislation, but Government still has to implement it](https://www.fedwork.net/t/congress-can-pass-legislation-but-government-still-has-to-implement-it/4189)
**Author:** [@FedWork](https://www.fedwork.net/u/FedWork)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2026, 7:48pm UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/congress-can-pass-legislation-but-government-still-has-to-implement-it/4189 "2026-07-27T19:48:54Z")
“As has been pointed out, The HUD has lost something along the lines of 1,800 personnel just over the last two or three years,” said Mitchell Miller…Congress can pass legislation, but Government still has to implement it… --- ## [The Department of Education Announces New Interagency Agreements](https://www.fedwork.net/t/the-department-of-education-announces-new-interagency-agreements/4188)
**Author:** [@DDamp](https://www.fedwork.net/u/DDamp)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2026, 11:16am UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/the-department-of-education-announces-new-interagency-agreements/4188 "2026-07-27T11:16:09Z")
The Department of Education (ED) announced new interagency agreements partnering with Health and Human Services (HHS) for special education/rehabilitative services, and the Department of Justice (DOJ) for civil rights an… --- ## [The Potential Elimination of Time-in-Grade (TIG) Restrictions in Federal Service](https://www.fedwork.net/t/the-potential-elimination-of-time-in-grade-tig-restrictions-in-federal-service/4187)
**Author:** [@DDamp](https://www.fedwork.net/u/DDamp)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2026, 11:01am UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/the-potential-elimination-of-time-in-grade-tig-restrictions-in-federal-service/4187 "2026-07-27T11:01:39Z")
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has proposed eliminating the (TIG) restriction on advancement to competitive service positions in the General Schedule. This proposal would eliminate the 52-week service requirem… --- ## [Protecting Your Spouse’s Benefits in Retirement](https://www.fedwork.net/t/protecting-your-spouse-s-benefits-in-retirement/4186)
**Author:** [@DDamp](https://www.fedwork.net/u/DDamp)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2026, 10:43am UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/protecting-your-spouse-s-benefits-in-retirement/4186 "2026-07-27T10:43:27Z")
One of the primary considerations when filling out your retirement paperwork is deciding whether to leave a portion of your pension to your spouse. Federal Employees have three distinct choices, and all require you to ev… --- ## [More than a year after a governmentwide return-to-office mandate, federal employees are reporting lower productivity, diminished morale and increasing strains on their work-life balance](https://www.fedwork.net/t/more-than-a-year-after-a-governmentwide-return-to-office-mandate-federal-employees-are-reporting-lower-productivity-diminished-morale-and-increasing-strains-on-their-work-life-balance/4185)
**Author:** [@Marko](https://www.fedwork.net/u/Marko)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2026, 3:46pm UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/more-than-a-year-after-a-governmentwide-return-to-office-mandate-federal-employees-are-reporting-lower-productivity-diminished-morale-and-increasing-strains-on-their-work-life-balance/4185 "2026-07-26T15:46:21Z")
--- ## [House clears bill to correct pension payments for 8,000 federal retirees](https://www.fedwork.net/t/house-clears-bill-to-correct-pension-payments-for-8-000-federal-retirees/4184)
**Author:** [@FedWork](https://www.fedwork.net/u/FedWork)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2026, 7:11pm UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/house-clears-bill-to-correct-pension-payments-for-8-000-federal-retirees/4184 "2026-07-24T19:11:13Z")
Although the bipartisan legislation to close that loophole has now passed the House, it has not yet been introduced in the Senate…House clears bill to correct pension payments for 8,000 federal retirees | Federal News Ne… --- ## [FEHB Dependent Verification Rule Takes Effect July 2, 2026](https://www.fedwork.net/t/fehb-dependent-verification-rule-takes-effect-july-2-2026/4183)
**Author:** [@DDamp](https://www.fedwork.net/u/DDamp)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2026, 6:44pm UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/fehb-dependent-verification-rule-takes-effect-july-2-2026/4183 "2026-07-24T18:44:29Z")
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) issued the final rule regarding Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) dependent verification. Under the Rule (91 Fed. Reg. 32,875), federal employees, retirees, and Postal Serv… --- ## [Judge questions difference between Hegseth’s testosterone policy and transgender care for troops](https://www.fedwork.net/t/judge-questions-difference-between-hegseth-s-testosterone-policy-and-transgender-care-for-troops/4182)
