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The National Treasury Employees Union argues Frank Bisignano running the IRS without Senate confirmation violates the Constitution.

Artificial intelligence tools aim to address one of the most persistent sources of delays: incomplete applications.

An agency spokeswoman said that a four-person communications team — all under the age of 30 — is spearheading the effort to make OPM’s social media more appealing to younger potential hires.

Nearly 30 attorneys general allege the tech giant deceived the public about the harms of their product.

But a union representing employees at the National Archives’ headquarters said the measure should extend past this weekend, as the building is beset by temporary construction associated with the race.

Dr. Erica Schwartz is taking over an agency facing a string of outbreaks, political pressure and deep workforce cuts. Her Senate confirmation gives Congress a new way to hold her accountable.

While many local and county governments have launched similar projects to improve digital equity, officials say Oklahoma is the first in the nation to do so statewide.

Some staff operating mental health support hotlines at the departments of Health and Human Services and Veterans Affairs were subject to reductions in force last year and have not yet been replaced.

The agency is still publishing air pollution data, but a key part of its analysis is missing from the latest release.

In a court filing, a coalition of Democrat-led states says the Department of Homeland Security’s demand for trucker data is part of a broader effort to create a “nationwide surveillance system.”

Under regulations set to take effect next month, federal wildland firefighters will be eligible for 25% hazard pay in connection with work on prescribed burns.

The National Treasury Employees Union argues Frank Bisignano running the IRS without Senate confirmation violates the Constitution.

While many local and county governments have launched similar projects to improve digital equity, officials say Oklahoma is the first in the nation to do so statewide.

Some staff operating mental health support hotlines at the departments of Health and Human Services and Veterans Affairs were subject to reductions in force last year and have not yet been replaced.

COMMENTARY | Census data shows how workers are using AI in their everyday jobs, while government leaders are testing ways to bring those same practical uses into the public sector.

On Thursday, the Office of Special Counsel submitted disciplinary complaints against two federal employees over apparent Hatch Act violations.

The four local governments said the Department of Homeland Security’s efforts to tie the grants to election security measures were unconstitutional, as states run elections, not the feds.

Lawmakers want Congress’ watchdog to assess what capabilities were lost after the cyber agency shed roughly one-third of its staff.

TeraWulf, which is looking to build a hyperscale data center, said it’s committing to pay its share of taxes, follow environmental laws and “build a meaningful relationship” with the community.

Artificial intelligence tools aim to address one of the most persistent sources of delays: incomplete applications.

COMMENTARY | Local agencies are not climate modeling labs, but by using external data, leaders can protect their capacity and focus entirely on using local expertise to make decisions.

Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., who will oversee her confirmation, says Dr. Heidi Overton’s management experience and role in the administration’s vaccine policy raise concerns.

New analysis from the Partnership for Public Service reveals that agencies have begun advertising positions as Schedule Policy/Career or planned for the at-will job category.