Trump claims big jump in VA trust scores, but data shows modest gains
Patient satisfaction rates have improved steadily at VA in recent years, but Trump insists his changes have reformed the entire department.
Oversight
VA cancels plans for employee satisfaction survey this year
VA has conducted a poll of federal employees every year since 2006, but won't distrubute one this year amid multiple reforms to the workforce.
Veteran’s benefits take center stage in partisan budget showdown
Fighting between Democrats and Republicans over budget legislation has left veterans advocates uncertain about future support for their priorities.
Federal prison sex abuse must be rooted out, Justice official says
Any sexual activity between a prison worker and an inmate is illegal.
Joint Collaborative Environments can help stop foreign disinformation
The U.S. faces increasingly complex and sophisticated threats from foreign governments exerting malign influence.
Can a LEO retiree take another job in federal government?
A law enforcement officer (LEO) is an employee whose duties are primarily investigating, apprehending or detaining individuals suspected of offenses.
Releasing leak suspect a national security risk, feds say
Federal prosecutors are urging a judge to keep the accused leaker behind bars, arguing he may still have access to secret documents that he could expose.
Feds wrote duplicate checks to doctors who cared for vets
In nearly 300,000 cases, private doctors were paid twice for the same care provided to veterans from 2017 to 2021, according to a new watchdog report.
Warren grills Pentagon lawyers on lobbying by former defense officials
Elizabeth Warren grilled Pentagon lawyers over hundreds of former defense and congressional officials who had gone on to lobby for defense contractors.
Oversight can’t happen if Congress slashes federal budget, GAO says
The proposed cuts together would force the agency to lay off 570 employees and leave vacancies left by attrition open.
How hard is it to reinstate FEHB? Is there a time limit?
Federal employees are eligible to elect FEHB coverage, unless your position is excluded by law.