**Author:** [@FedWork](https://www.fedwork.net/u/FedWork)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2026, 6:54pm UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/judge-questions-difference-between-hegseth-s-testosterone-policy-and-transgender-care-for-troops/4182 "2026-07-23T18:54:27Z")
U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes in Washington raised the question Wednesday in an ongoing lawsuit against President Donald Trump’s ban on transgender troops…Judge questions difference between Hegseth’s testosterone policy … --- ## [Nobody likes talking about long-term care, but waiting could cost more](https://www.fedwork.net/t/nobody-likes-talking-about-long-term-care-but-waiting-could-cost-more/4181)
**Author:** [@FedWork](https://www.fedwork.net/u/FedWork)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2026, 4:28pm UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/nobody-likes-talking-about-long-term-care-but-waiting-could-cost-more/4181 "2026-07-23T16:28:47Z")
“The cost of healthcare services don’t rise like regular inflation. It’s about twice the rate of inflation,” said Thiago Glieger…Nobody likes talking about long-term care, but waiting could cost more | Federal News Netwo… --- ## [Shifting Tides: The Public-Private Employment Divide](https://www.fedwork.net/t/shifting-tides-the-public-private-employment-divide/4180)
**Author:** [@FedWork](https://www.fedwork.net/u/FedWork)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2026, 2:35pm UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/shifting-tides-the-public-private-employment-divide/4180 "2026-07-23T14:35:46Z")
Hiring trends in the government and private cleared space will follow separate paths, requiring adaptation among cleared workers…Shifting Tides: The Public-Private Employment Divide - ClearanceJobs --- ## [House votes to adopt Department of War renaming in annual defense bill](https://www.fedwork.net/t/house-votes-to-adopt-department-of-war-renaming-in-annual-defense-bill/4179)
**Author:** [@FedWork](https://www.fedwork.net/u/FedWork)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2026, 9:56pm UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/house-votes-to-adopt-department-of-war-renaming-in-annual-defense-bill/4179 "2026-07-22T21:56:49Z")
It also would provide for a pay raise next year ranging from 5% to 7% for service members, depending upon their rank…House votes to adopt Department of War renaming in annual defense bill | Federal News Network --- ## [Major Reforms Strengthen Accountability Across the Federal Workforce](https://www.fedwork.net/t/major-reforms-strengthen-accountability-across-the-federal-workforce/4178)
**Author:** [@FedWork](https://www.fedwork.net/u/FedWork)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2026, 6:39pm UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/major-reforms-strengthen-accountability-across-the-federal-workforce/4178 "2026-07-21T18:39:55Z")
Federal workforce reforms set to make government offices leaner and more efficient while offering more to the workers…https://news.clearancejobs.com/2026/07/21/major-reforms-strengthen-accountability-across-the-federal-w… --- ## [Federal Retirement Application Processing Times Rise](https://www.fedwork.net/t/federal-retirement-application-processing-times-rise/4177)
**Author:** [@DDamp](https://www.fedwork.net/u/DDamp)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2026, 3:42pm UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/federal-retirement-application-processing-times-rise/4177 "2026-07-21T15:42:00Z")
Even though OPM’s retirement backlog has shrunk by almost 50% from its earlier 2026 highs, average processing times for finalized claims jumped to 108 days across the board, approximately 96 days for digital applications… --- ## [Entering the U.S Government is extremely difficult for entry level position](https://www.fedwork.net/t/entering-the-u-s-government-is-extremely-difficult-for-entry-level-position/4165)
**Author:** [@LightHouse](https://www.fedwork.net/u/LightHouse)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2026, 1:43am UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/entering-the-u-s-government-is-extremely-difficult-for-entry-level-position/4165 "2026-07-21T01:43:17Z")
I have been applying to many different contractor companies with no luck, I don’t know what is wrong. My background is around Analytics - Data Analyst. I have been trying to enter the U.S governemnt as an analyst but it… --- ## [DOJ: It’s safe for federal employees to download TikTok on work phones](https://www.fedwork.net/t/doj-it-s-safe-for-federal-employees-to-download-tiktok-on-work-phones/4175)
**Author:** [@Marko](https://www.fedwork.net/u/Marko)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2026, 9:09pm UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/doj-it-s-safe-for-federal-employees-to-download-tiktok-on-work-phones/4175 "2026-07-20T21:09:14Z")
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2026/07/20/doj-its-safe-fed-employees-download-tiktok-work-phones/ --- ## [Federal Deferred Resignation Program Updates](https://www.fedwork.net/t/federal-deferred-resignation-program-updates/4173)
**Author:** [@DDamp](https://www.fedwork.net/u/DDamp)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2026, 5:05pm UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/federal-deferred-resignation-program-updates/4173 "2026-07-19T17:05:03Z")
The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) expanded the authority of all executive branch federal agencies to use agency-specific Deferred Resignation Programs (DRPs). Several major departments and agencies have init… --- ## [OPM launches a new digital tool that modernizes how federal Human Resources (HR) professionals access and apply personnel action guidance](https://www.fedwork.net/t/opm-launches-a-new-digital-tool-that-modernizes-how-federal-human-resources-hr-professionals-access-and-apply-personnel-action-guidance/4172)
**Author:** [@Marko](https://www.fedwork.net/u/Marko)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2026, 4:57pm UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/opm-launches-a-new-digital-tool-that-modernizes-how-federal-human-resources-hr-professionals-access-and-apply-personnel-action-guidance/4172 "2026-07-19T16:57:15Z")
--- ## [OPM proposes new rules on administrative leave and deferred resignation programs](https://www.fedwork.net/t/opm-proposes-new-rules-on-administrative-leave-and-deferred-resignation-programs/4171)
**Author:** [@DDamp](https://www.fedwork.net/u/DDamp)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2026, 12:03pm UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/opm-proposes-new-rules-on-administrative-leave-and-deferred-resignation-programs/4171 "2026-07-19T12:03:17Z")
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) officially issued a proposed rule in the Federal Register to amend regulations regarding the use of paid administrative leave and the management of deferred resignation programs (… --- ## [Long Term Care Options for Federal Employees](https://www.fedwork.net/t/long-term-care-options-for-federal-employees/4170)
**Author:** [@DDamp](https://www.fedwork.net/u/DDamp)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2026, 11:52am UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/long-term-care-options-for-federal-employees/4170 "2026-07-19T11:52:08Z")
The Federal Long-Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP) is currently suspended for new enrollments and benefit increases through December. OPM paused applications due to financial and market stability concerns. Current enr… --- ## [Your Social Security benefits could be cut by a quarter in 2032](https://www.fedwork.net/t/your-social-security-benefits-could-be-cut-by-a-quarter-in-2032/4169)
**Author:** [@Marko](https://www.fedwork.net/u/Marko)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2026, 5:18pm UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/your-social-security-benefits-could-be-cut-by-a-quarter-in-2032/4169 "2026-07-17T17:18:07Z")
--- ## [OPM Marks the ‘Last Day of Paper’ for Federal Retirement Applications](https://www.fedwork.net/t/opm-marks-the-last-day-of-paper-for-federal-retirement-applications/4168)
**Author:** [@FedWork](https://www.fedwork.net/u/FedWork)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2026, 3:05pm UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/opm-marks-the-last-day-of-paper-for-federal-retirement-applications/4168 "2026-07-17T15:05:50Z")
Federal workers go paperless for submitting retirement applications, streamlining a previously tedious process…OPM Marks the 'Last Day of Paper' for Federal Retirement Applications - ClearanceJobs --- ## [Are you getting the most out of your TSP? Probably not — here’s how to change that](https://www.fedwork.net/t/are-you-getting-the-most-out-of-your-tsp-probably-not-here-s-how-to-change-that/4167)
**Author:** [@FedWork](https://www.fedwork.net/u/FedWork)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2026, 6:08pm UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/are-you-getting-the-most-out-of-your-tsp-probably-not-here-s-how-to-change-that/4167 "2026-07-15T18:08:25Z")
Being aware of a few lesser-known tricks and pitfalls can help federal employees get the most out of their TSP, and subsequently, their retirement…Are you getting the most out of your TSP? Probably not — here’s how to ch… --- ## [Pentagon seeks to shift billions to cover rising personnel costs](https://www.fedwork.net/t/pentagon-seeks-to-shift-billions-to-cover-rising-personnel-costs/4166)
**Author:** [@FedWork](https://www.fedwork.net/u/FedWork)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2026, 10:50pm UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/pentagon-seeks-to-shift-billions-to-cover-rising-personnel-costs/4166 "2026-07-14T22:50:16Z")
DoD is asking Congress to shift money away from a range of procurement programs to cover increased military personnel costs…Pentagon seeks to shift billions to cover rising personnel costs | Federal News Network --- ## [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… --- ## [Federal retirement processing times are slowing down](https://www.fedwork.net/t/federal-retirement-processing-times-are-slowing-down/4164)
**Author:** [@FedWork](https://www.fedwork.net/u/FedWork)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2026, 6:01pm UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/federal-retirement-processing-times-are-slowing-down/4164 "2026-07-10T18:01:57Z")
OPM’s retirement claim inventory in June was the lowest it’s been all year, coming in at just under 34,000 pending applications…Federal retirement processing times are slowing down | Federal News Network --- ## [For pregnant Medicaid patients, finding care depends on an unreliable system](https://www.fedwork.net/t/for-pregnant-medicaid-patients-finding-care-depends-on-an-unreliable-system/4163)
**Author:** [@FedWork](https://www.fedwork.net/u/FedWork)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2026, 5:55pm UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/for-pregnant-medicaid-patients-finding-care-depends-on-an-unreliable-system/4163 "2026-07-10T17:55:56Z")
“At the end of the day, with billions of public dollars invested, a Medicaid enrollee shouldn’t have to guess where to find care,” said Laura Kordish…For pregnant Medicaid patients, finding care depends on an unreliable … --- ## [VHA is modernizing, but the real test is whether veterans and providers get a better experience](https://www.fedwork.net/t/vha-is-modernizing-but-the-real-test-is-whether-veterans-and-providers-get-a-better-experience/4162)
**Author:** [@FedWork](https://www.fedwork.net/u/FedWork)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2026, 7:09pm UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/vha-is-modernizing-but-the-real-test-is-whether-veterans-and-providers-get-a-better-experience/4162 "2026-07-09T19:09:00Z")
“By the end of 2026, we estimate that there will be approximately 14.3 million veterans who are eligible to enroll in VA health care,” said John Bartrum…VHA is modernizing, but the real test is whether veterans and provi… --- ## [OPM's proposed RIF rules would replace seniority and veteran preference with recent performance ratings as the top factor in layoffs](https://www.fedwork.net/t/opms-proposed-rif-rules-would-replace-seniority-and-veteran-preference-with-recent-performance-ratings-as-the-top-factor-in-layoffs/4161)
**Author:** [@Marko](https://www.fedwork.net/u/Marko)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2026, 6:05pm UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/opms-proposed-rif-rules-would-replace-seniority-and-veteran-preference-with-recent-performance-ratings-as-the-top-factor-in-layoffs/4161 "2026-07-09T18:05:12Z")
--- ## [Some federal careers are built to end early, so what comes next?](https://www.fedwork.net/t/some-federal-careers-are-built-to-end-early-so-what-comes-next/4160)
**Author:** [@FedWork](https://www.fedwork.net/u/FedWork)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2026, 5:59pm UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/some-federal-careers-are-built-to-end-early-so-what-comes-next/4160 "2026-07-08T17:59:04Z")
“In law enforcement, typically you’ve got to retire by the time you’re 57. And sometimes that’s hard because they really love that career,” said Tammy Flanagan…Some federal careers are built to end early, so what comes n… [Previous page](https://www.fedwork.net/latest.md?page=4) [Next page](https://www.fedwork.net/latest.md?page=6)